Will EVs Mean the End of AM Radio In Cars?
Some carmakers are leaving AM radios out of their new cars. They say it's because of audio quality, but it isn't that simple. James Gilboy writes via The Drive. From the report: BMW and Volvo told me it was due to audio quality problems rooted in ele.....»»
Google’s self-designed office swallows Wi-Fi “like the Bermuda Triangle”
Bad radio propagation means Googlers are making do with Ethernet cables, phone hotspots. Enlarge / Google's Bay View campus was designed with the world's strangest roof line. (credit: Google) Google's swanky new "Bay Vi.....»»
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.....»»
Three dead, four missing after floods snare cars in southern France
French rescue workers recovered three bodies on Sunday and were searching for four other people, including two children, after violent storms lashed the southeast of the country, with most believed to have been swept away in cars on flooded bridges......»»
How to refund Fortnite skins, cars, and other store items
We've all made purchases we've wound up regretting. Sometimes, those purchases come in the form of Fortnite cosmetics. Here's how to get a refund in Fortnite......»»
EVs will be cheaper to build than ICE cars by 2027, analyst says
Dedicated EV platforms have given automakers the freedom to design assembly lines that are suited to their characteristics, Gartner analyst Pedro Pacheco said......»»
The Rivian R2 SUV is up for preorder for only $45,000
Rivian is making a serious play toward cheaper cars -- and to that end, it has announced the new Rivian R2. The new SUV starts at $45,000......»»
New soft magnetic materials for a high-frequency future
Imagine tiny magnets powering our world, silently switching energy on and off in phones, cars, and even power grids. These unsung heroes are called soft magnetic materials. However, as devices become faster and more efficient, traditional materials s.....»»
Cars Commerce CEO wants dealers to avoid ‘third-party widgets"
Speaking at the 2024 NADA Show in Las Vegas, Cars Commerce CEO Alex Vetter sounded off on retailer technology trends, issues and priorities for the coming year......»»
Upgraded Mitsubishi site lets customers search for cars they"re prequalified to buy
Mitsubishi has partnered with Santander Consumer USA on an online tool allowing shoppers to get preapproved for car loans and filter dealer inventory to the vehicles the consumer can afford on those approved terms. The new-vehicle prequalification fe.....»»
Santander plans expansion of prequalified auto inventory search site Drive.US
Santander Consumer USA plans a national expansion this year for Drive.US, its digital auto retail site allowing consumers to shop cars at partner dealerships online and filter the inventory based on the car loan monthly payment the lender has prequal.....»»
Zyxel Networks introduces affordable WiFi 7 solution for SMBs
Zyxel Networks has released its NWA130BE – BE11000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point (AP). With WiFi 7-supported devices ready to go mainstream in 2024, the NWA130BE enables small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to benefit from network.....»»
Column: Protectionism can work for automakers — within limits
Low-cost Chinese EVs are a threat, but the best solution is better cars......»»
Before CarPlay, Apple previewed ‘iOS in the Car’ with a very different design
CarPlay has graduated from a niche upgrade option to a mainstream standard feature in new cars, replacing clunky radio user interfaces with a design very familiar for iPhone users. But before Apple set CarPlay loose in the wild, the world was shown a.....»»
Radio waves can tune up bacteria to become life-saving medicines
Scientists from Australia and the United States have found a new way to alter the DNA of bacterial cells—a process used to make many vital medicines including insulin—much more efficiently than standard industry techniques......»»
Fiat delivers jolt of color, creativity with Panda-inspired concept electric vehicles
Fiat is showcasing what the iconic Panda City Car could look like in an electric age via a series of new concept cars featuring a modern twist......»»
Self-driving sensor maker Luminar"s shares fall as production delay at Volvo hits earnings
Luminar Technologies shares tumbled about 11% Wednesday after the self-driving sensor maker's fourth-quarter results missed estimates on delayed production schedule for Volvo Cars' new EX90 electric crossover......»»
As AI arrives in transportation, a federal research group explores ways to assure safety
A U.S. research group is assessing artificial intelligence's impact on everything from self-driving cars and aircraft to transportation management systems......»»
Domestic abuse law should cover carmakers, FCC chair says
Cases of technology-enabled stalking involving cars are emerging as automakers add ever more sophisticated features, such as location tracking and remote control of functions......»»
U.S. Department of Transportation wants to better understand AI risks, rewards
A Department of Transportation research group is assessing artificial intelligence's impact on everything from self-driving cars and aircraft to transportation management systems......»»
Researchers leverage machine learning to improve space weather predictions
There are three levels of severity for space storms: geomagnetic storms, solar radiation storms and radio blackouts. These storms produce different effects on Earth, including satellite, GPS, communications and electrical grid issues, as well as heal.....»»