insert_link Tech Made Simple Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop underground tunnel system is behind schedule and not delivering as promised Elon Musk’s Boring Company’s system of tunnels to shuttle people under the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) may not be able to move as many people as originally promised, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. That’s not just disappointing — it may also mean financial penalties for The Boring Company. The choke point isn’t technology — it’s fire regulations. In one of the three loading zones for the tunnel network, called the […] todayOctober 20, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple China’s Coronavirus Outbreak is Impacting the Tech Industry The Verge reports that the tech sector is currently feeling the impact of the coronavirus, with companies closing offices, stores, and factories in China as well as restricting employees from nonessential travels to the country. The closures, which were initially expected to last through the Lunar New Year holiday week in late January, have now extended to February 10th, though it is still unclear whether most companies will be back […] todayFebruary 10, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple Studies Show High-Tech Auto Safety Systems Aren’t Working For years now, automakers have been stuffing their cars with loads of advanced technology on the promise that all these sensors and software will make for a less deadly driving experience. But new research suggests that new technology isn’t doing enough to keep pedestrians safe. The American Automobile Association (AAA) conducted a series of tests using vehicles with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection alerts on a closed course with […] todayOctober 9, 2019