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Israel Shoots Down Iranian Drone, Strikes Iranian Targets in Syria: Army

US News and World Report US and World News

"A combat helicopter successfully intercepted an Iranian UAV that was launched from Syria and infiltrated Israel. The aircraft was identified by the Aerial Defense Systems at an early phase and was under surveillance until the interception," the military said in a statement.


Uber, Google's Waymo Settle Case Over Trade Secrets For Self-Driving Cars

NPR Technology

On Friday, Uber and Google's Waymo self-driving unit announced a settlement in their trade-secrets case. On Friday, Uber and Google's Waymo self-driving unit announced a settlement in their trade-secrets case. Uber has reached a settlement valued at $245 million with Google's self-driving car subsidiary Waymo, in a major trade secrets trial that began Monday. Federal District Judge William Alsup revealed news of the settlement Friday morning in a San Francisco courtroom. Waymo, the company spun off from Google's self-driving project, had accused Uber of poaching its top self-driving car engineer, Anthony Levandowski, who had led Google's efforts on autonomous vehicles since 2011.


Uber and Google's Waymo reach surprise settlement in a lawsuit over self-driving technology

Washington Post - Technology News

BREAKING: Uber and Google's Waymo reached a surprise settlement in a lawsuit over self-driving technology. Uber will give Waymo a small stake in the ride-sharing company in the settlement that was reached on the fifth day of a high-profile lawsuit between the two companies. Uber's CEO in a letter expressed regret for how the company acquired technology at the heart of the lawsuit. After their first day in court, there is, it would seem, only one thing both sides of the Waymo-Uber trial agree on: The company that controls the autonomous vehicle market controls the future of transportation. In history's eyes, coming in second is the same as losing.


Sci-fi film 'Black Hollow Cage' will leave you uncomfortably numb

Los Angeles Times

Writer-director Sadrac Gonzรกlez puts an austere, arty spin on a solid science-fiction premise in "Black Hollow Cage," a time-travel movie more in the mold of Andrei Tarkovsky than "Back to the Future." The film looks stunning and presents some provocative ideas, but Gonzรกlez's quietly contemplative approach is numbing.


How Virtual Assistants Have Taken Over the Music Industry and Beyond (and Why It's OK)

Forbes Europe

"Siri, where's the best place to grab dinner nearby?" "What's the weather today, Siri?" "Hey, Siri. Who won the game last night?" It has become second nature for me to ask my iPhone questions and expect a chipper, informative response. From grabbing a bite to booking a flight, Siri has become an ...


The wilder shores of brain boosting

Nature

Transcranial direct current stimulation has been claimed to enhance learning.Credit: Liz Hafalia/Polaris/eyevine Is there a common element that binds diverse mental abilities, from language to mental arithmetic? Or do these skills compete for our brains' limited resources? In The Genius Within, Dav...


What Critics Are Saying About Apple's HomePod

Slate

At long last, Apple's HomePod is here--or reviews of it are, at least. The HomePod, Apple's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Home, begins shipping on Friday, but early reviews of the $349 smart home speaker began making the rounds Tuesday morning. The initial verdict, it would appear, is decidedly mixed. The smart speaker faces stiff competition from Amazon and Google's product lines, which have both been available for multiple years and experienced booming sales in recent months. However, Apple has positioned its entrant as not just a voice-based smart home assistant but as a high-end audio device and musical companion.


Amazon second headquarters: Some see a clue in Amazon's Alexa Super Bowl ad

USATODAY - News Top Stories

When Alexa loses her voice, celebrities--including Rebel Wilson, Cardi B, and Anthony Hopkins--help her get it back. Amazon's Alexa Super Bowl ad was a hit during the big game. With guest spots from Gordon Ramsey, Cardi B, Rebel Wilson, Sir Anthony Hopkins and even founder Jeff Bezos, the ad impres...


Waymo v Uber: Who stole what?

BBC News - Technology

Waymo, the self-driving car company spun out of Google, is locked in a legal battle with Uber, alleging the cab company stole its key technology.