[ad_1] In the court filing, ex-employee Guangzhi Cao admits that he accessed Tesla’s source code and uploaded the files to a personal drive, but denies that his actions constitute theft of trade secrets. Tesla disagrees, writing in its complaint that the Autopilot feature Cao worked on is the “crown jewel of Tesla’s intellectual property portfolio” […]
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sued by people she blocked on Twitter
[ad_1] In the lawsuits, both men allege that they were blocked by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter after criticizing her on the platform. “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blocked me from viewing and engaging with her official Twitter profile after I responded to one of her political posts,” wrote Saladino under the lawsuit’s statement of claim. Hikind claims that […]
Virgin Orbit preps the LauncherOne rocket for its first drop test
[ad_1] Ever wonder what #LauncherOne looks like from Cosmic Girl’s perspective? Here’s some more footage from our most recent captive carry flight test, featuring never-before-seen angles of our flying launchpad. pic.twitter.com/IqMNi5mK2x — Virgin Orbit (@Virgin_Orbit) June 7, 2019 In fact, Virgin Orbit will release a fully built and fully loaded LauncherOne during that flight. The […]
Mars crew could 3D-print skin and bones for injuries
[ad_1] “In the case of burns, for instance, brand new skin could be bioprinted instead of being grafted from elsewhere on the astronaut’s body, doing secondary damage that may not heal easily in the orbital environment,” said Tommaso Ghidini, head of the division at the European Space Agency that oversees the project, in a statement. […]
Facebook plans to double its minority employees in the next five years
[ad_1] To get there, Facebook plans to double its female employees globally and its Black and Hispanic employees in the US. “It will be a company that reflects and better serves the people on our platforms, services and products,” Facebook said in a blog post. The company says the goal is both ambitious and important, […]
Lyft expands wheelchair accessible rides in LA and SF
[ad_1] Lyft says pricing for its WAV service will be the same as standard rides. In addition to the tests in LA and SF, Lyft has existing WAV partnerships in Boston and Toronto. “At Lyft we think of accessibility broadly and are thrilled to take this next step in expanding mobility options in San Francisco […]
Electric toothbrush maker Quip gets into pay-as-you-go dental care
[ad_1] Patients browse, book and pay for dental services directly on the Quipcare app. Prices are quoted up-front, and patients are spared from navigating the terms of their dental insurance plan. Dental professionals who partner with Quip as a part of their network provide the services, and the company claims that the costs are 30 […]
Maryland is already out of EV tax credits for 2019
[ad_1] The fact that the state burned through the funds so quickly speaks to the growing popularity of EVs and plug-in hybrids. The number of EVs registered in Maryland reportedly doubled from 2017 to 2018, and it reached more than 18,000 in February. Maryland has a goal to register 300,000 EVs by 2025, and it […]
‘Code with Google’ helps bring coding into the classroom
[ad_1] “Code with Google is the next step in our ongoing commitment to closing equity gaps in computer science education. With the right tools and resources, more teachers can help their students unlock their potential with code,” wrote Google Vice-President of Education and University Relations in a blog post. The resource wraps in the company’s […]
Aircraft lands itself for the first time
[ad_1] No airport assistance required.Aircraft lands itself truly autonomously for the first time Researchers at Technische Universität München have successfully tested a system that uses a combination of computer vision and GPS to have the aircraft land itself. The technology uses GPS to navigate but combines that with visible light and infrared cameras to spot […]