Category: Automotive

Waymo at CVPR 2021: Building the future of perception for autonomous vehicles

Starting this weekend, researchers, developers, and engineers from all over the world will gather virtually for the (CVPR). As a pioneer in the autonomous driving space, Waymo will host and speak in multiple workshops presenting its recent research work. Chen Wu on Scaling the Perception and Autonomous Driving Systems via Efficient Data, Learning, and Simulation… Continue reading Waymo at CVPR 2021: Building the future of perception for autonomous vehicles

Google may be adding Bluetooth detection to its Find My Device service

Google may be working on expanding Android’s Find My Device functionality to more closely match the capabilities of Apple’s Find My network. Conducting an API teardown of the latest Play services release, 9to5Google found evidence of an API called Spot. The outlet enabled the feature to get a “Find My Device network” toggle to show… Continue reading Google may be adding Bluetooth detection to its Find My Device service

EA tests FIFA Ultimate Team loot boxes you can preview

As part of FIFA 21’s ongoing Festival of FUTball event, EA is selling new Ultimate Team Preview Packs that allow you to see their contents before you make a decision whether to buy them. After previewing one of the packages, a timer starts that prevents you from seeing what’s inside another loot box until it… Continue reading EA tests FIFA Ultimate Team loot boxes you can preview

Tool around in a real-time generated AI version of ‘GTAV’

Last month, you may have seen that a group of researchers created a machine learning system that could transform the presentation of Grand Theft Auto V into something that looks almost photorealistic. It turns out, at about the same time, another group of AI enthusiasts were working on something even more impressive involving Rockstar’s open… Continue reading Tool around in a real-time generated AI version of ‘GTAV’

YouTube’s iOS app is finally getting picture-in-picture

YouTube is bringing a long-awaited feature to its iPhone app: picture-in-picture (PiP). All Premium subscribers will soon have access to the viewer, and YouTube says it plans to enable PiP for all iOS users in the US. “Picture-in-Picture allows users to watch YouTube videos in a small mini player while simultaneously browsing outside of the… Continue reading YouTube’s iOS app is finally getting picture-in-picture

Indonesia’s VC-backed startups dole out biggest bonuses among ASEAN peers …

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Indonesia’s VC-backed startups dole out biggest bonuses among ASEAN peers …

Co-founder of SoftBank-backed Indian online grocer Grofers exits firm

While Kumar will not be involved in the day-to-day functions of the company, he will continue his role as a board member of the e-grocery firm and be a shareholder in the company. “When I look back at what we have achieved in this short time, I can only feel proud. You should too. We… Continue reading Co-founder of SoftBank-backed Indian online grocer Grofers exits firm

Faurecia acquires Scottish backlighting tech major DesignLED

Faurecia has, earlier this month, acquired DesignLED. Based in Scotland, DesignLED specialises in advanced backlighting technologies. DesignLED has developed advanced, flexible technology uniquely suited to a growing range of automotive lighting and human machine interface (HMI) applications. The acquisition will help strengthen Faurecia’s display technologies and immersive experiences offered for its ‘Cockpit of the Future’. Formed… Continue reading Faurecia acquires Scottish backlighting tech major DesignLED