Friday, October 23, 2015

Drivers Push Tesla’s Autopilot Beyond Its Abilities

Tesla has invented autopilot for their new cars. It can fully control your vehicle and steer for you. There have been a few problems with it though. Sometimes is doesn't fully detect the road or other cars leading to dangerous situations. The car uses 12 ultrasonic long distance sensors. http://www.technologyreview.com/news/542651/drivers-push-teslas-autopilot-beyond-its-abilities/

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Facebook giving free internet to Africa

Facebook and French satellite company Eutelsat are going to send a satellite up into space to give 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa free internet. It is set to be sent into space in late 2016. Facebook is on a mission to connect the world. They believe that the satellite will be the start of it.