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How Waymo's AI-trained self-driving cars could feel scary even if they're safe
Google's Waymo will launch a ride service with self-driving cars in Phoenix, Arizona, later in 2018. The company emphasized its safety record in the wake of Uber's pedestrian fatality earlier this year.
Anker's Twin USB High Speed Car Phone Charger Is Just $8.99 Right Now
The car charger, which is typically priced around $12, is available for $9 right now on Amazon, where it averages 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 500 customers.
62% off RAVPower 14000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter - Deal Alert
A compact power bank, a car jump starter, and a LED flashlight, all fit into a minimal and portable design. Store it in the glovebox or simply drop it in your bag. Have a concentrated 14000mAh source of power always with you.
22% off Aukey Dash Cam, Full HD Wide Angle With Night Vision - Deal Alert
This cam features an emergency recording mode, activated by sharp turns or sudden stops, which automatically captures unexpected driving incidents.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns, leaving company in search of a new strategy
Uber is now a driverless vehicle, after CEO Travis Kalanick stepped down Tuesday.
Imagination adds safety, resilience to processor for IoT
Chip designers are applying industrial safety design techniques to their processor cores so that they can get themselves out of trouble when a fault occurs.
24% off Resqme Keychain Car Escape Tool 2-Pack - Deal Alert
Made in the USA and originally developed for first responders, this 2-in-1 safety and survival tool features a blade for cutting a seatbelt and a spring-loaded steel spike for breaking a side window. Keep in on your keychain, or clip it to your visor.
53% off Nulaxy Wireless In-Car FM Bluetooth Kit with Display and USB Charger - Deal Alert
Nulaxy's car transmitter works with Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphones and tablets to wirelessly transmit audio through your car's speakers. Its display will show incoming call & music information, and also features a USB charging port.
36% off iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Holder - Deal Alert
Averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 17,000 people on Amazon, this popular smartphone car mount locks and releases the device with just a push of a finger, features a telescopic adjustable arm, and is discounted a generous 36% right now.
Lyft riders may get early taste of self-driving tech from Google's Waymo
Cars driving for ride-hailing service Lyft may soon sport lidar sensors alongside the pink logo and Amp dash display.
Germany will allow self-driving, but not driverless, cars on its roads
Add Germany to the list of places where businesses can test their self-driving cars on the open road -- as long as they have a driver sitting at the wheel ready to take control at any time.
Waymo, Uber dispute referred to US attorney for investigation
A lawsuit by Waymo, alleging the use by rival Uber Technologies of stolen trade secrets relating to autonomous vehicle technology, has been referred by a federal judge to a U.S. attorney, raising the possibility of a criminal investigation.
Delphi does self driving without the ugly tech
A self-driving car test bed from Delphi has the scanners and cameras integrated into the body of the car so it's almost indistinguishable from a normal car.
Sony's clever image sensor helps autonomous cars see better
Sony has developed a CCD image sensor that can help autonomous cars make sense of electronic road signs and see better when transitioning between dark tunnels and daylight.
Groupe PSA, NuTonomy team to test fully automated Peugeot 3008s
NuTonomy, a developer of software for self-driving cars, has teamed with Groupe PSA to integrate its software, along with sensors and computing platforms, into fully autonomous Peugeot 3008 sport utility vehicles that have been customized by the French car maker for the purpose.
See Sedric drive: Volkswagen shows off first autonomous concept car
Sedric is all-electric, fully autonomous, and operated by a voice-controlled AI agent.
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