Driving at the ragged edge

In a world where sports car makers strive to implement control, making it so every input meets a precise response, the 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth feels refreshing in its madness. Its little engine snorts with a downright unruly sound and occasionally backfires for good measure. Taking the this little car through the twisties, its point of grip remains an ever-changing target.

The 500 Abarth delivers a thrill ride that, over a week's drivetime, whitened my knuckles and made me clench repeatedly through its willingness to ride the edge.

 

Bosch puts cybersecurity first with keyless entry, central gateway

Cars are already computerized out the wazoo, but the next generation of connected cars will present plenty of opportunities for digital malcontents to compromise car systems. Bosch, a supplier for a wide variety of automakers, thinks it has solutions to this problem at its CES 2017 stand.

Perfectly keyless

Keyless entry and start is already a popular option for many cars, but when it comes to new types of car-sharing schemes and moving the key to the smartphone, there are plenty of concerns about how secure a system like this could be.

Could iPhone update have a 'theatre mode'? Movie fans react online

According to leaked information from Apple, its forthcoming iOS update could include a so-called ‘theatre mode’ for iPhones and iPads.

The source appears to be a tweet from blogger Sonny Dickson, who has leaked various stories about Apple products and updates in the past.

iOS 10.3 to feature a new Theatre mode – will include a new popcorn-shaped Control Center icon.

— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) December 30, 2016