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Most 2016 Volkswagen cars can avoid crashes and talk to your phone
You normally have to spring for higher-end cars to get semi-autonomous features that could save your hide, but Volkswagen is aiming to make them relatively commonplace. The automaker has started shipping its 2016 model line, and most of it will at least make crash avoidance features an option, if not include it as a matter of course. The majority of Golf, Jetta and Touareg models will have the choice of smart cruise control and emergency braking technology that could keep you out of an accident even if you can't react in time; they're standard on Executive trim levels for the CC and Touareg. You'll also find a lane departure system on the CC, Golf, and Touareg, and parking assistance on the Golf.
Apple launches "Big Ideas" Mac mini page
Apple has launched a new section to their Mac mini product page titled "Big Ideas." This brief new section highlights all the unique things that creative individuals and modders are doing to and with the smallest little Mac that could, including powering a wall-sized digital canvas, a self-driving VW Touareg and even a Millennium Falcon case mod competition winner. I think Apple certainly could've put this up a while ago, but nevertheless: it's a slick homage to all the cool new uses the Mac mini is finding its way into.
