2018 Nissan Leaf render teases what's to come for the popular EV

With 277,000 units sold so far, its hard to argue that the Nissan Leaf isn't the best-selling EV in the world. The previous model looked more a like a proof of concept prototype rather than a production vehicle but many Leaf owners loved their cars just the same, not just for the savings in energy the car offers but because of its fun and quirky personality.

Renders of the 2018 Nissan Leaf show a completely redesigned and more aggressive stance with sleeker lines and a more futuristic profile. The upcoming Nissan Leaf looks amazing and will reportedly have a prototype with a range of 165 miles (265 kilometers), which isn't only an improvement over its predecessor, it puts it right in the mix with the 2017 Chevy Bolt and Tesla's new Model 3.

Source: InsideEVs

Review: Anki Cozmo programmable robot

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There have been a slew of interesting consumer robot products which offer smartphone integration and remote control as well as the ability to be programmed. Anki’s Cozmo robot is an intriguing example of how far we’ve come.

A tiny robot that fits in the palm of your hand, Cozmo is surprisingly complex. Put of the box, the robot is charged in its own dock and controlled using a smartphone app. This is a typical approach but there’s layers of interaction. The more time you spend playing with Cozmo, the more points it earns which upgrade its personality and it skillset.

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Carpool Karaoke: The Series is debuting on Apple Music on 8/8/17

The anticipated Carpool Karaoke show is coming exclusively to Apple Music next Tuesday, August 8th at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT, a new trailer out today offering fans a look at what they can expect behind the wheel (and outside of the car) as we get ready to set off on a star-studded, song-filled car ride.

Based on the late night segment that has become a global, viral video sensation on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Carpool Karaoke: The Series will bring the best celebrity pairings together behind the wheel as they buckle up and belt it out to their favorite playlists.

The series will feature LeBron James, Ariana Grande, Metallica, Camila Cabello, Miley Cyrus and her entire family, and many more of your favorite musicians, athletes and superstars. The premiere episode on August 8th will feature Will Smith and James Corden, and two new episodes will debut weekly thereafter until the standalone finale episode.

Apple reports profits of $ 8.72 billion and revenues of $ 45.4 billion for Q3 2017

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter ended July 1, 2017. Apple posted quarterly revenue of $45.4 billion and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.67. To break down the numbers, The company sold 41 million iPhones, 11.4 million iPads, and 4.29 million Macs.

These results compare to revenue of $42.4 billion and earnings per diluted share of $1.42 in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 61 percent of the quarter’s revenue. The big news this time around is the sudden surge of iPad sales with an increase of 15 per cent year over year. A spike for a product that's long been spiraling in terms of sales. The reason for this could be the availability of a cheaper base mode iPad as well as exciting updates to the premium iPad Pro line as well as operating system changes coming to iOS 11, which put the iPad Pro on par with notebook computers.

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