Alphabet appoints Tekedra Mawakana as new VP for public policy

Tekedra Mawakana will help Waymo naviguate the minefield of placing autonomous vehicles on the road and deal with various state governments while at the same time respect concerns on job security and safety. For Alphabet’s self-driving car project, the biggest challenge isn’t the technology per say, its ensuring that there is regulatory framework that allows the placing…

Levis to unveil the world’s first smart jacket this fall

Expect the Levis Commuter to set you back by $350. The future with Google appears to be very promising: its Advanced Technology and Products group which creates innovative stuff like Project Jacquard, which turns everyday objects into interactive, gesture-controlled surfaces. While that was in the past, the Levi’s Commuter jacket is its current obsession. The researchers…