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Engadget's review: Audi's A8 has an overwhelming amount of tech

This is a NICE and COMPLETE review of Audi's A8 2019 upcoming model. ENJOY Thanks ENGADGET for such a detailed review! The 2019 Audi A8 is one of the most, if not the most technically advanced cars in the world, so when the company offered a test drive, how could we resist? While we didn't get to see the vaunted Level 3 self-driving, there were still a lot of cutting-edge features on display. If anything, the sheer quantity of technology was a little disconcerting when we drove the A8 through the hills of Valencia, Spain. There's so much tech on the A8, it's hard to know where to start. Three screens cover the dashboard: one for the instrument cluster in front of the driver, a touchscreen for the Audi MMI infotainment system at center and another touchscreen for climate control that also acts as a writing pad for your finger. Oh, and there's a heads-up display (HUD), of course. SENSE EVERYWHERE Around the vehicle are a dazzling number of sensors, ...

Bloomberg: iPhone 8 will replace Touch ID with 3D facial detection, ProMotion possible

Bloomberg reports that Apple is currently testing using 3D facial detection as a replacement for Touch ID fingerprint authentication. The report also believes the new iPhones could include the ProMotion increased refresh rate displays as the new iPad Pros as well as a dedicated Apple Neural Engine chip for handling AI. With the iPhone 8 expected to feature a design with a dramatically reduced bezel, analysts have made various predictions about where Touch ID will go including within the display, behind the iPhone, and in the power switch. Bloomberg reports that the new face detection feature could replace Touch ID completely including for unlocking devices and authorizing payments. Apple is testing an improved security system that allows users to log in, authenticate payments, and launch secure apps by scanning their face, according to people familiar with the product. This is powered by a new 3-D sensor, added the people, who asked not to be identified discussing technology...