Day: October 5, 2018

When it Comes to Autonomous Cars, the Department of Transportation Says ‘Drivers’ Don’t Have to Be Human

The Department of Transportation is getting a little more creative about how it defines “driver,” Secretary Elaine Chao announced Thursday. In the third version of the department’s official stance on self-driving, the department said it would “adapt the definitions of ‘driver’ and ‘operator’ to recognize […]

Nokia 7.1 announced, promises beautiful HDR-ready display and dual Zeiss optics

UPDATE: The Nokia 7.1 announcement has been updated with US and Australian pricing and release date information. Details below.  The Nokia 7.1 has been officially unveiled at a launch event in London, promising improved Zeiss optics, a beautiful viewing experience and a new generation of […]

iMac Pro, 2018 MacBook Pros require Apple software for certain repairs

In new Apple computers with its custom T2 chip (currently the iMac Pro and MacBook Pro 2018 models) it serves the purpose of “the System Management Controller, image signal processor, audio controller, and SSD controller.” That means it can handle the system’s secure boot system […]

9 highlights from Snapchat CEO’s 6000-word leaked memo on survival

Adults, not teens. Messaging, not Stories. Developing markets, not the US. These are how Snapchat will make a comeback, according to CEO Evan Spiegel. In a 6,000-word internal memo from late September leaked to Cheddar’s Alex Heath, Spiegel attempts to revive employee morale with philosophy, […]

Olimpiadi, Milano-Cortina al debutto: «Entro gennaio ci sarà il dossier»

«Credo che questa sia un’avventura che valga la pena di percorrere, e che per il nostro Paese sia assolutamente immancabile avere la possibilità di ospitare un evento olimpico». Il presidente della Regione Lombardia, Attilio Fontana, ha introdotto così il vertice a Palazzo Balbi, a Venezia, […]

Tesla’s Autopilot Report Makes Big Safety Claims With Little Context

Tesla has published its first voluntary “Vehicle Safety Report,” and the numbers seem to clearly back CEO Elon Musk’s assertion that drivers who use Tesla’s sort of self-driving Autopilot feature are involved in fewer crashes than those who turn it off, and far fewer crashes […]

Volvo’s Polestar brand is assembling prototypes of its first plug-in hybrid sports car

Polestar has started assembling verification prototypes of its upcoming plug-in hybrid sports car as Volvo’s standalone electric performance brand prepares to produce customer cars next year. Verification prototypes of the Polestar 1 vehicle, which are built largely by hand, mark the first testing phase for production. […]