Transportation & Automation

Every day, the Solar-Powered Drone of the US Army is Achieving Unprecedented Feats.

Credit: AirbusThe US Army has successfully flown a minimalist drone powered by solar energy continuously for over 40 days, surpassing a previous world record and indicating what could be the future of military reconnaissance.The challenge: Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, such as satellites and drones, play a major role in protection by...

Want to Make Your DJI Air 2 or Air 2S Into a 360-Degree Camera? Check out this Camera by Insta360

Top view of Insta360's 360º camera. Credit Insta360Insta360 has revealed a new 360 camera, named The Sphere, developed especially for the DJI Air 2 and Air 2S.The accessory works similar to the company's previous 360 cameras, with two wide-angle lenses directed in opposite directions, which are then stitched together to produce 360-degree video and photos.However,...

Are you prepared for self-driving shipping? Einride has unveiled an enlarged range of autonomous trucks.

Einride's new autonomous truck. Credit: ErnrideEinride, a Swedish company that specializes in shipping technology, has recently expanded its range of software and hardware products. They have introduced designs for an Einride Trailer and added new features and functions to the Einride Saga platform.Einride's expanding range of shipping mobility solutions for clients is better emphasized...

The BeTriton: a Completely Electric all-in-one Camper, Trike, and Boat

The all-in-one Camper, Trike, and BoatThe BeTriton, a Latvian-made recreational vehicle, intends to transform the way individuals travel locally.As founder and CEO Aigars Lauzis puts it, "instead of globe-trotting and hopping on planes, you would really travel and engage with the surrounding landscapes around where you are."The inspiration for BeTriton came to Aigars Lauzis...

How Long Does it Take to Charge a Tesla?

Tesla models chargingUsing EV (Electrical Vehicles) instead of automobiles powered by internal combustion engines is good for the environment. Nevertheless, the absence of charging terminals and charging times makes people hesitate before getting themselves an electric car.Scientists and companies work together to offer faster charging times and more common charging stations, like roads that...

AI Seems To Be Better At Distributing Wealth Than Human Beings Are, Research Hints

Credit: Sharon McCutcheon/UnsplashA new study proposes that artificial intelligence (AI) can devise approaches to wealth distribution that are more popular than systems developed by people.The discoveries made by a group of researchers at UK-based AI firm DeepMind show that machine learning systems are not just proficient at fixing complicated physics and biology issues but...

Ericsson Launches IoT Accelerator Connect to Simplify Deployments

Ericsson launched IoT Accelerator Connect, a solution that aspires to simply deployments for enterprises and communications service providers across the world.IoT Accelerator ConnectIoT Accelerator Connect claims to provide "plug-and-play" access to cellular IoT connectivity that can scale over tens of millions of devices.Kyle Okamoto, General Manager of IoT, Ericsson, said:“We’re proud to make it...

Connected Car Operates with G+D Technology

Connected cars utilizing technology from the international technology group Giesecke+ Devrient (G+D) are furnished with two eSIM cards: one is utilized for eCalls, traffic information services or navigation, the other for the driver's private information and entertainment purposes.G+D TechnologyThe technological base is G+D's DSDA solution (Dual-SIM Dual-Active) and AirOn360 eSIM management platform. These solutions...

APG Releases Its Own Certification For Traveling Representatives

The APG is now establishing its own sales network beyond GDSs and BSPs with its new distribution products APG Connect and APG Platform.APG's aim with these new products is the non-IATA travel agent. Although all travel agents can register for these platforms, both are easy, secure, simple to establish and reserve on. All travel...

Supermicro Provides Intelligent Edge

Supermicro's ingenuityThe industry is emphasizing IoT ingenuity. The connected world is coming together, from your preferred retail store to the branch office and concealed in plain sight. With the development in 5G, IoT, edge applications, AI, data analysis, and compute power shaping Industry 4.0, the Smart City, and beyond, the digital age is here.Supermicro...