Seriously? C'mon guys- this site used to be a home for people to find out about actual rumors and now everyday it's "this random restaurant chain with 10 locations now accepts apple pay" or some BS photo that you claim is likely fake but still decide to post (multiple new 4-inch iphone articles) and now this? Can we get back to things that are actually interesting/relevant/real? Thanks.
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Late Night 'Motor Noises' Heard From Apple-Leased Sunnyvale Campus
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Very slow "news" day.
Look at the map (according to the original AppleInsider article about the property, it's 120 San Gabriel Dr.). The property (and adjoining residential neighborhood) is bounded on the north by Central Expressway. Six-lane N. Wolfe Rd. is just to the east. Could it be street noise echoing off the buildings?
It's really difficult to read between the lines in AppleInsider's report - did the neighbor complain specifically about Apple? Did they contact the local police, and did the police investigate? Why make a vague, "Kids are revving their engines" complaint (that nobody pays attention to) when you can get far more attention this way?
I had a neighbor file noise complaints against me, many years ago. They claimed that my expertise in audio meant I was "beaming noises" directly at them, noises that only they could hear, and only when the police were not present. I happened to be out of town for a month (and nobody was apartment-sitting).
Look at the map (according to the original AppleInsider article about the property, it's 120 San Gabriel Dr.). The property (and adjoining residential neighborhood) is bounded on the north by Central Expressway. Six-lane N. Wolfe Rd. is just to the east. Could it be street noise echoing off the buildings?
It's really difficult to read between the lines in AppleInsider's report - did the neighbor complain specifically about Apple? Did they contact the local police, and did the police investigate? Why make a vague, "Kids are revving their engines" complaint (that nobody pays attention to) when you can get far more attention this way?
I had a neighbor file noise complaints against me, many years ago. They claimed that my expertise in audio meant I was "beaming noises" directly at them, noises that only they could hear, and only when the police were not present. I happened to be out of town for a month (and nobody was apartment-sitting).
Do you troll auto-industry sites as well? Do people actually engage you in conversation?, or simply tell you to get a dictionary and then block you...
It could be a generator, or cement mixers, or some other kind of motorized commercial contrivance?
I really seriously and totally/completely doubt that the New Apple Car would be able to be heard over trees and streets...
Unless they are building a Lambo competitor...
I really seriously and totally/completely doubt that the New Apple Car would be able to be heard over trees and streets...
Unless they are building a Lambo competitor...
http://ecityhall.sunnyvale.ca.gov/c...reetName=SAN+GABRIEL&StreetType=Dr&StreetApt=
Maybe the compressors? They've got some current permits for adding a crane into a room, new equipment, electrical connections etc
Shame you can't search ecityhall for California with the phrase "For Apple". Might pull some more buildings up.
Maybe the compressors? They've got some current permits for adding a crane into a room, new equipment, electrical connections etc
Shame you can't search ecityhall for California with the phrase "For Apple". Might pull some more buildings up.
Maybe they are going to start with drag and funny cars. Those should be easy to automate. Just go straight.
What if I told you, Samsung charges just as much for a Korean product that competes directly with the iPhone. Just cause samsung has a piece of crap that starts at a really low price that no one buys doesn't mean they're cheaper. The S6 and Edge cost just as much as an iPhone.
Update: Following an exhaustive investigation by Sunnyvale police, the "loud motor" noise turned out to be a member of the janitorial staff who had a bad case of burrito tummy. When questioned, the janitor mentioned he had two large Chipotle burritos with guacamole. The janitor said to the officer, "I shouldn't have gotten the guacamole." Concerned, the officer asked if the janitor thought the guacamole was the cause of his intestinal distress. Dismissively, the janitor looked at the officer and said, "Pssh, I just farted. But Chipotle... {mad face} at Chipotle guacamole cost extra."
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My opinion may lack the humbleness it should have, but I think this is a much better story than one about a car noise at night.
Here all week folks. Don't forget to tip the waitstaff.
My opinion may lack the humbleness it should have, but I think this is a much better story than one about a car noise at night.
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Well so much for the rumor of an electric car. Motor noises? Maybe they are going after the lux or sport car market. Watch out Ferrarri, Lambo and Porsche!!!
I have been thinking the same thing. But judging by the adoption rate of CarPlay into current cars, and Apple's seemingly inability to contract a deal, it might not be likely. Might as well build your own. Only time will tell.
Or it's a really good sound system playing engine noises just to screw with people and generate news stories like this one...
Not necessarily. They could be testing out the self driving and other automated features while they wait for battery technology to develop further.
You've clearly never been to my local curry house and heard eerily similar sounds the next morning!