No driver? No problem—this is the Indy Autonomous Challenge
Ars meets the college engineers who hope to revolutionize racing. A whopping 37 different partners contributed to the creation of the AV-21, providing sensors, radars, throttle, brakes, and mor.....»»
Lunar leap: GNSS-powered autonomous navigation for moon-bound spacecraft
As lunar missions gain momentum, the demand for advanced navigation technologies that exceed traditional Earth-based systems grows. A new study addresses the challenges of weak Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals and spacecraft maneuver.....»»
Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds
Infectious wounds represent a critical challenge in health care, especially for diabetic patients grappling with ineffective antibiotics and escalating drug resistance. Conventional therapies often inadequately address deep tissue infections, highlig.....»»
Pricey Bosch brushless drill and driver kit just $99 on Prime Day
There are great Prime Day cordless drill deals going, like this one on a Bosch brushless drill/driver kit, complete with a bag, battery, and battery charger......»»
Rite Aid says breach exposes sensitive details of 2.2 million customers
Stolen data includes customer names, addresses, birth dates, and driver's license numbers. Enlarge / Rite Aid logo displayed at one of its stores. (credit: Getty Images) Rite Aid, the third biggest US drug store chain, s.....»»
Prime Day cordless drill deals: DeWalt 20V drill for $99
These cordless drill / driver deals will get you started with power tools and come at a Prime Day discount......»»
Streaming’s bundling obsession ignores the real problem with subscription costs
Opinion: Subscribers keep paying more and getting the same. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Video streaming providers have a big churn problem. While many streaming companies are not profitable yet, the entire industry is grap.....»»
Need a drill? This Dewalt Prime Day deal is insane and has everything you need
Are you ready to start putting together that treehouse? Invest in the project by getting this Dewalt Cordless Drill and Impact Driver bundle for only $140!.....»»
You Asked: Atmos, apartment surround sound, and the $500 challenge
In this week's You Asked: How to get cinematic sound in an apartment without pissing off your neighbors. In-ceiling 7.1 surround versus 5.1.2 Atmos surround......»»
The Ember Travel Mug 2+ is a smart mug with a really dumb problem
Apple's Find My support is handy, but a leaky lid design and limited battery life add up to a rather lukewarm smart mug......»»
NASA’s flagship mission to Europa has a problem: Vulnerability to radiation
"What keeps me awake right now is the uncertainty." Enlarge / An artist's illustration of the Europa Clipper spacecraft during a flyby close to Jupiter's icy moon. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) The launch date for the Europ.....»»
OpenAI reportedly nears breakthrough with “reasoning” AI, reveals progress framework
Under new classification, Level 2 AI can perform "human-level problem solving." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) OpenAI recently unveiled a five-tier system to gauge its advancement toward developing artificial general in.....»»
What flavor is that neutrino? Adding flavor helps to track neutrino movement in astrophysical systems
Neutrinos have a quantum mechanical property called "flavor." This flavor can transform as neutrinos move through space. A major challenge is to keep track of both the physical movement of the neutrinos and their change of flavor in astrophysical sys.....»»
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).....»»
History shows that humans are good for biodiversity… sometimes
Humans have been an important driver of vegetation change over thousands of years, and, in some places, had positive impacts on biodiversity, according to a new study......»»
Philips Hue bulbs randomly switching to 100% brightness [U: Not Matter’s fault]
A number of people have reported their Philips Hue bulbs suddenly switching to 100% brightness, seemingly randomly. Update: While the problem was reported to relate to Matter compatibility, it’s now been confirmed that the issue is with Hue code.....»»
A SC HOA is trying to control this home’s yard. The problem? It’s not in an HOA
A SC HOA is trying to control this home’s yard. The problem? It’s not in an HOA.....»»
Report: The GoPro Max 2 might fix the current model"s biggest problem
GoPro is fixing the GoPro Max's overheating by introducing cooling fins to the future action camera......»»
Florida has temporarily suspended support for its digital driver"s license app
Florida has abruptly removed its digital driver's license application from the iOS and Android app stores, forcing digital ID holders to rely on physical cards for the time being.Florida has removed its Florida Smart ID app from the iOS App StoreThe.....»»
Drunken driver who snapped photo going 141 mph before deadly collision imprisoned for 17 years
Drunken driver who snapped photo going 141 mph before deadly collision imprisoned for 17 years.....»»
Florida abruptly ends support for digital driver’s licenses on iPhone and Android
The years-long process of replacing physical driver’s licenses and ID cards with iPhone and Android has moved at the painfully slow speed of government. The number of states that support Apple’s digital ID feature in the Wallet app remains in the.....»»