The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed
A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles......»»
97% of CrowdStrike systems are back online; Microsoft suggests Windows changes
Kernel access gives security software a lot of power, but not without problems. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrik.....»»
Prestone scientists working to develop low-conductivity coolant to boost EV efficiency
Low-conductivity coolant in EVs and fuel cell vehicles can increase charging and driving efficiency and reduce fire risk. Prestone, one of the industry's largest suppliers of factory fill coolant, is developing new coolants specifically for EVs......»»
Underground CO₂ storage: Researchers measure carbon mineralization at unprecedented small scale
As we look to the sky above and ponder one of the biggest questions of our time—how to combat the carbon emissions that are driving climate change—a potential answer just may lie beneath our feet, in Earth's deep subsurface......»»
Adobe exec described hidden pricing strategy as ‘a bit like heroin’
An Adobe exec is quoted as describing its hidden pricing strategy as being “a bit like heroin.” The remark was revealed when the government released its unredacted complaint, which accuses the company of deliberately making it hard to cancel a Cr.....»»
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,.....»»
Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
When reboots don't work, bootable USB sticks may help ease fixes for some PCs. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) By Monday m.....»»
Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers
A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»
Ram confronts tornadoes in new ‘Twisters" film, ad campaign
Ram trucks are featured in the movie, which opens at theaters July 19, and Stellantis has created an ad campaign that will run on TV, Ram's YouTube channel and social platforms......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Social media polls deliberately skew political realities of 2016, 2020 US presidential elections, finds researchers
Informal political polls conducted on X/Twitter during both the 2016 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections were significantly skewed by questionable votes, many of which may have been purchased from troll farms......»»
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......»»
SpaceX space junk crashed onto Saskatchewan farmland, highlighting a potential impending disaster
In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding. It sounds like the beginning of a science fiction movie, but this really happened, sending a powerful warning: it is only a matter of.....»»
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).....»»
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......»»