Sols 4329-4330: Continuing Downhill

Earth planning date: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 Curiosity is continuing to make good progress downhill along the western edge of the Gediz Vallis channel, allowing us to take another look from a different perspective at this area we’ve spent many months exploring. The drive from Monday’s plan executed as expected, […]

Pre-War Powerhouse: 1939 BMW RS M255 Kompressor

Classic motorcycles attain desirability for any number of reasons, but every once in a while we come across one that checks every conceivable box—in this case—the BMW RS M255 Kompressor. At its core, we’re talking about a Grand Prix-winning motorcycle of staggering mechanical specification—designed with lightweight magnesium hubs and engine […]

An interview with Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov on Tesla fans’ claims that Waymo’s software relies on hand-coded rules, can’t handle freeway driving, and more (Timothy B Lee/Understanding AI)

Timothy B Lee / Understanding AI: An interview with Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov on Tesla fans’ claims that Waymo’s software relies on hand-coded rules, can’t handle freeway driving, and more  —  I talked to Dmitri Dolgov, co-CEO of Waymo.  —  This evening, Elon Musk will take the stage in Los […]