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FCA and Google collaborate on a Uconnect system concept powered by Android OS

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FCA is collaborating with Google on next-generation connected car systems enabled by the power of an open platform and the ecosystem of the Android open-source operating system. At CES 2017 this week, FCA and Google will demonstrate a seamless integration of the Uconnect 8.4-inch Click to enlarge.

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Good Energies, Google and Marubeni Investing in Offshore Wind Backbone

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Energy investor Good Energies, Google and Marubeni Corporation are investing in the Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) backbone transmission project. Source: Google. Good Energies, an experienced investor in the development of renewable energy projects across North America, Europe and Asia, and Google are each investing 37.5%

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Audi investing ~€100M in charging infrastructure at German sites; 10% of parking spaces by mid-2022

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This independent concept is the largest charging infrastructure project carried out by a German employer. The ~€100-million investment provides Audi with a head start in terms of setup and operation expertise for the hardware and software of such charging concepts while also allowing the company to pilot a new business area of mobility.

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Help Build the Future of Assistive Technology

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That's the concept – in a simplified form, of course. To give you an idea, this year's attendees included Google, Microsoft, Hulu, Amazon, and the Central Intelligence Agency. Help build the future of assistive technology! GRE is not required and financial aid is available. Request more information about the program here.

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Pioneer of Google’s Data Centers Dies at 58

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Luiz André Barroso Data center pioneer Senior member, 59; died 16 September An engineer at Google for more than 20 years, Barroso is credited with designing the company’s warehouse-size data centers. While there, he investigated how to build hardware to run more modern business applications and Web services. as a software engineer.

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Tiny Lasers Could Finally Bring Us Really Smart AR Glasses

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When Google Glass debuted almost a decade ago, augmented reality (AR) wearables seemed poised to take off. But Google withdrew its smart glasses from the market in early 2015. But Google withdrew its smart glasses from the market in early 2015. MegaOne builds projectors. The optical module is approximately 0.7

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GenAI may add USD 1.2-1.5 tn to India’s GDP in next 7 years – ET Auto

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In India, companies like L&T have taken an early lead in building foundational digital literacy by launching Coursera’s GenAI Academy for their entire workforce. Students in rural India now have a virtual coach with conversational abilities, explaining concepts in their language.

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