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☆ Enerza is developing a robot named Boa that uses 5G to snake across power lines and report looming problems to utility companies
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Karen Fischer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Toronto startup Enerza built a robot named Boa that uses 5G to report problems to utility companies. "Remote areas suffer quite a bit from utility outages," said James Aein, CEO of Enerza, a 5G startup based in Toronto. Enerza is prototyping and patenting a robot named Boa that snakes across power lines to report back to utility companies on looming problems — and potentially prevent mass outages before they start. "That leaves a five kilometer radius of where the precise power line experiencing the problem could be." In some Canadian provinces, like Yukon, a major culprit behind power outages are iced power lines.

☆ 20+ best early Cyber Monday 2022 vacuum deals from Roomba, Shark and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Christina Colizza | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

SKIP AHEAD Cyber Monday vacuum deals | Cyber Monday vacuum salesTo help you make the most of your shopping, we compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales on vacuums that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 vacuum dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday vacuum deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.5-star average rating from 2,685 reviews at Best BuyThe Roomba i7+ has a Smart Mapping function you can use to control where it cleans and when. The vacuum self-empties into its base, which can hold up to 60 days’ worth of dirt and debris, Shark says. Best Cyber Monday 2022 Vacuum salesHere are the best Cyber Monday vacuum sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ This startup wants to use light-based chips to make driverless cars safe. Check out the pitch deck Scantinel Photonics used to raise its $10 million Series A.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Scantinel Photonics has raised $10 million in Series A funding from PhotonDelta. The German startup uses photonics chips to make autonomous driving more precise and safe. The startup says the game-changer is its use of photonics chips. These photonics chips are used to make LiDAR solutions and devices — which are integrated into AVs, and key in helping vehicles to sense objects and estimate distances on the road. Scantinel says it is pioneering a "new wave of LiDAR technology" that's more immune to interference and precise in its imaging, said managing director Dr. Michael Richter.

In August, we spent a day driving around with Mr. Cook and his Tesla to assess the progress of this experimental technology. Tesla is driving But watch as the Tesla struggles to make sense of its environment, veering from the road into a motel parking lot. The experiences of beta testers like Mr. Cook are a window into the enormously ambitious and expensive bet that Tesla is making on self-driving technology. Guided by Tesla’s self-driving technology, the car drove along the river and over a bridge before reaching an intersection lined with trees. These companies are now preparing self-driving car services that will operate without backup drivers in places like San Francisco and Austin, Texas.

The carmaker is calling the seven-seat SUV its new flagship vehicle, starting at under $80,000. The company said production of the car is expected to begin in the U.S. next year, with production in China to follow. The car also marks the introduction of Luminar Technologies' lidar system as standard equipment in a commercially built vehicle. Many in the automotive industry believe lidar is the next-generation of safety technology and a step closer to more highly-automated or autonomous vehicles. All EX90s will come standard with a lidar sensor and related software from Florida-based Luminar.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: BioNTech, Meta, Apple, Ouster and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Peter Schacknow | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.b) – Berkshire Hathaway gained 1.5% in premarket trading after Warren Buffett's firm reported better-than-expected earnings, with revenue also topping Street forecasts. Meta Platforms (META) – Meta added 2.6% in the premarket after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Facebook parent was preparing to announce large-scale layoffs this week. Apple (AAPL) – Apple shares slid 1.8% in the premarket after it said Covid-19 restrictions are hindering iPhone production at the Foxconn factory in China. Yamana Gold (AUY) – Yamana Gold lost 2.7% in the premarket after Gold Fields (GFI) said it would not change the terms of its takeover deal with Yamana. Ryanair (RYAAY) – The airline's stock gained 6.2% in premarket trading after it reported its largest-ever profit for the first half of the year.

☆ Lidar firms Ouster, Velodyne to merge in all-stock deal
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 7 (Reuters) - Lidar makers Ouster Inc (OUST.N) and Velodyne Lidar Inc (VLDR.O) said on Monday they would merge in an all-stock deal, forming a company with a combined market capitalization of about $400 million. Velodyne stockholders will receive 0.8204 shares of Ouster for each share held, representing a 7.8% premium to Velodyne's closing price on Friday. The combination will allow Ouster and Velodyne to consolidate their market position and product portfolios through cost-savings in engineering, manufacturing and administration. Velodyne shares were up 5.6% while Ouster rose about 1% in premarket trading. Existing Velodyne and Ouster shareholders will own about 50% each of the combined company.

☆ Lidar makers Ouster and Velodyne agree to merge
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( John Rosevear | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Lidar makers Ouster and Velodyne have agreed to merge, combining roughly $400 million in market value. Lidar sensors are considered important components of nearly all autonomous-vehicle systems currently under development, and are finding increasing applications with advanced driver-assist systems as well as other areas of robotics. "We all knew that there is a need for consolidation in the market," Pacala told CNBC. Between them, Ouster and Velodyne had a combined $355 million in cash as of September 30, Pacala said. But as newer rivals with solid-state lidar sensors — including Ouster, founded in 2015 — entered the automotive space, the early leader fell behind.

☆ Goldman says humanoid robots will be a $6 billion market in 10 years – How to play the growing trend
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The firm estimates that in 10 to 15 years, it's achievable for the humanoid robots market to reach $6 billion and continue to grow from there. Forecasting growth in the sector shows that humanoid robots could become a widely adopted terminal device, following only smartphones and electric vehicles, according to Goldman Sachs. Where investment opportunities lie The firm put together a list of stocks in its coverage universe that could benefit from the trend towards adoption of humanoid robots across a few different areas. "What's unique in humanoid robots' sensing module is gyroscope/ Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU), to keep the robot's balance," said Du. "Future attempts at humanoid robots will need to decide whether they can reduce the usage of hardware components and let software take on the analytical role."

☆ Luminar says it has begun production of its automotive lidar units ahead of schedule
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( John Rosevear | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Automotive sensor company Luminar said it has begun production of its Iris lidar units for an automaker client, a major milestone that it had previously expected to reach around year-end. Luminar's lidar units are part of an advanced driver-assist system on the Rising Auto R7, a new electric SUV from the largest Chinese automaker, SAIC Motor. Luminar previously announced deals to supply other automakers including Volvo Cars and Polestar, but it hadn't previously revealed plans to begin production of the Iris units earlier than 2023. The lidar units are being made in a factory in Mexico owned by Canadian electronics manufacturer Celestica. Celestica and Luminar are together building a new dedicated factory, also in Mexico, that will be able to manufacture 250,000 Iris units per year.

☆ Self-driving cars were supposed to take over the road. What happened?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Matt Mcfarland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Caitlin O'Hara/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesGeneral Motors bought a self-driving company in 2016. Big talk, smaller resultsUrmson, while leading Google’s self-driving car project before founding Aurora, talked of his preteen son never needing to get a driver’s license. A self-driving car, without a steering wheel or pedals, would have to be able to drive itself in literally every situation possible. “It’s really, really hard,” Waymo’s then-CEO John Krafcik said in 2018 of self-driving technology. Companies developing lidar, widely seen as a key component for self-driving vehicles, as well as self-driving companies, have seen their stocks plummet recently.

☆ Elon Musk's rival Austin Russell said Teslas will not become self-driving anytime soon
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Russell's company makes LiDAR tech, but Elon Musk has continually spoken out against the radars in the past. Russell founded Tesla self-driving rival Luminar Technologies in 2012 when he was a 17-year-old. Instead of LiDAR, Tesla relies on a suite of external cameras and other sensors for its autonomous-driving efforts. In an interview with Time, Russell said he believes Tesla will not be able to fully achieve self-driving technology until it embraces LiDAR technology. "We effectively have more major commercial wins than any other LiDAR company, and probably any other autonomous vehicle industry company," Russell said.

☆ Our guide to semiconductor companies and how their chips run our everyday lives
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

Semiconductor companies are also in the news a lot lately, whether it's the U.S. government cracking down on chip exports to China or innovations in connected cars and artificial intelligence. Since these companies don't need to invest in expensive fabrication facilities, they can run a more agile asset-light business model. Memory : The two main categories of memory chips are NAND and DRAM. Examples include those used for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, radiofrequency chips, near field communication chips (NFC), application-specific integrated circuit chips (ASICs), and so on. These chips are made by companies like Qualcomm, Marvell Technology, Broadcom (AVGO), ON Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductor (NXPI), and others.

[1/3] A graphic illustrating new details, uncovered using LiDAR laser technology, of the ancient Mayan city of Calakmul, Mexico, in this undated handout image. Proyecto Arqueologico Bajo Laberinto/INAH/Handout via REUTERSMEXICO CITY, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A laser-powered study of the sprawling metropolis of Calakmul in southern Mexico offers tantalizing new evidence that it may have been the most crowded ancient Maya urban center during the civilization's classical peak some 1,300 years ago. The new LIDAR study announced late Wednesday by Mexican antiquities institute INAH covers the jungle-covered ruins of once-mighty Calakmul, located in the central lowlands of the Yucatan peninsula near the Guatemalan border. Reese-Taylor noted the new preliminary maps of the barely three-month old data show extensive residential apartment complexes clustered around temples and possible markets. Previous estimates suggested the city's population likely reached some 50,000 inhabitants, but the new study could force a recalculation.

☆ GM tests limits of Cadillac’s brand power with $300,000 Celestiq electric car
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

2024 Cadillac Celestiq CadillacDETROIT – Cadillac is testing the limits of its brand allure and pricing power with the 2024 Celestiq – a large, bespoke electric car that will start at more than $300,000. The vehicle – unveiled Monday night – launches the General Motors brand into the ultra-luxury segment against the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Executives say the vehicle is more about creating a "halo car" that helps burnish Cadillac's image, rather than fueling overall sales or profits. 2024 Cadillac Celestiq CadillacHarvey declined to discuss the vehicle's profit margins or whether the company plans to add additional hand-built models. Cadillac has not sold a hand-built vehicle for decades, but its crosstown rivals have offered such cars as custom performance models.

☆ World-renowned Puerto Rico telescope won't be rebuilt after collapse
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The National Science Foundation announced Thursday that it will not rebuild a renowned radio telescope in Puerto Rico, which was one of the world’s largest until it collapsed nearly two years ago. Instead, the agency issued a solicitation for the creation of a $5 million education center at the site that would promote programs and partnerships related to science, technology, engineering and math. The decision was mourned by scientists around the world who used the telescope at the Arecibo Observatory for years to search for asteroids, planets and extraterrestrial life. The education component is very important,” said James Moore, assistant director for education and human resource directorate at NSF. He said by phone that one of the agency’s priorities is to make STEM more accessible and inclusive and that the proposed education center would fill that need.

☆ Polestar unveils a new $84,000 electric SUV it's hoping will help cement its foothold in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( John Rosevear | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Swedish EV maker Polestar on Wednesday unveiled a new electric SUV that it's counting on to expand its sales and presence in the United States. The new model, called the Polestar 3, is a five-passenger EV that the company describes as a "performance SUV." Priced at about $84,000, the car comes loaded with technology, including an Nvidia computer running advanced driver-assist software developed by Polestar's part owner, Volvo Cars. Another potential rival, BMW's all-electric iX SUV, starts at about $85,000. Polestar is a joint venture between Volvo Cars and Chinese automaker Geely, which has owned Volvo Cars since 2010.

☆ Socionext defies chip slump with Japan's biggest IPO this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Sam Byford | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

TOKYO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Making its market debut on Wednesday, Japan's Socionext Inc (6526.T) bucked softening sentiment toward chips by surging 15% in Tokyo's biggest initial public offering of the year so far. The total deal size was 76.8 billion yen ($525 million), including an overallotment of 2.74 million shares. Based in Yokohama, Socionext was formed in 2015 out of a merger between chipmaking units at Fujitsu Ltd (6702.T) and Panasonic Holdings Corp (6752.T). Socionext says it designs SoCs for clients including major automakers and 5G vendors. But Chu said Socionext was coming in at a "wide discount" to international peers.

☆ JPMorgan says this company could become a leader within autonomous vehicle technology
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Despite having a smaller order book than its peers, JPMorgan expects Luminar will exit the decade as a revenue leader. He said Luminar is expected to be the "supplier of choice" in the long-run due to its engagement and design. The Orlando-based company has also invested in its software stack with Zenseact, which Chatterjee sees as a differentiator that will help Luminar outgrow peers solely focused on hardware. Chatterjee forecasts Luminar will earn $7.25 per share on $6 billion in revenue by 2030. Having ended 2021, with a cash balance of about $750 million, the company is not in immediate need of additional capital, he said.

This year, Apple released four new smartphones: the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are Apple's "budget" options, while the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are "premium" phones with additional features. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are the smaller versions, while the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are bigger. According to Apple, the iPhone 14 has the lowest battery life, followed by the iPhone 14 Pro, and then the iPhone 14 Plus, and finally the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If left playing video, the iPhone 14 lasts 20 hours; the iPhone 14 Pro lasts 23 hours; the iPhone 14 Plus lasts 26 hours; and the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts 29 hours.

☆ We put the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air head to head, and it's clear the cheaper iPad Air is the better tablet for most people
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-21 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | Senior Tech Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The 2022 iPad Air has the same performance as the 2021 iPad Pros , but it's $200 to $500 cheaper. If that's the case, the $750 iPad Air with 256GB is a better bet — and still cheaper than the base-level iPad Pro. Apple iPad Air 2022 vs iPad Pro 2021: camerasAppleI'd consider this a niche option, as phones come with cameras already. Apple iPad Air 2022 vs iPad Pro 2021: which should you buy? However, none of the iPad Pro models can beat the iPad Air on value.

Jetson One is a $92,000 flying car. Companies are always looking for new market niches, and flying cars are quickly becoming the next big thing. There are plans for cars that both fly and work on the road and for flying taxis that will aim to form the basis of future travel. The company's first flying car, Jetson One, is already on sale. The car can take off vertically and remain airborne, although the company doesn't specify the maximum altitude that the vehicle can reach.

☆ Что произойдет с Землей, если люди исчезнут
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-03 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +8 min

Глобальная приостановка человеческой деятельности стала в буквальном смысле слова глотком свежего воздуха для природы. И как скоро пропадут следы человеческой цивилизации? Нефть выльется из танкеров в океанАвторы фильма крайне внимательны к артефактам человеческой цивилизации и прослеживают судьбу самых известных творений. И наконец, через 50 млн лет от человечества останутся лишь пластиковые бутылки да осколки стекол под землей, а через 100 млн лет — только полиэтиленовые пакеты да космический мусор. Начавшаяся зима заставит многих животных США мигрировать на юг и приведет к гибели миллиардов тараканов, оставшихся в домах без отопления.

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☆ 5G will advance payments and mobile commerce
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-23 | by ( Jim Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

5G tech will likely bring about positive changes to the retail industry. The following is a preview of one Ecommerce & Retail report, the How 5G will Change Retail. 5G technology could bring about positive changes to the retail industry. Shekel Brainweigh has developed an autonomous retail store format with AI-enabled smart shelf systems that count inventory by weighing items on shelves. We forecast that US mobile payment volume will rise from $705.28 billion in 2019 to $2.541 trillion in 2025 across mcommerce, proximity mobile payments, and mobile peer-to-peer (P2P) payments.

☆ (grafic) Cât costă producția unui iPhone 12 Pro în comparație cu prețul său de peste 30 000 de lei
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-26 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

(grafic) Cât costă producția unui iPhone 12 Pro în comparație cu prețul său de peste 30 000 de leiUn iPhone 12 Pro (capacitatea de memorie de 512 GB) se vinde la un preț de peste 30 000 de lei. Experții de la Fomalhaut Techno Solutions au desfăcut un iPhone 12 Pro de 512 GB ca să vadă ce piese are și cât valorează acestea. Ecranul de pe iPhone 12 Pro nu este cea mai scumpă componentă. În timp ce iPhone 12 Pro ajunge pe la 8 300 de lei în producție și costă 20 400 de lei în magazinele Apple, un iPhone 12 standard costă 17 000 de lei la raft în magazinele Apple și are un cost de producție de 7 630 de lei. Un alt lucru interesant este însă faptul că iPhone 12 nu este produs cu foarte multe componente din China.

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