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Driverless Cars Now have a New Algorithm for Changing-lane – Researchers Say

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Scientists built up another lane change algorithm for driverless autos, as per a study on May 22, 2018.

This study was led by the scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). By figuring buffer zones around alternate vehicles in nature, impacts of autonomous vehicles can be maintained a strategic distance from. The cradle zones portray the vehicles’ present positions and their reasonable future positions inside some time period. Planning lane changes at that point turns into a matter of just remaining out of other vehicles’ cushion zones.

For any given strategy for registering buffer zones, algorithm designers must demonstrate that it ensures crash evasion, inside the setting of the scientific model used to depict movement designs. As this can be unpredictable, the ideal cushion zones must be registered ahead of time. At that point, amid the task, the self-ruling vehicle needs to call up the precomputed cushion zones that compare to its circumstance. One detriment of precomputed cushion zones is that if movement is sufficiently quick and sufficiently thick, it may wind up prohibitive.

This examination is an answer for the previously mentioned issue, as they built up a numerically effective strategy for portraying cushion zones with the goal that the crash shirking verification can be executed rapidly. At first, they began with Gaussian distribution, which will help in speaking to the present position of the auto, figuring in the two its length and the vulnerability of its area estimation. Moreover, a strategic capacity is developed in view of evaluations of the auto’s bearing and speed. Duplicating the strategic capacity by the Gaussian distribution skews the circulation toward the auto’s development, with higher paces expanding the skew.

The new buffer zone of the vehicle is characterized by the skewed dispersion. The algorithm was then tried by the scientists in a reenactment including up to 16 self-ruling autos driving in a situation with a few hundred different vehicles.

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Health Professionals Hail FDA Approval of Treatment for Excessive Drooling Adults with Neurological Disorders

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The medical community has recently hailed the Food and Drugs Administration over its decision to approve treatments for adult patients with neurological disorders who experience excessive drooling, a report read.

“This approval represents a significant milestone in addressing the unmet needs for more than 600,000 adults who suffer from chronic sialorrhea, and underscores our commitment to improving the lives of those living with movement disorders,” said Kevin O’Brien, vice president and US Head of Neurosciences for Merz North America in a report.

For the longest time, health professionals have been pushing for the treatment of excessive drooling for adults with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, describing it as a “distressing symptom.”

A report said that certain medical conditions can put one at risk for drooling. FDA has reportedly approved the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin, Merz North America) for excessive drooling.

IncobotulinumtoxinA is also reportedly the first and only neurotoxin approved for this indication in the United States, the report added. It is administered by injection into the muscles or glands.

“If a disease that decreases control of facial muscles affects you, you are more likely to drool. Neurologic disorders such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or stroke may cause muscle weakness that affects the ability to close the mouth and swallow saliva,” a Health Line report read.

Another report revealed that execessive drooling is also a common non-motor symptom for patients who are afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease.

Excessive drooling among children with neurological disorders have also been reported in the past, adding that, “children with saliva management issues can present with over secretion of saliva, poor oral motor abilities, inappropriate posture, weak swallow reflects or limited sensitivity awareness of what is wet and what is dry.”

“If patients have drooling, they might subsequently spill saliva from their oral cavity, or might aspirate the saliva causing aspiration pneumonia,” a study revealed.

For the longest time, behavioral therapy and speech therapy have been used to address excessive drooling.

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Intel Share Down Due to the Postponement of the Anticipated Chip

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An announcement by Intel Corp executives about the postponement of the release of the new Intel chip has led to the fall of the company’s stock price. According to Intel Corp executives, the new chip won’t be out till the next year. The move is as a step to wade of competition from rivals who are making progress in the field.

Intel Corp is the world’s second largest semiconductor chip maker after Samsung. The company reported very positive results for the second quarter of the year and was positive that they will beat their total goals by the end of the year.

Intel planned to introduce its new 10-nanometer chips this year but the release is set to happen in the course of 2019. The chips will be in personal computers that will be sold during the course of 2019. Server chips will be released after this.

Intel said that they were focusing on improving current semiconductor designs in order to remain relevant and competitive in the market.

Intel Corp shares price was up by 13% since the turn of the year but that changed after the announcement.

Although the announcement has resulted in a dip in the stock market, Intel Corp has managed to announce really good figures in terms of revenue and profit. Intel said that revenue since the turn of the year is at a staggering $18 billion which is slightly above what many analysts had calculated. The company increased their target figure for revenues for the whole year to $62 billion.

The company is under new management ever since its Chief Executive Officer Brian Krzanich was fired for engaging in an extra-marital affair. Analysts had projected a downward trend due to the gap in its ranks but the figures have shown otherwise.

In terms of competition, Intel Corp is way ahead of its rivals. The only challenge it faces is the need to keep up with demand of its products since sales of personal computers with Intel chips is projected to go up in the upcoming future.

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Qualcomm’s First VR and AR Chip, XR1, will Give Us a Lot More Things like Oculus Go

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Will snapdragon XR1 be smart glasses savior? Oculus Go has motivated standalone VR headsets which have proven with a multiple of middling evaluations and likewise glass which are nonetheless to a multitude of this evaluations.

If the VR and AR headsets don’t get smoother and cheaper, then VR and AR will by no means be a catch on the market. On the other hand, Qualcomm is seeking to get these VR and AR devices cheaper with the new chip brand the snapdragon XR1. Many AI-assisted wearables will too benefit from this chip.

Digging deeper we understand, XR stands for ‘Extended Reality’ for the Qualcomm’s terminology for VR, AR and whatever there is to it. However, don’t expect magical holographic sets like the magic jump. Looking on the other end, XR1 is designed to gear current6 smart glasses higher paintings and more so making it inexpensive compared to the previously developed chips.

Qualcomm’s, on the other hand, is aiming particularly at the XR1 in serving to VR and AR as an extra hand, inexpensive and more so at ease. As we currently speak, Qualcomm’s has 4 new companions running in hand on the XR1 gadget, i.e. Pico, meta, HTC vivid, and vuzix, however, nobody, in particular, has developed a ready XR1-ready run instrument.

In line with the already made Qualcomm’s gadgets: standalone VR, Samsung Gear VR, the Oculus Go, HTC Vive focus and Lenovo mirage Solo, the new Snapdragon XR1 will help the VR with both the 6-DOF (Degree of Freedom) in the completion of room monitoring like the Lenovo’s standalone solo mirage headset and Google can do or ant extra fundamental VR like the Oculus Go pass in single position.

The only unclear thing with the XR1 is whether or not the XR1 brand new bleeding goes chop for the cellular VR graphics. Considering the developments made to the AR, VR chip and XR1, the Snapdragon 845 has an extra top-class processor which makes it brighter and glances sharped with enhanced graphics glance.

Nevertheless, the Qualcomm’s will make more allowance to the typical pair of wise glasses like ODG’s hardware and intel’s regular glass vaunt which challenge has been canceled and the XR1 may remain to be the face-based wearable and easiest shot.

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You can Now use Google Maps to Calculate Distance and Area

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Google is always coming up with breathtaking technology time after time. Thanks to it, we always have improved and updated software in the name of search engines. The Android operating system, all its packages, and much more.

Now with Google maps, you have the ability to calculate both distance and area from one point to another. Google maps have had the ability to help you calculate the distance between two points but only in a planned route. If you entered two points, Google would help you find the fastest route and give you a distance with it.

The latest Google maps edition lets you calculate the exact distance between two points without following a specific route. To use this amazing distance-measuring tool, just right click on any point on your map and select measure distance. Click on another point on the map to create a path and Google maps will show you the distance between the two selected points.

To calculate area using this tool, just draw over the map the shape on which you want to calculate the area. Google maps will then show the area of the defined area for you. You can also do this by entering the address or GPS coordinates of a plot and then find the area.

This tool is however available only for the desktop version of Google maps. This feature was added back in a 2014 update and has been quite useful ever since. Instead of traditionally marking out physical points and measuring the area of a given land, you can do it on the internet with the use of Google maps. Hikers and joggers can utilize the distance-measuring tool to easily get an idea of the distance they will cover before embarking on their expeditions.

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What to Expect from Newly-released iOS 12 Beta

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Downloading the beta version of the iOS 12 is fast becoming more of a blessing than a curse with its faster and smoother performance.

Apple has recently released its highly-anticipated iOS12 for both iPhone and iPad. And those who have availed of the public seeding of this beta version cannot help but gush over the newest iOS.

“Ahead of the debut of iOS 12, rumors suggested Apple had shelved several features in order to focus on performance and reliability. That turned out to be true, and Apple says that it has worked to make iOS 12 fast and efficient on all devices, including older iPhones and iPads,” MacRumors said in its report.

But apart from doubling down on its performance, iOS12 also launched new impressive features – and it is reportedly working amazingly to any device running on an iOS 11.

For one, MacRumors reported that Apple has introduced a customizable Animoji called Memoji. This new feature will allow you to come up with emojis that look like you.

There are also apps such as Voice Memos and iBooks (now Apple Books), which have been given a revamped, new look.

If you are trying to limit your screentime, Apple has also built a feature that provides its users how much time you have spent in apps, how long you have been using your phone, among others.

Still, despite its seemingly smooth-running operations, anyone who is working on a beta version knows that there are still bumps and glitches along the way. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be launched as a beta.

The NextWeb said frustrating glitches, though fairly minimal, include: incorrect data in Maps, CarPlay crashes, and dropped calls on FaceTime.

“Even crazier is the fact that we’ve been using iOS 12 since the very first developer beta was released in early June, and we have yet to experience a single app crash or any major issue. It’s that good,” BGR said.

The iOS 12 will officially be out later this year.

If you want to try the iOS 12 beta, go ahead and enroll here: beta.apple.com.

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India will Get More Space for Space, PSLV and GSLV Programs to get Rs. 10,000 Crores in Funding

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New Delhi – The government has approved the continuation of PSLV, GSLV programs. This step will help ISRO launch the light and heavy weight satellites. The government approved the continuation of the Mark-3 programs of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geo-synchronous (Geosynchronous) satellite launch vehicle. It will be jointly costing more than Rs. 10,000 crores. This step will help ISRO launch the light and heavy weight satellites. From the operation of PSLV, the country has become self-sufficient in satellite launch capability for Earth observation, disaster management, direction indicator and space science.

Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has also approved the financial assistance of 30 PSLV operational launches with PSLV continuation program (Sixth phase). This program will also meet the need for satellite observation for Earth observation, direction indicator and space science. It will ensure continuation of production in the Indian industry.

According to an official statement, it requires a total fund of Rs 6,131 crore and includes 30 PSLV vehicles, enhancing the required facilities, program management and launch costs. With the participation of Indian industry during the sixth phase of continuation of PSLV program, demand for satellite launches to complete eight projections per year will be met. All operational projects will be completed during the 2019-2024 period.

The PSLV continuation program was started in 2008 and its four phases have been completed. The fifth phase of 2019-20 is expected to be completed by next year. The approval for the sixth phase will help in the satellite launch campaign during the first three months of 2019-20 to 2023-24. With the successful launch of PSLV-C41 on April 12, 2018, PSLV has completed three development and 43 operational launches and the last 41 launches have also been successful.

ISRO launches GSLV mark-3, now it will be easy to send people to space

With this, the Cabinet approved the continuation program for geo-synchronous (Geosynchronous) satellite launch vehicle Mark -III. It includes ten GSLV (Mk-III) flights and the total estimated cost is Rs 4338.20 crores. GSLV Mk-III continuity program – Phase 1 is the first phase of operational flights that will be able to launch four-ton class communication satellites to meet the country’s satellite communication needs. This will help in maintaining and strengthening the infrastructure of the country’s space and reducing dependence on foreign projection.

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