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ORLANDO, Fla. (March 14, 2024) – A majority of U.S. drivers express concern (66%) or uncertainty (25%) about fully self-driving cars, and this concern has not decreased since it spiked last year, according to AAA’s latest survey on self-driving cars. However, interest in semi-autonomous technologies such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) and lane-keeping assist remains high. The survey results suggest that to alleviate concerns, the industry needs to continue to advance vehicle technology in a way that is reasonable and consistent with overall performance. “Consumer concerns have been growing for the past few years,” said Greg Brannon, director of automotive…

Over the past decade, digital advertising has changed dramatically with the rise of mobile. According to EMARKETER’s October 2023 forecast, U.S. adults will spend nearly one-third of their media time on mobile in 2023 (31.5%), nearly double the share in 2023 (16.2%). This shift has led to increased audience fragmentation across digital platforms and highlights the need for mobile-focused advertising strategies. Advertisers have responded, with mobile digital ad spend soaring to 49.3% of total media ad spend, up from 5.9% in 2013. This guide explains these changes, the benefits of mobile advertising, and the market size. Want to learn more…

An ongoing application process is currently open. The deadline for applications for the September 2024 cohort is August 15, 2024. Applications submitted after August 15, 2024 will be considered for the September 2025 cohort. To participate, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and a signed intellectual property waiver. For this fellowship, if you have a Baptist Health email address, please follow the instructions for Baptist Health internal candidates. If you are a Baptist Health employee, select the link on the bottom right to go to the Internal Candidate Application page. Once on the application page, use…

Navistar and autonomous truck software company PLUS are partnering to bring self-driving trucks to the roads using PLUS’ technology. (Photo: Navistar) Navistar and self-driving truck software company Plus are teaming up to bring self-driving trucks to roads in Europe and the United States. The two companies announced the partnership on Tuesday. Navistar, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group and part of Traton Group, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, will integrate Plus’ self-driving technology into its vehicles for hub-to-hub operations. In a news release, Plus announced that it will adopt its Level 4 autonomous Superdrive technology in autonomous base vehicles…

As part of the agency’s broader commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, NASA has selected the inaugural recipients of the agency’s Space Tech Catalyst awards to expand engagement with diverse groups of people underrepresented in the space technology field. Each recipient will receive $25,000 to build a more inclusive space tech ecosystem. “NASA continues to explore the unknown and make the impossible possible, and we are committed to inviting talented people from all backgrounds to advance our exploration,” said Sharla Lambert, NASA’s senior advisor for engagement. “By funding this space technology community, NASA is ensuring that the Artemis generation has the…

YEREVAN, March 13, ARMENPRESS. In 2023, Ucom achieved a high level of stable growth in both fixed and mobile telecommunications services. According to its five-year strategy approved last year, the company’s main objective is to expand its fixed and mobile networks, improve communication quality and ensure that every resident of Armenia has access to integrated communication services – a comprehensive package covering mobile communications, mobile internet, fixed internet and television. Currently, more than half of the company’s fixed-line subscribers are using integrated services and receive all their communication services from Ucom. In particular, integrated communication services will be available in…

According to data and analytics firm GlobalData, total mobile communication services revenue in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is expected to grow from $321.9 billion (€294.3 billion) in 2023 to $388.7 billion in 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%, mainly driven by the 5G mobile data services sector. Analysis of GlobalData’s Asia Pacific Mobile Broadband Forecast Pack (Q4 2023) reveals that mobile data services will remain the largest revenue contributing segment in the region’s overall mobile services market from 2023 to 2028. This growth will be primarily driven by the expansion of higher average revenue per…

Data and analytics company GlobalData predicts that the Asia Pacific (APAC) mobile communications services market will expand significantly between 2023 and 2028, with 5G technology leading the growth.According to the company’s forecast, total revenue from mobile services in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%, from $321.9 billion in 2023 to $388.7 billion by 2028. This expansion will be primarily driven by the 5G mobile data services segment, which is expected to see significant adoption and investment across the region. Mobile data services are expected to remain the primary revenue driver for…

UPDATE (Thursday, 3:07 p.m.): Mobile city officials have released information about plans for the new Mobile Civic Center. The new state-of-the-art facility is expected to attract big name artists to the city. The city is partnering with Oak View Group and Live Nation as part of a “multi-year operating agreement that includes the new Civic Arena, Mobile Convention Center and Saenger Theatre,” according to a news release from the City of Mobile Communications Department. “Mobilians have been talking about what to do about our aging Civic Center for nearly two decades, and we are excited to put this workable, affordable…

Ten new unicorns from around the world added more than $18 billion in value to the Crunchbase Unicorn Board in February, but in a sign that the long-term situation for many companies is in flux, one startup dropped out entirely after its valuation was cut to less than a third of its unicorn valuation. Two Chinese companies have joined the board, having raised about $1 billion each: a one-year-old model company and a six-year-old satellite network company. The next most heavily funded new unicorn in February was a two-year-old US-based robotics company. The theme of artificial intelligence was prominent again…