Tesla, which generally does not respond to media inquiries, did not answer emails and calls about its plans for its Full Self-Driving system. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said in the past, though, that the system will be reliable and safe thanks to advanced artificial intelligence software that has "learned" from the millions of miles driven by Tesla vehicles. With drivers' permission, Tesla's self-driving software runs continuously in a background "shadow mode." … [Read more...] about The real self-driving revolution remains years away
Acne that never goes away
Meet the Ansel Adams of Liquor Store Photography
I try very hard to photograph the liquor stores with empty parking lots. An empty parking lot adds a sense of mystery to the photos, especially at night. But every now and then I get lucky and find a classic car parked in front of a store and it’s like stepping into a time machine. I once waited 10 minutes for a Honda Civic to leave a spot only to watch a classic Chevrolet pull in and suddenly the photo became a Tom Waits album cover. … [Read more...] about Meet the Ansel Adams of Liquor Store Photography
Armie Hammer Investigated by Cayman Islands Police Over ‘Miss Cayman’ Video Scandal
“The Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee is aware of a video allegedly posted by Armie Hammer referring to a scantily clad young woman as ‘Miss Cayman,'” said the organization in a statement on social media. “The Committee is very disturbed by the video and would like to confirm that the woman is not the reigning Miss Cayman Islands and has no affiliation to the Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant.” … [Read more...] about Armie Hammer Investigated by Cayman Islands Police Over ‘Miss Cayman’ Video Scandal
Ten Republicans stand tall in defense of American democracy
What else we’re saying in editorials Social media isolation: “The Bay Area tech barons are disavowing the monster they helped stitch together. No doubt they’re also hoping to preempt any overdue push to regulate them after Democrats take control of the White House and the Senate. The trouble with doing what’s right at the last minute is explaining what took so long.” Read the editorial … [Read more...] about Ten Republicans stand tall in defense of American democracy
