Apple’s Project Titan, the company’s secretive team believed to be working on an electric car, is currently facing serious dilemma as some of the tech giant’s top executives expressed dismay with the team’s progress.
A Rubik's Cube puzzle has been solved by a robot in less than 1.2 seconds in a posted YouTube video, unofficially breaking the Guinness World Record. Two American engineers built the machine using a group of motors, 3D-printed parts, and webcams.
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has stated in an interview he is surprised by the progress tech companies including Google and Apple have made in developing electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving cars. The traditional automotive company that was once owned by Jaguar and Ford now includes auto brands such as Mercedes-Benz that have become world-famous for their auto technology.
Things are getting from bad to worse for Takata as a recently announced recall adds more than five million cars believed to have been installed with potentially defective air bags from the Japanese company. The newest recall includes cars from previously unaffected car manufacturers.
Several reports have surface on Jan. 22 claiming that Apple veteran Steve Zadesky, initially thought to be calling the shots of the company’s Project Titan car initiative, has informed some of his co-workers about his plans about leaving the company.
The SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk is however, still optimistic about the project's success, despite the recent setback.
Buick's Avista has won the EyesOn Design Award for a concept car at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, which will continue until January 24. The American automaker also received the award last year for its Avenir Concept. It is given to a concept and production vehicle that is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Self-driving cars might become fully autonomous in the future, but human drivers are still needed behind the wheel in case there is an emergency situation. Google reports that from September 2014 to November 2015 the drivers of its autonomous vehicles took control of the robotic cars 341 times to avoid a "disengagement" event. Companies that are testing driverless cars annually report such figures to California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the 2017 E-Class sedan at the 2016 North American International Auto (NAIA) Show, offering a huge push to add all manner of new technology.
Apple has officially begun its in-car technology and the infotainment space feature by offering a product called CarPlay.
