Here"s how a self-driving truck handles a blown tire
A blown steer tire can be catastrophic for tractor-trailers. Self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics recently showed how its system handles such a dire scenario......»»
A massive leak just revealed everything about Google’s Pixel 9 phones
A massive Pixel 9 leak has blown the lid off key details about the upcoming models. Here's what we've learned about the design, specs, and features......»»
Alphabet invests another $5 billion in self-driving startup Waymo
Waymo is conducting more than 50,000 paid rides a week, Alphabet says. Enlarge / If you live in San Francisco, you might start to see these Waymo Zeekrs driving around. (credit: Waymo) Google's parent company, Alphabet,.....»»
Windrose plans truck assembly in U.S. in rare move by a Chinese EV maker
Windrose's U.S. factory, to be built in Georgia, will piece together chassis and other vehicle parts manufactured in China to serve U.S. customers, the company's CEO says......»»
New AI approach accelerates targeted materials discovery and sets the stage for self-driving experiments
Scientists have developed an AI-based method that helps gather data more efficiently in the search for new materials, allowing researchers to navigate complex design challenges with greater precision and speed......»»
Scientists uncover the molecular mechanism behind pineapple peel coloration
Pineapple peel coloration, especially the red hue, significantly enhances its commercial and aesthetic value. However, the genetic mechanisms driving this trait are not well understood, complicating breeding efforts for red-skinned varieties......»»
Report: Tesla focused on fixing self-driving flaws for Musk, VIPs
Employees who review camera footage were told to focus on issues experienced by CEO Elon Musk and social media influencers, according to a report from Business Insider......»»
Prime Day tire inflator deals: from $40 to $164
We've got all the best Prime Day tire inflator deals that you need to buy to keep road safe, and we've looked at what you need to consider when buying......»»
Former Russian self-driving car company Yandex reboots as Avride
Now the core group of executives and engineers behind the self-driving efforts of former Russian company Yandex have regrouped and formed a new self-driving car brand called Avride Inc......»»
Here"s how Waymo uses AI to enhance its self-driving skills
The latest artificial intelligence advances have allowed Waymo to streamline the decision-making process used by its self-driving system and automate much of its back-end operations......»»
Elon Musk signals delays to robotaxi unveiling for key design change
Musk had said in 2022 Tesla expects to mass-produce a robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedal by 2024, after missing his targets for self-driving vehicles multiple times......»»
Waymo is forging a new era for self-driving vehicles. Can it keep up the momentum?
Self-driving technology company Waymo has embarked upon an unprecedented expansion of driverless service. To make them a widespread reality, the Alphabet subsidiary must navigate fresh challenges......»»
Partial automated driving systems don’t make driving safer, study finds
Many driver assists do increase safety, but little evidence lane keeping is one. Enlarge / Nissan's ProPilot Assist was one of two partially automated driving systems to be studied for crash safety improvements. (credit: Nissan).....»»
Prime Day tire inflator deals: from $50 to $165
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Early Prime Day 2024 iPad deals: Apple Pencil & iPads from $79
Early Prime Day deals are in effect now on iPads, with July markdowns driving prices down to as low as $249 and Apple accessories as low as $79.Save on iPads ahead of Amazon Prime Day.With mere days to go before Prime Day 2024 officially starts, Amaz.....»»
Partial automated driving systems do not improve vehicle safety, IIHS says
Partially automated driving systems that can take over driving in some settings don't have a tangible impact on vehicle safety, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute says......»»
Truck stranded, fields damaged as flooding hits south St. Louis County
Truck stranded, fields damaged as flooding hits south St. Louis County.....»»
Google Maps adds speedometer and speed limits on iPhone, CarPlay
Back in 2019, Google Maps for Android gained a speedometer that simply “shows you how fast you’re driving on the road” and it’s now coming to the iPhone. more….....»»
Apple"s Mac continues to outpace a recovering computer market
New figures say that the global PC market — including the Mac — has continued to grow in Q2 2024, with Apple among those driving the growth.MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro/span>Research by Canalys previously showed that sales of the Mac, including Mac.....»»
New incompletely rifted microcontinent identified between Greenland and Canada
Plate tectonics are the driving force behind Earth's continental configurations, with the lithosphere (oceanic and continental crusts and upper mantle) moving due to convection processes occurring in the softer underlying asthenospheric mantle. Many.....»»
Star Wars Outlaws’ open world looks less overwhelming than other Ubisoft games
Massive Entertainment has revealed more about how it handles exploration in Star Wars Outlaws, and it might fix issues Ubisoft had with other titles......»»