The Apple car shifts gear, could debut in 2028 with reduced autonomy

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Apple has reportedly scaled back its decade-old automotive project, shifting from a fully self-driving car to an electric vehicle similar to Tesla's. The anticipated "Apple Car" launch, initially targeted for 2026, is now expected in 2028. The autonomous features have been downgraded from Level 5 (full automation) to Level 2+ (partial automation), offering limited self-driving capabilities like lane centring and braking, still requiring the driver's full attention.

This revised strategy marks a pivotal moment for Apple, seen internally as a make-or-break scenario. The company is in talks with potential European manufacturing partners for the scaled-down project. Despite the shift, Apple aims to eventually introduce a Level 4 autonomous system.

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OnePlus 12R: The first R series device to launch in Canada

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OnePlus has recently launched the OnePlus 12R at its Smooth Beyond Belief launch event in New Delhi. The OnePlus 12R is designed to be the ultimate gaming and multi-tasking smartphone of 2024. It is one of two flagship devices released this year, the other being the OnePlus 12. The OnePlus 12R is the first R Series device to launch in Canada and will go on sale starting February 13 at $670 (8GB + 128GB option in Iron Gray).

The OnePlus 12R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, an octa-core 4-nanometer processor tuned to give the best performance possible. It also features up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage.

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OnePlus 12: The new flagship smartphone with stunning features

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OnePlus, the global technology brand, has unveiled the OnePlus 12, its latest flagship smartphone, in New Delhi, India. The OnePlus 12 is packed with many new and impressive features that make it one of the most powerful and advanced smartphones in the market. It debuts alongside the OnePlus 12R.

It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, the latest and most powerful processor from Qualcomm. OnePlus said it worked closely with Qualcomm to optimize the performance of this chipset. The OnePlus 12 also features a Dual Cryo-velocity VC Cooling System to keep the phone cool and efficient. It has the largest VC ever in a OnePlus device, measuring 9,140 mm². It enhances heat transfer and reduces resistance.

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Rogers celebrates NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto with Stanley Cup surprise

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Toronto hockey fans got a special treat this morning as Rogers brought the Stanley Cup and Toronto Maple Leafs legend Tomas Kaberle to the TTC subway. Kaberle, who won the Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, joined the commuters on the “red rocket” and posed for pictures with the iconic trophy.

The fun continued at Union Station, where Rogers laid out the red carpet for more fan interactions, giveaways and surprises.

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