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Replacing driver hand gestures with holography

The 3D rendering visualizes a possible application scenario involving the holographic ground projector. Credit: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft How do you decide whether a pedestrian needs to wait or it's safe to cross the road in front of a car? In today's world, drivers and pedestrians simply exchange a brief eye contact or small hand gestures to express their intentions to one another. But how will future autonomous cars…

Believe it or not, golf carts are now replacing cars. Here’s why

In recent years, a surprising trend has begun gaining momentum across the US: Golf carts are being increasingly adopted as primary modes of transportation in communities, beach towns, and other areas. The traditional image of golf carts as mere mobility aides for silver-haired retirees to traverse the greens is shifting rapidly. If you’re skeptical, I can’t blame you. But the times are changing, so let’s dive deeper into why golf carts are making excellent car replacements for so many people.…

5 ways Europe can reduce the risks of AI replacing jobs

It seems barely a day goes by without reports of artificial intelligence replacing jobs. On Thursday, BT added the latest bad news, when the UK telecoms giant announced plans to replace 10,000 staff with AI. Across Europe, predictions on automation’s effect on jobs vary wildly —but major changes are inevitable. With the impact already being felt, the need for government action is becoming urgent. Here are six interventions they can take. 1. Retraining the workforce The concept of a “job for…

Samsung not replacing Google with Bing in smartphones anytime soon: Report

Samsung Electronics will not change the default search engine on its smartphones from Google to Microsoft Corp’s Bing any time soon, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Google-parent Alphabet Inc gained more than 1% in premarket trading. Microsoft shares were down about 1%. Samsung has suspended an internal review that explored replacing Google with Bing on its web-browsing app, which comes pre-installed on the company’s smartphones, according to the report.…

The Notion of Edgar Wright Replacing James Gunn on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Gets Royally Roasted

Image via Marvel Studios James Gunn might be gone from the MCU forever, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end for the Guardians of the Galaxy. Even if fans of Marvel have shown a serious lack of imagination when it comes to a suitable replacement. GotG Vol. 3 was a pretty fantastic swansong for Gunn’s career in the MCU. While it definitely has its flaws the film was received well by fans and critics, causing many to claim the director had single-handedly saved Marvel. With future prospects looking brighter,…

Editorial: Replacing the Chevy Bolt with electric SUVs would be a climate tragedy

Can we pour one out for the Chevy Bolt?When the small electric hatchback came onto the market six years ago, it was a game changer: The relatively affordable battery-powered vehicle with 238 miles of range on a single charge demonstrated the mass-market potential for EVs.The Bolt has only grown in popularity, as its range improved, gas prices spiked and sticker price cuts made it one of the cheapest electric vehicles on the market. If you can find one for the suggested retail price of $26,500, you could get it for less…

Google is replacing Chrome’s lock icon because most people don’t know what it means

Do you know what the lock icon in your web browser means? If not, you're far from alone. Google now plans to replace the lock next to the address in Chrome with a variant of the "tune" icon you see below. Simply put, most people don't understand it. According to Google's research, only 11 percent of users realize that it refers to HTTPS encryption. Many others think it means the site is trustworthy — a problem when even phishing sites use the technology. The tune icon doesn't imply trustworthiness, Google says. Instead,…

IBM Stated It is Considering Replacing Around 7,800 Jobs with AI

IBM has stated that it is considering replacing around 7,800 jobs with artificial intelligence International Business Machines Corp., or IBM, has disclosed that it is thinking about using AI to replace about 7,800 employees. According to IBM Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna, the corporation will halt hiring for positions it believes AI bots can fill. In this article, we have explained how IBM is replacing around 7,800 Jobs with AI. Read to know more about replacing around 7,800 Jobs with AI. Since the introduction…

Alphabet Shares Fall 4 Percent as Samsung Mulls Replacing Google With Bing as Default Search on Its Devices

Alphabet shares fell over 4 percent in premarket trading on Monday after a report that South Korea's Samsung Electronics was considering replacing Google with Microsoft-owned Bing as the default search engine on its devices.The report, published by the New York Times over the weekend, underscores the growing challenges Google's $162-billion (roughly Rs. 13,29,477 crore) a-year search engine business face from Bing — a minor player that has risen in prominence recently after the integration of the artificial intelligence…