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New US autonomous vehicle plan lets industry regulate itself
2020-01-08 20:21:46
The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled its most recent round of guidelines for autonomous vehicle makers that still rely on the industry to police itself despite calls for specific regulations.
AI for #MeToo: Training algorithms to spot online trolls
2020-01-08 20:21:46
Researchers at Caltech have demonstrated that machine-learning algorithms can monitor online social media conversations as they evolve, which could one day lead to an effective and automated way to spot online trolling.
'Sex tech' aims to rise above negative image
2020-01-08 20:21:46
Sex toys are for relaxation. For education. For healing after childbirth. For long-term or long-distance relationships. For women's emancipation.
Can sea star movement inspire better robots?
2020-01-08 20:21:46
Have you ever seen a sea star move? To many of us, sea star seem motionless, like a rock on the ocean's floor, but in actuality, they have hundreds of tube feet attached to their underbelly. These feet stretch and contract to attach to rough terrain, hold on to prey and, of course, move.
The 1969 Academy Awards Captured a Shifting Moment in Movie History
2020-01-08 18:57:03
Fifty years ago, the Oscars showed old Hollywood giving way to the new—in ways that feel strikingly resonant today.
Hollywood-backed Quibi thinks you'll pay for its video bites
2020-01-08 18:18:08
A startup heavily backed by Hollywood is wagering that you're ready to set aside YouTube and TikTok to watch star-studded short videos on your phone—for a price.
Tesla probably won't be a $1 trillion company anytime soon, but its stock will surge: strategist
2020-01-08 18:07:15
The outlook for Tesla remains bright, says veteran tech analyst Gene Munster.
Decrappifying brain images with deep learning
2020-01-08 18:01:46
Textbook descriptions of brain cells make neurons look simple: a long spine-like central axon with branching dendrites. Taken individually, these might be easy to identify and map, but in an actual brain, they're more like a knotty pile of octopi, with hundreds of limbs intertwined. This makes understanding how they behave and interact a major challenge for neuroscientists.
Skin-like sensors bring a human touch to wearable tech
2020-01-08 18:01:46
University of Toronto Engineering researchers have developed a super-stretchy, transparent and self-powering sensor that records the complex sensations of human skin.
Ex-GM executive Bob Lutz finally has something encouraging to say about Elon Musk and Tesla
2020-01-08 17:59:22
"Tesla is finally being run like a normal business," long-time Tesla and Musk critc Bob Lutz said.
Severe storms, possible tornadoes and flooding target the South on Friday through Sunday
2020-01-08 17:56:19
Heavy rain and flooding also possible farther north from Midwest to Northeast.
Samsung’s new SSD has a feature every mainstream vendor should copy
2020-01-08 17:56:12
A popular portable SSD gets a welcomed upgrade
Satellite Photos Reveal Extent Of Damage From Iranian Strike On Air Base In Iraq
2020-01-08 17:56:10
At least five structures were damaged in the attack on the base in Anbar province, which apparently was precise enough to hit individual buildings. There have been no reports of casualties.
Croydon-based robot maker Macron Dynamics needs workers
2020-01-08 17:45:16
Even this deep into the national economic boom, little Macron Dynamics in scuffed-up Croydon plans to double its plant capacity and hire 20 more people. That is, if it can find the right building and workers for its $18-an-hour entry-level manufacturing jobs.
Impeachment live updates: McConnell accuses Pelosi of ‘shameless game-playing’ as she insists on seeing rules for a Senate trial
2020-01-08 17:13:34
The standoff continued Wednesday between the Republican Senate leader and Democratic House leader as Trump addressed the nation on hostilities with Iraq.
Trump retreats from threat to attack Iranian cultural sites
2020-01-08 17:13:31
President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed away from his threats to target Iranian cultural sites if Iran retaliates against the U.S. for killing one of its top generals. “Think of it,” Trump said during an Oval Office appearance.
Trump Backs Away from Further Military Conflict With Iran
2020-01-08 17:13:26
The morning after Iranian missiles fell on bases housing American troops in Iraq, the president said no Americans were harmed and Iran now “appears to be standing down.”
Anthony Davis injury update: MRI on back reveals bruise; Lakers star big man questionable Friday, per report
2020-01-08 17:13:26
Davis is expected to travel with the team on the upcoming two-game road trip
Power Outage Affects Two-Thirds of Puerto Rico After Earthquake
2020-01-08 17:13:26
Thousands of Puerto Ricans slept outside, fearing new tremors, after the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the island Tuesday.
Bright Star Betelgeuse Might Be Harboring a Deep, Dark Secret
2020-01-08 17:13:25
A new model suggests that the star Betelgeuse committed an act of cannibalism.

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