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......»»
Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Fed’s probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Self-driving industry could soon flourish, but roadblocks still remain
Fifteen years into the modern-day push to develop self-driving vehicles, standards and best practices are still under development, regulations are fuzzy and incomplete, and safety benchmarks don't exist......»»
Dying Light: The Beast brings back Kyle Crane in a new open-world title
A brand new dyling light game was revealed at Opening Night Live called Dying Light: The Beast. It currently has no release date......»»
A European lander could return an ice core for a fraction of the cost of Europa Clipper
Cost is a major driving factor in the development of space exploration missions. Any new technology or trick that could lower the cost of a mission makes it much more appealing for mission planners. Therefore, much of NASA's research goes into those.....»»
AI for application security: Balancing automation with human oversight
In this Help Net Security interview, Kyle Wickert, Worldwide Strategic Architect at AlgoSec, discusses the role of AI in application security, exploring how it’s transforming threat detection and response. Wickert talks about integrating securi.....»»
Common API security issues: From exposed secrets to unauthorized access
Despite their role in connecting applications and driving innovation, APIs often suffer from serious security vulnerabilities. Recent investigations reveal that many organizations are struggling with exposed secrets such as passwords and API keys, wh.....»»
Waymo robotaxis waking San Francisco neighbors with nightly honking
People who live near a San Francisco parking lot used by Waymo say the self-driving vehicles won't stop honking at each other, even though no one is inside them......»»
Poverty premium on energy costs impacts poorer households
People living in poorer households are more likely to face higher energy costs than those who do not, a study shows. Those in low income households are more likely to pay more for their basic energy tariff and also incur higher costs per unit of ener.....»»
Self-driving Waymo cars keep SF residents awake all night by honking at each other
Haunted by glitching algorithms, self-driving cars disturb the peace in San Francisco. Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in front of Google's San Francisco headquarters, San Francisco, California, June 7, 2024. (credit: Getty Im.....»»
Ford tells owners to stop driving if they’ve ignored 9-year-old airbag recall
The owners have now ignored three safety recalls. Enlarge / The Takata airbag recall has affected more than 100 million cars across the world. (credit: Getty Images) The "largest and most complex" automotive safety reca.....»»
Ford, Mazda advise against driving certain models over ongoing Takata airbag concerns
Since 2009, more than 30 deaths, including at least 26 in the United States, and hundreds of injuries have been attributed to Takata airbags installed in vehicles from various automakers......»»
How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently
C-suite executives face a unique challenge: aligning their priorities between driving technological innovation and ensuring business resilience while managing ever-evolving cyber threats from criminals adept at exploiting the latest technologies, acc.....»»
Tom Cruise pulls epic stunt at the Olympics closing ceremony
Tom Cruise passed the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles on Sunday night, and of course it involved an epic stunt and a movie-like action sequence......»»
Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Cybertruck, offers $100,000 version now
Some customers have indicated they are waiting for less expensive versions, because prices are higher and driving ranges lower than originally forecast......»»
Price war: Apple"s M3 14-inch MacBook Pro drops to record low $1,299
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro has just received a fresh price drop, driving the M3 model down to $1,299.99 as Amazon and Best Buy launch aggressive back-to-school deals.A back-to-school price war is in effect between Amazon and Best Buy, with Apple's 1.....»»
New EV battery chemistries emerge even as solid-state technology advances
Scientists, battery companies and automakers try to develop safe batteries built with accessible materials that enable long driving range and fast charging......»»
Ram Professional unit looks to grow truck brand"s commercial business
Ram's commercial team is touting a product slate with the brand's most diverse set of powertrains ever, including the new ProMaster EV that Amazon will use for last-mile deliveries......»»
iPad Pro updates ignite consumer interest, giving a giant boost to sales
Customers are opting for the high-end iPad Pro models, driving an increase in sales and renewed interest in Apple's tablet line.iPad Pro refresh helped Apple beat earnings expectationsIn May 2024, Apple launched new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, feat.....»»
This Tom Cruise action sequel is No. 1 on Netflix right now. Is it worth watching?
Tom Cruise has the topped the Netflix movie charts with this 2016 action sequel. But is it worth watching? Or is it best ignored like Cocktail or Rock of Ages?.....»»