On Friday, June 6, 2025, Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for the Optimus humanoid team at Tesla, announced he was leaving to spend more time with his family. That’s the news. Let the speculation begin! Many observers initially suspected a rupture between Kovac and Musk caused by Elon’s increasingly intense political machinations. But he… Continue reading Clean Technica: Milan Kovac, Head Of Tesla Optimus Program, Departs004059
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Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release Stacked SPAD Depth Sensor for Automotive LiDAR Applications, Delivering High-Resolution, High-Speed Performance
High-resolution, high-speed distance measuring performance contributes to safer, more reliable future mobility ATSUGI, Japan, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) today announced the upcoming release of the IMX479 stacked, direct Time of Flight (dToF) SPAD depth sensor for automotive LiDAR systems, delivering both high-resolution and high-speed performance. The new sensor product… Continue reading Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release Stacked SPAD Depth Sensor for Automotive LiDAR Applications, Delivering High-Resolution, High-Speed Performance
LG Innotek unveils automotive 5G broadband satellite communication module
LG Innotek has unveiled its all-new Automotive 5G Communication Module with satellite connectivity, through which it aims to enable high-speed communication for users at any location, at any time of the day. The module itself supports satellite communication over 5G broadband (NR-NTN, with a bandwidth of approximately 30 MHz) that is installed in the vehicle… Continue reading LG Innotek unveils automotive 5G broadband satellite communication module
Photos show Waymo vehicles on fire during LA protests as company cuts downtown service
A row of Waymo vehicles burn on a street during an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Benjamin Hanson | Afp | Getty Images Several Waymo autonomous vehicles were set ablaze in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday amid widespread protests against President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown. A spokesperson for the… Continue reading Photos show Waymo vehicles on fire during LA protests as company cuts downtown service
‘AI Maker, Not an AI Taker’: UK Builds Its Vision With NVIDIA Infrastructure
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ambition for Britain to be an “AI maker, not an AI taker,” is becoming a reality at London Tech Week. With NVIDIA’s support, the U.K. is building sovereign compute infrastructure, investing in cutting-edge research and skills, and fostering AI leadership across sectors. As London Tech Week kicks off today, NVIDIA… Continue reading ‘AI Maker, Not an AI Taker’: UK Builds Its Vision With NVIDIA Infrastructure
Waymo Halts Service in LA as Vandals Keep Setting Its Robotaxis on Fire
An unreal scene. Downtown Los Angeles was a literal riot scene on Sunday as people vandalized and torched several Waymo vehicles while protesting nation-wide deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to CNBC, prompting the robotaxi company to shut down service to the area. Dramatic images from the scene showed a line of Waymo cars engulfed in… Continue reading Waymo Halts Service in LA as Vandals Keep Setting Its Robotaxis on Fire
MarketsandMarkets’ 360Quadrants Recognizes Top Startups and SMEs in the EV Battery Quadrant Report 2025
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 360Quadrants has released its latest EV Battery Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025, recognizing key players, including both global giants and emerging innovators, for their excellence in market presence, product innovation, and business strategy. The report highlights that Automotive Cells Company, Ultium Cells, Morrow Batteries, and Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., among… Continue reading MarketsandMarkets’ 360Quadrants Recognizes Top Startups and SMEs in the EV Battery Quadrant Report 2025
LG Innotek Unveils World’s First Automotive 5G Broadband Satellite Communication Module
High-speed, high-volume communication anywhere, anytime—enhancing safety and advancing autonomous driving capabilities. “The core of LG Innotek’s Automotive Components Business, aiming to grow the automotive communication module segment into approximately more than 800 million U.S. dollars business.” SEOUL, South Korea, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek has unveiled the world’s first Automotive 5G Communication Module… Continue reading LG Innotek Unveils World’s First Automotive 5G Broadband Satellite Communication Module
Business Integra Launches Mission-Ready Healthcare Staffing Solutions Backed by AI Technology
BETHESDA, Md., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Business Integra (BI), a leader in mission-critical talent solutions, is proud to announce its official entry into the healthcare and wellness staffing sector. With a proven track record of supporting federal missions, BI now delivers rapid, AI-powered allied staffing services to support federal and commercial clients across the nation. … Continue reading Business Integra Launches Mission-Ready Healthcare Staffing Solutions Backed by AI Technology
Waymo robotaxis, Lime e-scooters set ablaze during LA protests
Several Waymo robotaxis and Lime e-scooters were set on fire this weekend amid unrest in downtown Los Angeles spurred by groups protesting immigration raids in the city by the Trump administration. A group of protesters attacked five Waymo autonomous vehicles on Los Angeles Street early on Sunday evening, reports Los Angeles Times. They slashed tires,… Continue reading Waymo robotaxis, Lime e-scooters set ablaze during LA protests