Daily Technology News - September 1, 2023
BMW's Neue Klasse points to a radical reinvention for future sedans
Some car manufacturers are easing their way into electrification by taking existing products and swapping engines and fuel tanks for motors and batteries. Others are taking a more radical approach, rebooting and refreshing to take advantage of the new design flexibility afforded by electric drivetrains.
BMW has done a little bit of both, starting with the radical i3 and i8 but lately offering things like the i4 and i7, visually and conceptually quite similar to their gas-powered counterparts. For its next generation of EVs, though, it looks like BMW is committing to the reinvention approach. Meet the all-new-everything Neue Klasse.
Neue Klasse, which simply means "new class" in German, is a reference back to a line of coupes and sedans that BMW launched through the 1960s and early '70s. These are the cars largely responsible for establishing the brand identity we think of today when we think "BMW." With this neue Neue Klasse, BMW is reinventing itself again, this time with a focus on sustainability and electrification—plus a wild design that's unlike any previous production car.
Innovations making it to production include a full-screen heads-up display and e-ink.
source: Ars Technica
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.
Meta, previously known as Facebook, is considering offering paid, ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook in the European Union. This move comes as a response to EU policies and court rulings aimed at restricting Meta's data-collection practices. By providing ad-free subscriptions, Meta hopes to address privacy concerns and alleviate scrutiny from EU regulators.
source: The New York Times
Airline fears around 5G may finally be over
The concern that 5G signals could cause massive flight delays appears to finally be over now that Delta Airlines has upgraded its airplanes to avoid interference. Delta has finished updating the radio altimeters in its currently in-service fleet, and other aircraft out for planned maintenance will also be equipped with the new altimeters. This update means no Delta aircraft will be subject to additional weather-driven constraints.
source: The Verge
Meta Considering Paid, Ad-Free Versions of Facebook and Instagram for Users in the EU
Sources reveal that Meta is considering offering paid, ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram exclusively for users in the European Union. This potential subscription plan is a response to EU policies and court rulings aimed at limiting Meta's data-collection practices. By providing ad-free options, Meta aims to address privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
source: New York Times
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