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Sony introduces 360? “Safety Cocoon” concept for automotive image sensors at CES

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That sensor is capable of capturing high-resolution color images even in light conditions as low as 0.005 lux—darker than a star-filled night sky. With ToF technology, the distance to an object is measured by the time it takes for light from a light source to reach the object and reflect back to the sensor.

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HERE unveils next-generation open platform real-time data services for automotive industry

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On the eve of the Paris Motor Show, HERE, the high-definition mapping and location services business company acquired by Audi, BMW and Daimler ( earlier post ), announced next-generation vehicle-sourced data services. Hazard light usage.

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In 1926, TV Was Mechanical

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His noctovision used infrared light to see objects in the dark, which some experts claim was a precursor to radar. John Logie Baird [shown here] used the heads of ventriloquist dummies in early experiments because they didn’t mind the heat and bright lights of his televisor. But Baird earned his spot in history with the televisor.

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The Tesla MCU1 conundrum: How early FSD adopters were left behind in limbo

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“I bought my Model S in 2017 based on their advertising claiming that it had the necessary hardware for self-driving. The ad) also stated ‘The person in the driver’s seat is only there for legal reasons. “I have a December 2017 Model S 75D. Back then, it took a leap of faith. . He is not doing anything.

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iRobot CEO Colin Angle on Data Privacy and Robots in the Home

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In September of 2017, we spoke with iRobot CEO Colin Angle about iRobot's approach to data privacy, directly addressing many similar concerns. The views expressed in the Q&A from 2017 remain true," iRobot told us. Story from 7 September 2017 follows: About a month ago, iRobot CEO Colin Angle. We take that trust seriously.".

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Worldwide Campaign for Neurorights Notches Its First Win

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The Flow headset from Kernel uses near-infrared light to measure blood flow in the brain. Concepts such as “brain data” need to be clarified, critics say, because a broad definition could include behavioral data that reflects what’s going on in a person’s mind, which many companies already collect. The 5 Neurorights.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Ready to ride.