Toyota acquires US map and driverless data provider Carmera

On Thursday Toyota Motor Corp’s research arm said, it had acquired US based map and driverless vehicles data provider Carmera. The acquisition underscores Toyota’s push to bulk up its self-driving arsenal as traditional automakers compete with tech giants in the emerging autonomous vehicles sector. The acquisition will provide Toyota access to real-time, high-definition maps and crowdsourced…

Amazon.com to use Ai-powered video cameras in its branded delivery vans

In a statement Amazon.com said, it will install AI-powered video cameras in its branded delivery vans in order to improve the safety of both drivers and the communities in which it delivers. Recently Amazon has started rolling out camera-based safety technology across its delivery fleet. “This technology will provide drivers real-time alerts to help them…

Google’s Soli sensors herald the coming age of realtime 3D portable motion sensors

Google Soli sensors have won approval from the FCC, which includes their usage aboard aircraft. Google’s Soli sensors, which use radars to capture motion in realtime in a 3D space, can enable touchless control of functions. Google’s Project Soli got a shot in the arm after it received an approval from U.S. regulators to deploy…

France’s Sigfox develops tiny sensors to track and monitor endangered species

Sigfox has collaborated with conservationists and specialized groups, including the International Rhino Foundation, to develop this tiny sensor. In a development that could potentially positively impact the environment, Sigfox, a French tech company has developed a bite-size tracker that once inserted into the horns of rhinoceros can help conservationists track, monitor and protect the endangered…

Apple acquires augmented reality focused startup for undisclosed amount

Although no date and price information is available for the acquisition, as per an industry executive in the augmented reality industry, the acquisition may have taken place in the first half of 2018. In a development that clearly shows Apple Inc’s plans for the augmented reality market, Cupertino has acquired Colorado-based Akonia Holographics – a…

Trading Technologies International Inc acquires Neurensic LLC for undisclosed sum

Neurensic specialises in developing machine learning based software which markets participants, includers, traders, stock exchanges and market regulators, can use in real time to spot market related risks. Chicago-based Trading Technologies International Inc, a trading software provider has disclosed that has acquired Neurensic LLC for an undisclosed amount. Neurensic uses ai for market surveillance and…