Thursday, January 13, 2022

Looking back on the year’s most talked-about robots

But not every robot received a warm welcome this year. Tesla was slammed by experts when it announced its concept machine in August because it seemed to undermine how long it takes to develop a useful, good robot. The public was also heavily skeptical about a few of the other debuts due to their potential […] The post Looking back on the year’s most talked-about robots first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design

Waymo touts the amenities the cabin will hold, such as easily-reachable phone chargers and screens, and also looks towards a future where the most notable feature may be that which the car lacks, like a steering wheel. “The vehicles are currently configured with controls designed for human use that are required in the U.S.,” a […] The post Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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Amazon’s teaming up with a major automaker to create car ‘cockpits’

Amazon and Stellantis announced a series of collaborations on Wednesday that will integrate the tech company’s software into the automaker’s catalog of cars. Some of the digital features will be installed through the production process, and others will be sent straight to drivers through over-the-air software updates. Behind the scenes, Amazon and Stellantis engineers will […] The post Amazon’s teaming up with a major automaker to create car ‘cockpits’ first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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McCarthy, Foxx demand Biden education secretary turn over correspondence

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and House Education Committee ranking member Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Wednesday demanding [...] The post McCarthy, Foxx demand Biden education secretary turn over correspondence first appeared on PRP Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Film photography is expensive, but these tips can make it cheaper

My beloved HP5+ is hardly the least-expensive film on the market. I also like Ilford’s Kentmere 100. At ~$70.00 for a 100-foot roll, it costs just 11 cents per shot. Freestyle’s Arista EDU film costs $51.99 per 100-foot roll—just 8 cents per exposure. Bulk rolling has advantages beyond costs savings. Chief among them, you’re not […] The post Film photography is expensive, but these tips can make it cheaper first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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Tow Life Alpharetta Promise to Provide 24-Hour Tow Truck Services in Alpharetta

Tow life Alpharetta leading towing company in Alpharetta provides towing services whenever and wherever people need them. Their tow truck specialists promise to provide 24-hour tow truck services in Alpharetta, GA, to assist people when the unexpected happens. Its mission is to be the best tow truck company in Alpharetta. They believe that they need […] The post Tow Life Alpharetta Promise to Provide 24-Hour Tow Truck Services in Alpharetta first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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AI turned a Rembrandt masterpiece into 5.6 terabytes of data

As the story goes, in the 1600s Rembrandt was commissioned by the Amsterdam civic guard to create a sweeping oil painting for their headquarters. The Dutch portraitist constructed a scene with the city’s mayor and his lieutenant—plus 32 other characters, including a dressed-up young lass. The piece is thought to have been completed in 1642, […] The post AI turned a Rembrandt masterpiece into 5.6 terabytes of data first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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The Christmas Fair at Ascot Ascot, UK

Pick the perfect present from festive food, gorgeous gifts,  fine furniture handy homewares, arresting art, tempting toys,  jazzy jewellery,...