For the past six years, tech companies — led by Google — have been testing out self-driving cars. As the robotic prototypes have moved from private tracks to public roads, the projects have raised hopes of safer transportation. After all, it’s human error that causes nearly all driving accidents. Washingtonpost
On Tuesday, two driverless prototypes, one operated by Google and the other by Delphi Automotive, nearly collided in Palo Alto, California.
The new Google Inc. (GOOGL) cars look like mini mini Coopers: tiny, pod-like two-seaters that have been approved to drive up to 25 miles per hour on the roads around the company’s Mountain View headquarters. Previously, the cars were confined to a private track on a former Air Force base, according to the Associated Press.
Samsung has been accused of disabling Microsoft’s software in preference for its own, leaving computers insecure. Bbc
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) technical expert Patrick Barker said he had found Samsung software downloading and running a file called Disable_Windowsupdate.exe, while helping a user with a computer problem.
He said “a few Samsung-manufactured computer systems” were affected.
Samsung said it was just giving customers the choice about running Windows software.
“It is not true that we are blocking a Windows 8.1 operating system update on our computers,” Samsung said in a statement.
“As part of our commitment to consumer satisfaction, we are providing our users with the option to choose if and when they want to update the Windows software on their products.”
According to Samsung, the SW update allows users “to download the newest drives, updates and software for your Windows PC”.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, watches, and portable digital music players worldwide. The company also sells related software, services, accessories, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications.
In tech-savvy Singapore, new Apple products typically trigger snaking lines spanning multiple blocks, but the Apple Watch got short shrift. cnbc
When stores on the city’s Orchard shopping district opened their doors at 9am, a group of around 40 had gathered at the iconic ION mall. Across the street, around 15 people were milling outside Paragon’s iStudio store while a crowd of around 25 lined up outside luxury watch store The Hour Glass.
Because Singapore doesn’t have an Apple retail store, only select authorized re-sellers are allowed to carry the Cupertino giant’s products. cnbc
“I was expecting a much longer queue, so this is good news for me,” exclaimed Mario Dinata, a mobile engineer waiting in line at iStudio. cnbc
The smartwatch only becomes accessible on Apple Singapore’s online store on Friday afternoon and phone inquiries have been minimal in the past week, according to employees at the iStudio store.
As an app developer, Dinata says he’s often first in line for the newest Apple toys so he can test it out before his competitors. “This is definitely much smaller than previous lines,” he said, smiling. cnbc
Apple said Thursday that it is removing games from its online app store that feature the Confederate flag in “offensive or mean-spirited ways.” According to AP
The move comes days after Apple CEO Tim Cook called on people in a tweet to honor the victims of the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting by eradicating racism and the symbols that feed it.
Apple said in a statement Thursday that apps are being removed “that use the Confederate flag in offensive or mean-spirited ways, which is in violation of our guidelines.” Other apps that depict the flag in educational or historical contexts are not being removed.
Apple Inc., which is based in Cupertino, California, is the latest company to distance itself from the divisive symbol after the shooting suspect, Dylann Storm Roof, appeared in photos holding the flag. AP
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