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Waymo Wants To Build Self-Driving Cars That Soften On Hitting People

10/10/2018, 4:01:19 PM
The safety feature will loosen the rigidity of body panels, bumpers and the hood using underlying rods, cables or springs. The point of impact on the car will loosen itself structurally to minimize impact, using cables. ✔ Waymo CEO John Krafcik unveils a Chrysler Pacifica Minivan equipped with a self-driving system developed by the Alphabet Inc unit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 8, 2017 ✔ The state of the technology and its implementation is not yet known, only the patent has been granted


Bollinger Motors Announces B2 Electric Pickup Truck | Digital Trends

10/10/2018, 6:43:11 PM
New York-based Bollinger Motors has unveiled an electric pickup truck rugged enough for work or play. Named B2, it's a boxy beast with unusual specifications. It has 520 horsepower yet it can tow 7,500 pounds or haul 5,000 pounds. Production will begin in about 2020, but pricing hasn't been announced yet. ✔ PreviousNext 1 of 5 New York-based startup Bollinger Motors wants to electrify one of the most fossil-fuel-dependent segments of the car market: off-roaders ✔ They draw electricity from a massive, 120-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that provides at least 200 miles of range


Tesla shares slip as major shareholder bets on Chinese rival

10/10/2018, 4:40:14 PM
Shares in Tesla slipped in early trade on US markets, after it emerged that its second largest shareholder Baillie Gifford had bought shares in rival electric car maker Nio. ✔ We think there is a chance that we can make a lot of money for our clients in exercising this vision, which is surely good for the world, but are we certain about it ✔ Baillie Giffordonly lags Elon Musk in terms of the number of shares it holds in Tesla, making it the largest outside stakeholder in the business ✔ Tesla’s change of direction could put it on a bumpy road


Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Hit 10 Million Miles Driven on Public Roads | Digital Trends

10/10/2018, 5:11:23 PM
Waymo's fleet of self-driving cars has crossed the 10 million-mile mark. The company isn't resting on its laurels; it has outlined improvements it wants to make over the next 10 million miles. Its ridesharing service will reach more users across the nation, and its autonomous cars will learn new tricks. ✔ Waymo’s self-driving car program has reached a significant milestone ✔ Krafcik pointed out Waymo programs its cars to drive cautiously and courteously, but there are situations in which it’s necessary to drive more aggressively ✔ They’re notably searching for ways to make pick-ups and drop-offs more convenient


Waymo’s self-driving cars hit 10 million miles

10/10/2018, 5:51:54 PM
Alphabet’s self-driving car company Waymo has spent years testing its autonomous vehicles on public roads. What started as a trickle of miles driven each day has exploded in the past few years. And now, the company has hit a new milestone as it prepares to launch a commercial ride-hailing ser… ✔ We can test new skills, refine existing ones, and practice extremely rare encounters, constantly challenging, verifying, and validating our software ✔ Waymo engineers are also applying advanced artificial intelligence and new in-house designed sensing systems to navigate complex weather conditions like heavy rain and snow, Krafcik said


Google's self-driving cars become less polite to make trips faster

10/10/2018, 5:11:28 PM
Waymo is to make its driverless cars less polite, as it admits they need to be more “assertive”. ✔ We value our riders’ time, and with even more experience and feedback from people in our cars, we’re working on ways to make our routes, pick-ups, and drop-offs even more efficient ✔ Waymo began as Google’s self-driving car project, before becoming a standalone company in 2016


AI allows driverless cars to interpret traffic 'more like humans'

10/10/2018, 5:55:19 PM
Engineers at Perceptive Automata - based near Boston - have teamed up with Hyundai Cradle to create software that anticipates what pedestrians, cyclists and other motorists might do. ✔ Self-driving cars often use a combination of normal two-dimensional cameras and depth-sensing 'LiDAR' units to recognise the world around them ✔ Four cameras - two on the wing mirrors, one on the grille and one on the rear bumper - monitor objects in close proximity to the vehicle and lane markings


James Murdoch in line for Tesla chair role as Musk steps down

10/10/2018, 6:50:48 PM
James Murdoch has emerged as the frontrunner to take the role of Tesla chairman when chief executive Elon Musk steps down next month. ✔ Mr Murdoch has been tipped as the lead candidate for the job, sources close to the talks told the Financial Times, although the company could still take on an external candidate ✔ Reports last week said Mr Murdoch had been mooted as a candidate by Tesla insiders but had held formal discussions ✔ The board members said they were fully confident in Elon, his integrity, and his leadership of the company


Researchers say this technology could be the key to people taking hurricane warnings seriously

10/10/2018, 6:21:43 PM
A growing number of simulations are helping audiences understand the consequences of ignoring hurricane evacuation warnings. ✔ By Peter Holley Peter Holley Technology reporter Email Bio Follow October 10 at 1:53 PM Hofstra University Uses VR To Put You Face To Face With A Category 3 Hurricane via @bcarlton727 https://t.co/SwWqsihBaL pic.twitter.com/3CHO8p83OS VRScout (@VRScout) May 12, 2018 Thanks to immersive technology, it’s never been easier to set foot inside a hurricane without getting wet ✔ I tested out VR for the first time when I first became a faculty member at Hofstra and was impressed with the realism, Bernhardt told VRScout


Announcing the Agenda for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Latin America 2018

10/10/2018, 4:44:38 PM
We’re excited to head to São Paulo, Brazil on November 8 for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Latin America. Yes, we’re bringing our premier startup pitch competition to Latin America and as well as launching 15 of the hottest startups in the region on stage for the first time, we’ll also be joined b… ✔ We’re excited to head to São Paulo, Brazil on November 8 for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Latin America ✔ Tickets to this event our first in this part of the world are free and you can apply for your tickets right here ✔ 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM Startup Battlefield Session 2 The second preliminary round of five contestants


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10/10/2018, 5:00:42 PM
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18 Must-Have Tech Gadgets You Can't Leave Home Without | Digital Trends

10/10/2018, 7:22:15 PM
If you're looking for some portable tech to keep you charged up and plugged in while you're on the go, we've rounded up our favorite tiny must-have tech gadgets currently available from Amazon and ThinkGeek. You'll find everything from mini arcade machines to a folding Bluetooth keyboard. ✔ Amazon Jelly Comb folding Bluetooth keyboard – $28 These folding keyboards are nothing new, but most of them even fairly compact models aren’t very pocket-friendly gear ✔ Digital Trends may earn commission on products purchased through our links, which supports the work we do for our readers


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