Volvo recently unveiled its first “production-ready” self-driving truck, a result of their collaboration with Aurora, an autonomous driving technology company founded by former Google, Uber, and Tesla executives. The truck, based on Volvo’s new VNL Class 8 semi truck, is equipped with a range of sensors and cameras to power Aurora’s Level 4 autonomous driving
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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found that a single atomic defect in a layered 2D material has the ability to retain quantum information for microseconds at room temperature. This revelation highlights the immense potential of 2D materials in advancing quantum technologies. Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Cambridge made this significant breakthrough using
LG’s collaboration with Meta to develop an extended reality (XR) device as a competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro headset seems to be on shaky ground. Reports indicate that LG is pausing its partnership with Meta, just three months after the joint venture was announced. While some Korean news outlets claim that the partnership has broken
The British government has taken a significant step in expanding its AI safety efforts by opening a U.S. counterpart to its AI Safety Institute. This move aims to strengthen its global presence in the tech sector and foster collaboration with the United States. The decision to establish a branch of the institute in San Francisco
In the ever-evolving field of electronics engineering, researchers are constantly seeking to develop innovative transistors that can be scaled down to smaller sizes. Traditional silicon-based field effect transistors (FETs) have their limitations, which has led to the exploration of alternative materials with higher electron mobility. Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as one of the
In a world where video games and movies are becoming increasingly immersive, the question arises: what sensations are missing from the experience? Can smell and taste play a significant role in enhancing the virtual experience for gamers? These are the questions that are being explored in the latest miniseries by The Verge, focusing on the
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve and play a larger role in decision-making processes across various industries, the risk of automating discrimination becomes a pressing concern. AI algorithms are often trained on vast amounts of data from the internet, which includes a mix of valuable information as well as bias, prejudice, and misinformation. This means
As the tech world eagerly anticipates Microsoft’s Build developer conference, the focus shifts to the company’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects. Unlike its competitors, Microsoft has a distinct advantage in the AI race due to its ownership of Windows, which boasts a massive PC userbase. CEO Satya Nadella’s bold proclamation that by 2024, AI will become
Recent reports from anonymous sources suggest that the next Call of Duty game will be available on Game Pass on its release day. This move would align with Microsoft’s ongoing strategy of including all of their first-party games on Game Pass. However, there were initial doubts regarding whether this would apply to Call of Duty,
Recently, the workers at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama facilities have voted against a union drive, dealing a blow to the United Auto Workers’ efforts. The outcome was decided with 2,642 votes against unionization and 2,045 in favor, marking a significant setback for the UAW’s push to organize the American South. Despite hopes for a victory following a