Kyle Vogt resigns from GM self-driving unit Cruise
Kyle Vogt's departure is the latest fallout from a safety crisis at the beleaguered self-driving subsidiary of General Motors......»»
Do AI-driven chemistry labs actually work? New metrics promise answers
The fields of chemistry and materials science are seeing a surge of interest in "self-driving labs," which make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems to expedite research and discovery. Researchers are now proposing a suite of def.....»»
I love my Apple Watch, but it pisses me off every single day
I've been wearing (and loving) an Apple Watch every day since 2020. But one little problem is driving me crazy......»»
iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data
Group-IB uncovered a new iOS trojan designed to steal users’ facial recognition data, identity documents, and intercept SMS. The trojan, dubbed GoldPickaxe.iOS by Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence unit, has been attributed to a Chinese-speaking thre.....»»
New Apple AirTag deals see prices drop to $24 at Amazon, Best Buy
Amazon and Best Buy are embroiled in a Valentine's Day price war, driving AirTags down to as low as $24.AirTag prices have dipped to $24.Whether you're about to embark on a trip for spring break or are tired of misplacing your keys, Apple's AirTag so.....»»
"Boycott Tesla" ads aired during the Super Bowl emphasize self-driving dangers
A new series of Super Bowl ads urge consumers to "Boycott Tesla" over self-driving concerns. If you were watching this year's Super Bowl in California, Delaware, Michigan, or Washington D.C., you may have noticed a series of ads about Tesla.No,.....»»
GM adds Super Cruise hands-free driving to minor highways, rural routes
GM said Super Cruise can now be used on minor highways that connect smaller towns and rural areas away from interstates and other major routes......»»
Continental to cut 7,150 jobs in savings push at auto unit
Continental has also started reviewing possible divestments, joint ventures and partnerships at the auto unit that has fallen behind peers......»»
"Analog uncanny": How this weird and experimental side of TikTok is forging the future of horror
Director Kyle Edward Ball's feature film debut, Skinamarink, achieved unexpected commercial success last year after going viral on TikTok......»»
Technology with empathy: Using conversational agents in education
Artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies are driving the use of pedagogical conversational agents with empathic capabilities. They are virtual tools (e.g., chatbots) that are able to evoke an empathetic reaction in the stu.....»»
Optical invention mirrors the image processing power of a human eye
On a cold, sunny day, you're driving on a rural road, surrounded by snow-covered fields. In an instant, your eyes process the scene, picking out individual objects to focus on—a stop sign, a barn—while the rest of the scene blurs in the periphery.....»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
GM Cruise nabs former Apple car exec for autonomous car safety chief role
A former Apple executive linked to the Apple Car has joined General Motors Cruise, becoming the chief of its self-driving taxi unit.Steve Kenner [Kodiak]Steve Kenner became the chief of safety at the GM autonomous vehicle unit on Monday, the company.....»»
A YouTuber created a truly bezel-less MacBook
Are your MacBook bezels driving you mad? Never fear, there's an extravagant and silly way to upgrade to a bezel-free MacBook for just $3,500......»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Russian forces now using Musk’s Starlink on Ukraine front line
Russian volunteer group brags about devices it said it had purchased for Russian forces. Enlarge / Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence unit made its claim following multiple reports in recent days that Russian forces are using.....»»
Crowd torches Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco
The incident was not the first time people harassed self-driving cars, but its severity signals growing public hostility toward the vehicles......»»
What I learned from the Apple Store’s 30-minute Vision Pro demo
Despite some awe-inspiring moments, the $3,500 headset is a big lift for retail. Enlarge / These mounted displays near the entrance let visitors touch, but not use, a Vision Pro. (credit: Kyle Orland) For decades now, po.....»»
Don’t wear Apple Vision Pro while piloting a self-driving Tesla, officials warn
Social media stunts with Teslas inspire real warnings that seem straight out of sci-fi. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Apple / Benj Edwards) The recent launch of the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has inspired a.....»»
Don’t wear Vision Pro while driving, U.S. transport chief says
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has warned drivers not to get behind the wheel of their car while wearing Apple’s new Vision Pro headset......»»
Ford posts $526M net loss in Q4 on accounting charge; revenue rises 4%
Ford earned a $14.7 billion profit from its internal combustion and commercial businesses before interest and taxes, while its EV unit lost $4.7 billion......»»