The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed
A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles......»»
How self-driving cars can talk to themselves to navigate the world
Autonomous vehicle companies are employing large language models, a deep learning tool to predict and generate language that can be used to reason through novel situations......»»
Manila confronts its plastic problem through a community-guided protocol
Governments and international organizations have touted the circular economy, in which materials and products stay in circulation for as long as possible, as an antidote to our global plastic problem. (The equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks of plasti.....»»
2025 Mini Countryman: More spacious cabin, updated tech
The 2025 update has Level 2 autonomous driving systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on highwaylike routes at speeds of up to nearly 38 mph......»»
New York City owl Flaco was exposed to pigeon virus and rat poison before death, tests show
New York City's celebrity owl Flaco was suffering from a severe pigeon-borne illness and high levels of rat poison when he crashed into a building and died last month, officials at the Bronx Zoo said Monday......»»
Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April"s total solar eclipse
Stock up on groceries. Print off driving directions. And be very, very patient......»»
GM stops sharing driver data with brokers amid backlash
Customers, wittingly or not, had their driving data shared with insurers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) After public outcry, General Motors has decided to stop sharing driving data from its connected car.....»»
VW and Mobileye deepen their automated driving collaborations — for now
Volkswagen and Mobileye said Wednesday they're working together to bring driver-assist functionality that relies on Mobileye's technology into Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche vehicles......»»
My iPhone’s keyboard is driving me crazy
One, simple, three-letter word is causing me problems on my iPhone. And it's driving me crazy......»»
For now, Volkswagen and Mobileye deepen their automated driving collaborations
Volkswagen and Mobileye said Wednesday they're working together to bring driver-assist functionality that relies on Mobileye's technology into Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche vehicles......»»
For now, Volkswagen and Mobileye deepen their automated-driving collaborations
Volkswagen and Mobileye said Wednesday they're working together to bring driver-assist functionality that relies on Mobileye's technology into Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche vehicles......»»
Kara Swisher tells GM CEO Mary Barra she prefers AVs to human drivers
"People are the problem with driving," said Kara Swisher, who called herself "a big proponent" of AVs during a fireside chat with GM's CEO......»»
Credit unions and banks fall to captives in auto finance market share
A return of captive finance incentives is likely driving the shift in market share, said Experian's senior director of automotive financial solutions......»»
If polyamory is on the rise, there may be good economic reasons. But economist says arrangements are "tricky"
Social attitudes toward dating may be a factor driving interest in polyamory, but economic forces could also be playing a role, says Mindy Marks, associate professor of economics at Northeastern University......»»
Multiple processes shape plant ecological uniqueness in Northeast China"s forests
In a study published in Journal of Biogeography, scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shed light on understanding the driving mechanisms of the uniqueness of plant species composition in different l.....»»
Subaru and Toyota Group"s Aisin partner on next-gen EV drivetrain
The new EV drivetrains developed with Toyota Group supplier Aisin will be lightweight, compact and designed for Subaru's rugged, all-weather driving signature. They arrive in the late 2020s......»»
Former Mobileye executive joins U.K. automated driving startup
Erez Dagan, a longtime Mobileye executive, has joined British automated driving tech startup Wayve at a time the company has its sights set on a big expansion......»»
What happens when ChatGPT tries to solve 50,000 trolley problems?
AI driving decisions are not quite the same as the ones humans would make. Enlarge (credit: AerialPerspective Images) There’s a puppy on the road. The car is going too fast to stop in time, but swerving means the car w.....»»
LastPass’ CIO vision for driving business strategy, innovation
Recently, LastPass appointed Asad Siddiqui as its CIO. He brings over two decades of experience leading startups and large technology organizations. It was the perfect time for Help Net Security to find out what’s next for Siddiqui in his new r.....»»
13 of 14 automated driving systems rated ‘marginal" or ‘poor" in IIHS test
Automated driving systems were tested for driver monitoring, involvement and encouragement of safety feature usage. The Teammate with Advanced Drive was the only system out of fourteen tested to receive an "acceptable rating" from the IIHS......»»
Flexible AI optoelectronic sensors pave the way for standalone energy-efficient health monitoring devices
From creating images, generating text, and enabling self-driving cars, the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are vast and transformative. However, all this capability comes at a very high energy cost. For instance, estimates indicate tha.....»»