Tag: Possible_Terrorism_Warfare

Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step

Some robot experts watching saw a project that appeared to be quickly getting up to speed. “There’s nothing fundamentally groundbreaking, but they are doing cool stuff,” says Stefanie Tellex, an assistant professor at Brown University. Henrik Christensen, who researches robotics and AI at UC Davis, calls Tesla’s homegrown humanoid “a good initial design,” but adds… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step

Tier Mobility-owned Spin lays off about 10% of workforce, exits two markets

Spin, which was acquired by Tier Mobility earlier this year, has laid off about 10% of its staff — including a number of executives — and is exiting Canada and Seattle, TechCrunch has learned. The micromobility company informed its workforce of more than 700 during a Friday all-hands meeting that lower-than-expected demand in the U.S.… Continue reading Tier Mobility-owned Spin lays off about 10% of workforce, exits two markets

@VW Group: Two Women Get Rid of Plastic005894

A grey rolling door rises at the press of a button to reveal an unprepossessing warehouse space. Here in Buchholz, a small town in northern Germany, one of the most important goals of the future—a world without plastic—is being actively pursued. Traceless Materials GmbH, a German start-up, has developed an innovative solution. Hidden away inside… Continue reading @VW Group: Two Women Get Rid of Plastic005894

German FAZ: Mediocrity in Lower Saxony004241

It could be exciting with the state elections in Lower Saxony, at least a look at the polls gives that impression. The two top candidates from the SPD and CDU, Stephan Weil and Bernd Althusmann, received around 30 percent approval. The Greens are well below 20 percent in the polls, the AFD around 10 percent,… Continue reading German FAZ: Mediocrity in Lower Saxony004241

Systems Planning and Analysis Named Finalist for 2022 Government Contractor Award

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc., is a finalist for the 20th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ in the $75 million to $300 million category, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council. These awards honor innovative companies in the government contracting community… Continue reading Systems Planning and Analysis Named Finalist for 2022 Government Contractor Award

RETIRED ARMY MAJ GEN PEGGY COMBS NAMED ARMY AND NAVY ACADEMY PRESIDENT

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Retired Army Maj. Gen. Peggy C. Combs, whose command assignments included overseeing Army high school and college JROTC and ROTC units nationwide, has been selected as the new President of the Army and Navy Academy. Combs will become the 16th president and the first woman to head the… Continue reading RETIRED ARMY MAJ GEN PEGGY COMBS NAMED ARMY AND NAVY ACADEMY PRESIDENT

A data-sharing agreement between the US and UK is now in effect

As of today, a data-sharing pact between the US and the UK is in effect, five years after it was first floated. The two sides claim that the Data Access Agreement, which was authorized by the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act in the US, will help law enforcement to combat serious crimes… Continue reading A data-sharing agreement between the US and UK is now in effect

Apple no longer activates its proprietary SIM cards for iPads with cellular data

You may need to perform some extra legwork to connect an earlier iPad to cell networks. MacRumors has learned the company stopped activations for the Apple SIM in certain iPads as of October 1st. If you’re affected, you’ll have to either contact your carrier (and likely obtain a SIM card) or use an eSIM in… Continue reading Apple no longer activates its proprietary SIM cards for iPads with cellular data

Charleston County Teen Driver Safety Week Events

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Every 1.6 hours, a South Carolina teen driver is injured or killed in a car crash. The National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC) and State Farm are partnering with the Mount Pleasant Police Department and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD SC) to help students develop safer driving habits.… Continue reading Charleston County Teen Driver Safety Week Events