Elon Musk says that he is considering Tesla Bot becoming more than just a humanoid robot to perform useful tasks but to have it potentially develop a unique personality and be a companion.
He says Tesla Bot could make an “incredible buddy like C3PO or R2D2.”
Earlier this year, Musk announced plans for Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence aimed at completing…
TuSimple successfully operates 80-mile, autonomous semi-truck ride on public roads without a human present
December 30, 2021
Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple announced that it has completed what it is calling the world’s first fully-autonomous semi-truck ride on open public roads without a human present in the vehicle and without human intervention.
TuSimple ($TSP) is a company…
Tesla is sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and more
December 30, 2021
Tesla is going to start sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and discounted hardware.
The automaker has often hired former students who participated in these competitions.
Formula SAE is an organization that puts together student…
Mazda says its first electric car is not so bad for buyers who also have a second car for long distance
December 30, 2021
Mazda’s first electric car, the MX-30, is disappointing to many in the EV community due to its short range. Now, the Japanese automaker says that it is not so bad for buyers who also have a second car at home for longer travel.
Mazda has long been a laggard when it comes to electric vehicles. It only launched its first all-electric car last year, and it was only for the European market, where…
What will applied AI look like in 2022?
December 30, 2021
Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other C-level and senior execs on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit this January 12, 2022. Learn more
AI adoption has skyrocketed throughout the last 18 months. Besides Joe McKendrick, who wrote the foundational piece on HBR…
2021 was a breakthrough year for AI
December 30, 2021
Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other C-level and senior execs on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit this January 12, 2022. Learn more
Enterprises continued to accelerate the adoption of AI and machine learning to solve product and business challenges and…
How to turn off in-app review requests on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
December 30, 2021
Feeling bombarded with apps asking you to rate them? Read along for how to turn off in-app review requests on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Developers asking for reviews inside of apps is a legitimate option that Apple allows that can help app makers and also potential users. But it can become overwhelming, especially if you’re getting them across lots of your apps.
Whether you want a little break…
Google Assistant and Lens had a quiet 2021 as foundational advancements remain in the wings
December 30, 2021
For two products that should be very important to Google, Assistant and Lens had a quiet 2021 compared to even the year prior. Fortunately, the lack of movement seems to be due to upcoming advancements being not quite ready yet.
Looking back at the year, the biggest and…
Hands-on with Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
December 30, 2021
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Hands-on with Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
The Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S is a premium telezoom lens for Nikon’s full-frame Z mount. Designed with wildlife and sports…
Following the revolutionary and successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, into space on Christmas day, NASA announced some unexpected news about the telescope’s future: its science mission is likely to last “significantly more” than 10 years — more than double the minimum time for the mission.
Initially, JWST was projected to be operational for 5 to 10 years, but…
