Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt returns to robotics realm
General Motor self-driving subsidiary Cruise detailed its comeback efforts Monday. Next up: the company's former CEO is raising the curtain on his own plans......»»
Study investigates influence of Arctic cold air on carbon dioxide uptake of the East Sea
The recent cold spell has plunged South Korean into a deep freeze, resulting in the closure of 247 national parks, the cancellation of 14 domestic flights, and the scrapping of 107 cruise ship voyages. While the cold snap brought relief by significan.....»»
Unraveling the impact of edge cracks on superconducting REBCO tapes: A leap in material durability and efficiency
In the realm of superconductivity, the durability and efficiency of materials like REBCO (Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide) tapes are crucial for application in various high-tech fields. However, these materials face challenges, particularly when it co.....»»
Ant behavior inspires autonomous material assembly research
The survival strategies employed by one of the most aggressive, territorial and venomous ant species may pave the way to revolutionize robotics, medicine and engineering......»»
New insights on how light interacts with magnets for better sensors and memory tech
Professor Amir Capua, head of the Spintronics Lab within the Institute of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, announced a pivotal breakthrough in the realm of light-magnetism interactions. The team's unexpect.....»»
Non-toxic quantum dots pave the way towards CMOS shortwave infrared image sensors for consumer electronics
Invisible to our eyes, shortwave infrared (SWIR) light can enable unprecedented reliability, function and performance in high-volume, computer vision first applications in service robotics, automotive and consumer electronics markets......»»
Apple Watch returns, QR risks, and accurate 2024 predictions on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Apple Watch is back on sale for now, QR codes are being used by fraudsters, plus a very few but entirely accurate predictions for 2024, all on the last AppleInsider Podcast of 2023.All current Apple Watches are now again on sale in Apple StoresJu.....»»
GM blasts San Francisco in lawsuit over $108 million tax bill
GM contends San Francisco used the presence of its Cruise self-driving unit to tie its tax bill to a portion of GM’s global revenue......»»
Stop! You need to watch these 3 movies leaving Netflix by January 1
Stop! By January 1, you need to watch these three movies leaving Netflix, including a WWII epic, a Tom Cruise thriller, and one of the best teen comedies ever......»»
Marine heat waves: Why the East Sea experienced extreme conditions in 2021
Extreme environmental events are becoming an ever more pressing concern with the continued stresses of climate change, both on land and in the marine realm. While terrestrial heat waves tend to occur over a few days, those in the oceans often have lo.....»»
People once lived in a vast region in north-western Australia—and it had an inland sea
For much of the 65,000 years of Australia's human history, the now-submerged northwest continental shelf connected the Kimberley and western Arnhem Land. This vast, habitable realm covered nearly 390,000 square kilometers, an area one-and-a-half time.....»»
Is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom streaming?
Jason Momoa's DC superhero returns to theaters, and we'll tell you if Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is also streaming at home......»»
The best travel deals in December include Frontier"s unlimited annual pass for $499 and tons of cheap cruises
Get two free days at Universal Studios in Orlando or bring a guest on your Norwegian Cruise Line trip for free. UPDATE: Dec. 20, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This post is updated weekly with the latest travel deals on flights, cruises, theme park ti.....»»
The top 10 stories of 2023
The UAW's strike against the Detroit 3, a pullback in EV investments and a crisis at Cruise are among the biggest stories covered during the past year......»»
X (formerly Twitter) returns after global outage
X, formerly Twitter, suffered a global outage for about 90 minutes early on Thursday morning, and the cause has yet to be revealed......»»
Apple"s popular Space Black M3 MacBook Pro returns to all-time best price
The lowest price on record for Apple's M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro is back, with B&H also throwing in free 2-day shipping for fast delivery to your door.In stock and ready to ship, the $1,749 MacBook Pro features Apple's M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CP.....»»
Blue Origin returns to space after yearlong hiatus
Blue Origin launched its first rocket in more than a year on Tuesday, reviving the US company's fortunes with a successful return to space following an uncrewed crash in 2022......»»
Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector
The Qakbot botnet has been disrupted this summer, but cybercriminals are not ready to give up on the malware: Microsoft’s threat analysts have spotted a new phishing campaign attempting to deliver it to targets in the hospitality industry. Qakb.....»»
Reforming agricultural AI: EasyDAM_V3 unveils next-gen automatic fruit labeling
In the dynamic realm of agricultural AI, deep learning-based fruit detection has gained prominence, particularly in smart orchards. These techniques, however, heavily depend on large, manually labeled datasets, a process both time-consuming and labor.....»»
Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise lays off quarter of workforce
Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise has laid off 900 workers as it seeks to slash costs ahead of a return to on-street operations......»»
Cruise layoffs mark ‘pivotal" moment for GM partnership — and the AV industry
Layoffs at Cruise, the GM robotaxi subsidiary, mark an inflection point for both companies as autonomous vehicle competition has thinned, automakers face pressure to cut costs and both public and investor confidence in the self-driving revolution has.....»»