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8-25-20 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

Basking in the sumptuous grandeur of the all-new BMW 840i Gran Coupe this week, Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis discovers that luxury may come with a price that’s hard to swallow but also hard to complain about considering the near perfection of the drive. Tune in while he goes over the features and the numbers.
Also, there’s plenty of other technology news including a tonneau bed cover made of solar panels and a robo-glove that’s earned “invention of the year” accolades.

Rick's Tech Talk A weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.

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Ride of the Week:

2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe

photos courtesy of BMW USA Media

As Driven

  • 3.0-L Twin-Turbo 6-cylinder Engine
  • 350 hp; 368 lb-ft of Torque
  • 8-speed Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission
  • 22 City / 29 Hwy / 24 Combined EPA Mileage Rating
  • Active Guard and Active Protection
    Automatic seat belt tensioning
    Automatic Closing of Windows
    Fatigue & Focus Alert
    Post-Crash Braking
    Frontal Collision Warning w/ City Collision Mitigation
  • Live Cockpit Professional w/ iDrive 7
    incl. Apple CarPlay Compatibility
  • Remote Engine Start
  • Dynamic Damper Control
  • M Sport Differential
  • Comfort Access Keyless Entry & Soft-Close Automatic Doors
  • Panoramic Moonroof
  • Heated Sport Seats, Armrest & Steering Wheel
  • Nappa Leather Instrument Panel Finish
  • Head-Up Display
  • Icon Adaptive LED Headlights W BMW Laserlight
  • 464 watt, 16-speaker Harman-Kardon Surround Sound Audio Sys.
  • Wireless Charging & WiFi Hotspot
  • Driving Assistance Pkg. incl. Blind Spot Detection & Lane Departure Warning
  • M Sport Package
  • Comfort Seating Package w/ Heated & Ventilated Front Seats & Heated Rear Seats

Musk Minute:

Starship Runs Static Fire Test

 Falcon 9 Demonstrates Reusability


In Other Automotive News:

Pickup Truck Tonneau Bed Cover Employs Solar Panels


More Tech News:

Election Day Coincides With Asteroid Fly-By

NASA Awards Commercial Invention Of The Year To Roboglove

NASA Explore Nano-Tech Oil Additive


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