Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above.
Google restricted Meta's access to Gemini AI computing capacity, impacting internal projects and forcing Meta to rely more on its own Llama and Muse Spark models. This comes as Meta faces rising AI token costs and seeks to reduce dependence on rivals.
AI's massive energy needs are driving a search for power sources beyond renewables. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), produced from cow manure, is emerging as a surprising solution, offering reliable, dispatchable electricity while reducing agricultural methane emissions.
Switzerland has completed one year of operating trains over the world's first solar power plant built into active railway tracks. Developed by Sun-Ways, the project in Buttes has shown promising results, leading to a collaboration agreement with an Italian partner and interest from several other countries.
India has approved its first Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopters, enabling satellite-based landings. Developed by AAI and approved by DGCA, it enhances safety and all-weather operations, starting at Undavalli heliport.
Chinese robotics company Agibot livestreamed six days of its G2 humanoid robots operating on a full tablet production line at Longcheer Technology's factory. The robots produced 17,625 tablets with a 99.99% success rate, demonstrating practical industrial application of embodied AI.
Chinese robotics company Agibot livestreamed six days of its G2 humanoid robots operating on a full tablet production line at Longcheer Technology. The robots produced 17,625 tablets with a 99.99% success rate, demonstrating practical industrial application of embodied AI.
