[ad_1] It’s easy to see why Intel would be interested in Moovit, and not just because of existing financial backing. The startup uses a mix of AI and data analytics to monitor real-time traffic and offer transit directions to roughly 800 million people. That could be valuable for robotaxis and other driverless vehicles that need […]
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Alexa can now provide traffic updates and severe weather alerts
[ad_1] Severe weather can be another problem that sidelines your plans or your commute. By saying, “Alexa, tell me when there’s a severe weather alert,” you’ll be notified in the case of particularly choppy storms. If you missed an NBA game, you can now catch the highlights on any Alexa-enabled device with a screen. You […]
Artist creates traffic jams in Google Maps with a wagon full of phones
[ad_1] Weckert’s description of the project says he wanted to draw attention to just how dependent we’ve become on services like Maps. Citing apps like Airbnb, Uber and Foodora, he wrote: “All of these apps function via interfaces with Google Maps and create new forms of digital capitalism and commodification. Without these maps, car sharing […]
Volvo’s new app tells you what to do after a car accident
[ad_1] After confirming to Volvo customer care that you’re not hurt or in need of emergency assistance, you’ll get a text to your phone linking you to the service. The app will then guide you step-by-step through the necessary actions you need to take, such as taking photos of the damage, writing down notes about […]
Google Duplex still confuses restaurants
[ad_1] One year later, restaurants are still confused by Google DuplexNatt Garun,The Verge Google had us in awe when it debuted the AI-powered Duplex tech at I/O 2018. The system can be used to make reservations on your behalf, and it can even make a call if one is required. A year later though, it […]