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IBM patents cognitive system to manage self-driving vehicles

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IBM scientists have been granted a patent around a machine learning system that can dynamically shift control of an autonomous vehicle between a human driver and a vehicle control processor in the event of a potential emergency, providing a safety measure that can contribute to accident prevention. Adapting to a driver’s personal preferences.

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Daimler invests in the start-up Anagog; smartphone-based behavior analysis with no need for backend server

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A significant advantage of the Anagog development JedAI SDK here is the high data and privacy protection which grants the users full control over their data, as no data transfer to a backend server is required. Anagog was founded in 2010 and in 2017 it participated in the start-up program “The Bridge” supported by Mercedes-Benz.

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Toyota Mobility Foundation and partners to launch Rama4 project to ease traffic congestion in Bangkok

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This project was initiated as an extension of the “Sathorn Model” which took place from 2015-2017 and achieved positive results through the implementation of a variety of countermeasures. This new “Rama4 Model” project, which will be funded through a grant of approximately 50 million baht (US$1.7 It will be known as the “Rama4 Model.”.

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3G’s Sunset Takes Aging Cars and Medical Devices With It

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With 3G, we all got our first glimpse at what we now take for granted: using our phones to browse the Internet, stream video, and more. AT&T sunset its 2G network in 2017; T-Mobile’s is still active (the company will sunset its 2G network this December); and Verizon’s was operational until the end of 2020.

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Who Really Invented the Thumb Drive?

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The gadget, roughly the size of a pack of chewing gum, held 8 megabytes of data and required no external power source, drawing power directly from a computer when connected. This was granted to Amir Ban, Dov Moran, and Oron Ogdan in November 2000. It was called the ThumbDrive. MB of data. Henn Tan: From truant to entrepreneur.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The 2018 BMW 5 Series iPerformance will be available at US dealers in spring 2017. BMW Connected onboard. With the launch of BMW Connected in the USA and Europe in 2016, BMW has introduced an all-encompassing digital concept designed to aid personal mobility. Globally, there are six, with two additional models in China).

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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It applies to installs dating back to January 1, 2017, and has been extended through December 31, 2021. Various tax and grant programs are available in every state except Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, North Dakota, South Dakota and West Virginia. It covers 30% of the cost for equipment and installation, up to $30,000.