Tag: car

D’oh! Meet the real-life ‘Simpsons’ Homer-mobile

Homer Simpson may not know anything about design, but he knows what he likes — and the car he designed for his brother Herb Powell’s auto manufacturer in episode “O Brother, Where Art Thou” is a testament to all that is Homer-iffic. With a $82,000 price tag in 1991, though, the Frankenstein car managed to bring Herb’s empire crumbling down around him.

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Anki, blessed by Apple, takes AI and robotics to consumers

When Apple turns over part of its oh-so-important Worldwide Developers Conference keynote address to an unknown startup, you can be sure Tim Cook and Co. think they’re dealing with some very cool technology. That was very much the case with Anki, which was handpicked for a coveted slot as the poster child for what unknown developers can do with iOS

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Automakers embrace online music apps

Scion features a line of stereos available in its cars that integrate Pandora. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Just about every new car comes with a USB port and Bluetooth streaming, letting you bring in digital-audio devices and play music through the car’s stereo. But many people have already moved from stored media to online music services

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Mark Wahlberg Busted Up NYC During ‘Broken City’ Shoot

FROM MTV NEWS It’s not rare for an actor, especially one known for his intensity like Mark Wahlberg, to get a little out of control when trying to channel a character. But during the filming of his latest film, “Broken City,” a simple walk down a New York City street resulted in the NYPD getting involved and Wahlberg apologizing to Mayor Bloomberg. ]]> When MTV News’ Rob Markman spoke with Allen Hughes, the “Broken City” director recounted the incident and Wahlberg’s dedication to the scene.

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Mark Wahlberg Busted Up NYC During ‘Broken City’ Shoot

FROM MTV NEWS It’s not rare for an actor, especially one known for his intensity like Mark Wahlberg, to get a little out of control when trying to channel a character. But during the filming of his latest film, “Broken City,” a simple walk down a New York City street resulted in the NYPD getting involved and Wahlberg apologizing to Mayor Bloomberg. ]]> When MTV News’ Rob Markman spoke with Allen Hughes, the “Broken City” director recounted the incident and Wahlberg’s dedication to the scene.

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