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A Look Back at the Ferrari 408 4RM, an All-Wheel-Drive Supercar Ahead of Its Time

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Ferrari 408 4RM Supercar
Many auto enthusiasts have seen the wild concepts that Ferrari unveils each year, but what about back in 1987? Meet the Ferrari 408 4RM, the automaker’s first vehicle to feature 4-wheel drive. Featuring an innovative hydraulic four-wheel-drive system developed by Ferrari, called “4RM”, that would later be used in the Ferrari FF. A total of two prototypes were built – the first one, chassis no. 70183, was painted in red and was fitted with an all-steel welded chassis and was built in June 1987, while the second, chassis no 78610, was painted yellow and had an aluminum frame bonded with adhesives.

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Ultima RS 2020 is a Street-Legal Le Mans Race Car You Probably Never Knew About

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Ultima RS 2020
The Ultima RS 2020 is basically a street-legal Le Mans race car powered by several Chevrolet V8 powerplants with up to 1200 horsepower, mated to an H-pattern six-speed Porsche manual transmission. Similar to the Ultima GTR, this updated model features several aero upgrades in the form of fender vents, dive planes, new ducting, a carbon fiber diffuser, and a massive rear wing, while the rear boasts twin exhausts flanked by C-shaped taillights. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.

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The Edge at Hudson Yards Opens, is Highest Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere

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The Edge Hudson Yards
Cantilevered off the side of Kohn Pedersen Fox’s 30 Hudson Yards, The Edge hovers 1,131 feet above Manhattan. It’s currently the highest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere and the platform offers breathtaking views of New York City, New Jersey, and beyond. For those who aren’t afraid of heights, the glass floor lets you look down directly onto Midtown buildings and the streets below. Read more for two videos and additional information.

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Don’t Pay $30, Get the TP-Link N300 WiFi Range Extender (Up to 300Mbps) for $15.99 – Today Only

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TP-Link N300 WiFi Range Extender
TP-Link’s N300 WiFi Range Extender ensures that all areas of your home get optimal internet speeds, and it’s being offered for just $15.99, today only, originally $29.99. It boosts coverage up to 1000-square-feet and allows you to connects up to 10 devices at once – compatible with any router, gateway, and access point. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.

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NexDock 2 Transforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Other Smartphones Into a Laptop

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NexDock 2 Samsung Galaxy Laptop
Always wanted to turn your smartphone into a laptop? Introducing the NexDock 2. At $250, this accessory is basically a modern laptop with a 13.3″ 16:9 display, an edge-to-edge full size backlit keyboard, large multi-touch trackpad, four speakers, and a 6,800mAh battery. It’s compatible with Samsung, Huawei and LG smartphones as well as the Raspberry Pi. Alternatively, you can also use it as a secondary display for laptops, a monitor for game consoles or a display for HDMI streaming media sticks. Read more for a hands-on video and additional information.

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Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2020 Has Been Canceled

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E3 2020 Canceled
It’s official, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has canceled this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo video game convention due to the coronavirus outbreak. The show was set to have some big name exhibitors, despite PlayStation backing out of the event, including Nintendo, Xbox, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Capcom and lots more. Read more for two videos of the very first E3 show from 1995.

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2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Stingray Gets Tested, Does 0-60 MPH in 2.8-Seconds

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2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Test
Motor Trend really wanted to see if the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Stingray could hold up to the supercars of today, and let’s just say that the vehicle did not disappoint. Its naturally aspirated 6.2L V8, mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, churns out 495 hp and 470 lb⋅ft of torque when equipped with the optional Z51 performance package, which adds a sport exhaust system, enabling it to accelerate to 60 mph in just 2.8-seconds. Read more for the video and additional information.

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Goodyear’s Futuristic reCharge Tire Can Repair Itself from the Inside Out

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Goodyear reCharge Tire
Rather than replacing flat tires, Goodyear imagines a future where tires can repair themselves from the inside out. Called the “reCharge”, this intelligent tire basically consistsof a lightweight frame and a regenerative reloadable and biodegradable tread compound that builds itself upon the skeleton where needed. The tire will auto-regenerate depending on the driver’s location, vehicle, what season they are driving in, and how long their journey is. Read more for a video and additional information.

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