Waymo, the robotaxi company, has recently announced its expansion in San Francisco and Los Angeles. In San Francisco, the service area now includes Daly City, Broadmoor, and Colma, increasing the total area to 55 square miles. On the other hand, in Los Angeles, Waymo is venturing into new neighborhoods like Marina del Rey, Mar Vista,
Delta Air Lines recently made headlines after CEO Ed Bastian accused Microsoft and CrowdStrike of being responsible for the massive IT outage that led to the cancellation of thousands of flights. In response, Microsoft fired back, pointing fingers at Delta for not modernizing its technology infrastructure and failing to recover as quickly as its competitors.
The article discusses a new tool called Autonomie Express from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. The tool aims to help transport and mobility companies, city planners, and researchers estimate their vehicles’ energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It provides a vast library of vehicle types, models their powertrains, fuel economy, and battery
The U.K. government recently found itself in a tussle with billionaire Elon Musk over his controversial comments about the riots in several towns and cities, fueled by far-right and anti-immigration sentiment. Musk took to social media to state that “civil war is inevitable,” sparking outrage from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The government spokesperson made
When we delve into the world of atoms and molecules, we encounter a complex quantum system where positively charged nuclei are surrounded by negatively charged electrons. The interactions between these electrons of multiple atoms when they come together to form a molecule are incredibly intricate. This complexity has made the computer simulation of molecules one
In the suburbs of northeast Paris, Equinix, an American data center company, has recently completed a new data center known as PA10. This massive terra-cotta-colored warehouse houses a labyrinth of windowless corridors filled with high-density racks of computer servers. The constant whirring sound emanating from the cooling systems is a testament to the company’s efforts
The announcement of Call of Duty Black Ops 6’s new “omnimovement” system has sparked a mixed reaction among the gaming community. This revolutionary feature allows players to have 360-degree responsiveness, transforming them into agile warriors reminiscent of Max Payne. Activision claims that the goal of omnimovement is to enhance the fluidity of the gameplay rather
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, made a significant change earlier this year by removing detailed targeting exclusions as an option for all new campaigns. While this change may have gone unnoticed by many, it has implications for advertisers using the platform. Meta’s decision to eliminate detailed targeting exclusions was based on their findings that these
The recent departure of OpenAI co-founder John Schulman to join Anthropic marks a significant leadership shift within the Microsoft-backed company. Schulman’s decision to leave after being a key figure in OpenAI’s post-training team is notable, especially considering his background in AI alignment. The move raises questions about the direction of OpenAI and its commitment to
The universe, as we know it, may not be as stable as it appears. Despite surviving for an astounding 13.7 billion years, recent experiments and research suggest that we are treading on thin ice, all due to the precarious nature of a fundamental particle known as the Higgs boson. The Higgs boson plays a crucial