Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Alphabet, has recently completed a substantial funding round worth $5.6 billion. This financial boost is pivotal for Waymo as it plans to enhance its robotaxi service across key metropolitan areas, which currently include Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix. This funding round, part of a series C investment,
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As the frequency of devastating storms and flooding events increases, electric vehicle (EV) owners must consider the potential risks associated with their vehicles during natural disasters. Notably, the interplay between saltwater and EV batteries has garnered attention, particularly as recent hurricanes have exposed vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. In this article, we will delve
My experience with Balatro was a fleeting one, much like a summer romance that cools into autumn’s indifference. I dove into the game for an hour, thoroughly enjoying the initial thrill it offered, but ultimately made the decision to uninstall it shortly thereafter. In today’s gaming landscape, where titles often lure players in with enticing
As the tech world continues to buzz around Elon Musk’s ventures in politics and aerospace, his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has quietly rolled out an important development: a public API for its suite of AI models. This new feature is not merely a technological innovation; it signifies Musk’s ambition to challenge established players in the
Recent research published in *Scientific Reports* highlights a significant leap in the design and production of fabric-based soft pneumatic actuators (FSPAs). These innovative devices possess the ability to deform and move when subjected to pneumatic pressure, making them vital components in the burgeoning field of soft robotics. Unlike traditional rigid robotic systems, which can pose
In today’s digital landscape, content moderation is an ongoing challenge for social media platforms. The recent incident concerning searches related to Adam Driver’s film *Megalopolis* serves as a stark reminder of the complexities involved in filtering content on social networks. When users attempt to look up related posts, they are met with an unsettling warning
The sun, a dazzling sphere of plasma at the center of our solar system, has long captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike. One of its most perplexing secrets involves the dramatic temperature disparity between the sun’s surface and its outer atmosphere, the corona. While the temperature on the sun’s surface hovers around 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors has raised serious concerns about energy consumption and sustainability. A recent report from engineers at BitEnergy AI highlights an innovative approach aimed at cutting the energy requirements for running AI applications by an impressive 95%. As applications like ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs)
Amazon has long stood at the forefront of e-commerce, constantly pushing the boundaries of how consumers shop and engage with brands. As it ventures further into realms such as healthcare and artificial intelligence, the narrative surrounding this tech titan is marked by ambition, innovation, and, increasingly, controversy. This article delves into the recent advancements initiated
In the expansive universe of Warhammer 40,000, players have often envisioned a blend of PvP (Player vs. Player) and PvE (Player vs. Environment) gameplay modalities. However, in the development of *Space Marine 2*, it appears that this vision remains firmly in the realm of fantasy. Game director Dmitry Grigorenko has explicitly stated that there are