Australia exposed data for over 774,000 migrants
Carelessness with data is dangerous as a general rule, but it’s particularly damaging when it affects vulnerable groups. The Australian government is facing criticism after its home affairs… Continued here: Australia exposed data for over 774,000 migrants
Bird adds a ‘Warm Up Mode’ for gentler acceleration
Scooter safety will still be a problem when it’s clear to start travelling again, and Bird thinks it can help assuage newcomers to its sharing service when people return to the streets. It’s… Read more here: Bird adds a ‘Warm Up Mode’ for gentler acceleration
Game Developers Conference will stream panels and awards for free
All the virtual talks will be available for free through the GDC Vault, while “many” will reach YouTube in the weeks and months ahead.Some of these talks will appeal primarily to developers. GDC… Continued here: Game Developers Conference will stream panels and awards for free
Google algorithm lets robots teach themselves to walk
By successfully tweaking existing algorithms, researchers from Google Robotics were able to get a four-legged robot to learn how to walk forwards and backwards and turn, all by itself and in a… Originally posted here: Google algorithm lets robots teach themselves to walk
Volocopter is researching the best air taxis routes in Southeast Asia
In 2018, Volocopter said it planned to fly autonomous air taxis within five years. So far, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles have taken flight in Dubai, Helsinki, Las… Continued here: Volocopter is researching the best air taxis routes in Southeast Asia
