How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco
The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?.....»»
Supplier Toyota Boshoku sees quadrupling of sales through self-driving pod car interiors
Toyota Boshoku, the automaker's main seating and interior supplier, is answering the call for future robotaxis and drone delivery docks......»»
GM"s Cruise starts charging fares for driverless rides in San Francisco
Self-driving test cars with human safety drivers have become a constant sight in San Francisco, and completely driverless ones are increasingly common too......»»
FBI Says Fraud on LinkedIn a "Significant Threat" To Platform and Consumers
Fraudsters who exploit LinkedIn to lure users into cryptocurrency investment schemes pose a "significant threat" to the platform and consumers, according to Sean Ragan, the FBI's special agent in charge of the San Francisco and Sacramento, California.....»»
Stolen Goods Sold on Amazon, eBay and Facebook Are Causing Havoc for Major Retailers
Over the past year, large-scale robberies have swept through stores like Louis Vuitton in San Francisco's Union Square and a nearby Nordstrom, which was robbed by 80 people. Law enforcement and retailers have warned the public that this isn't traditi.....»»
(IN)SECURE Magazine: RSAC 2022 special issue released
RSA Conference concluded its 31st annual event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on Friday, June 10. Several of the most pressing topics discussed during this year’s Conference included issues surrounding privacy and surveillance, the positive.....»»
Startup gets FDA clearance to use Apple Watch to monitor Parkinson"s symptoms
Brain data firm Rune Labs has received Food and Drug Administration clearance to start using the Apple Watch to monitor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease.Apple Watch Series 7Rune Labs is a San Francisco-based startup that works in brain d.....»»
Photos: RSA Conference 2022, part 3
RSA Conference 2022 is underway at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for the conference for all the most important news. Part 1 of the photos is available here, and part 2 is here. Here are a few photos from the event, feat.....»»
Photos: RSA Conference 2022, part 2
RSA Conference 2022 is underway at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for the conference for all the most important news. Part 1 of the photos is available here. Here are a few photos from the event, featured vendors include.....»»
Photos: RSA Conference 2022 Early Stage Expo
RSA Conference 2022 is underway at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for the conference for all the most important news. The Early Stage Expo is an innovation space dedicated to promoting up-and-comers in the industry. The.....»»
Driverless Taxis Are Coming To the Streets of San Francisco
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: California regulators on Thursday gave a robotic taxi service the green light to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco, a first in a state where dozens of companies have been try.....»»
GM"s Cruise scores first permit in California to carry paying riders in driverless cars
GM's Cruise is the first company to secure a permit to charge for self-driving car rides in San Francisco......»»
Minor League Baseball is Now Using AI Umpires to Call Strikes
"There's no guarantee that robot umpires will make their way to the majors," writes the San Francisco Chronicle. "But the system is as close as it has been now, one level below." Here's how it looks for a minor league/Triple-A team, the Albuquerque.....»»
Twitter board tells Elon Musk: We will not alter the deal
Board vows to enforce $44 billion agreement despite Musk's waffling and complaints. Enlarge / The Twitter logo is seen at the company's headquarters on April 26, 2022, in downtown San Francisco, California. (credit: Getty Images | Amy.....»»
Apple delays plan for Bay Area workers to be in office three days a week
Apple notified corporate employees that it is delaying a requirement for most staffers to be in the office at least three days a week amid an increase in Covid-19 cases in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the company is based......»»
San Francisco Police Are Using Driverless Cars As Mobile Surveillance Cameras
BeerFartMoron shares a report from Motherboard: For the last five years, driverless car companies have been testing their vehicles on public roads. These vehicles constantly roam neighborhoods while laden with a variety of sensors including video cam.....»»
How cells correct errors under time pressure
How does a cell balance risk and speed when dividing? EPFL scientists have developed and experimentally tested the first mathematical theory that describes the cell's best strategy for dividing safely and efficiently......»»
70-Year-Old Cyberpunk: "This Interview Is a Mistake"
Long-time Slashdot reader destinyland writes: He was the co-publisher of the first popular digital culture magazine, MONDO 2000, from 1989–1993. Now as R. U. Sirius approaches his 70th birthday, a San Francisco-based writer conducts a rollickin.....»»
Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Seeking To Lift Twitter Ban
A judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by former President Donald Trump seeking to lift his ban from Twitter. But San Francisco federal district court Judge James Donato left the door open for Trump and other plaintiffs to file an amended complaint ag.....»»
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Twitter over ban
A federal judge in San Francisco has dismissed former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Twitter that sought to reinstate his banned account on the platform, according to a court filing......»»
Are Workers Finally Returning to Offices in San Francisco?
The San Francisco Chronicle reports: San Francisco's office occupancy rate continued its spring recovery, rising above New York and San Jose last week, according to a review by a building security firm. After four months of increases, 33.4% of San F.....»»