Tesla planning on building own AI chipset for its self-driving cars

<img alt="" src="https://images.fonearena.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Elon-Musk-Tesla-1024x683.jpg" /> During  earnings call day, Elon Musk has announced the company's intentions of building its own AI chipset for its self-driving cars. The product in question is the 'Tesla Computer' also known as 'Hardware 3' which is a Tesla built hardware product. This will be used on the Model S, X and 3 for the requirements that are needed for self-driving capabilities.  Tesla thus far relied on the on Nvidia’s Drive platform and with this swap, Tesla says it’s able to focus on its own needs for the sake of efficiency. Pete Bannon, director of the Hardware 3 project said: "We had the benefit of knowing what our neural networks look like, and what they’ll look like in the future." Elon Musk says that the key benefit of this is that it will bring the ability to run the neural network at a fundamental level. Unlike how GPU and CPU would operate, the calculations required for self-driving cars can be done in the circuit level, instead of emulation mode. He even went to post the comparison number; the Tesla’s computer vision software running on Nvidia’s hardware was handling about 200 frames per second, on the other hand, the specialized chip is able to crunch out 2,000 frames per second. More importantly, ... <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=nBnsXgV1_E8:jHs9-z5aZe4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=nBnsXgV1_E8:jHs9-z5aZe4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=nBnsXgV1_E8:jHs9-z5aZe4:V_sGLiPBpWU" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=nBnsXgV1_E8:jHs9-z5aZe4:D7DqB2pKExk"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=nBnsXgV1_E8:jHs9-z5aZe4:D7DqB2pKExk" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=nBnsXgV1_E8:jHs9-z5aZe4:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fone-arena/~4/nBnsXgV1_E8" width="1" /><br /> <a href="https://www.fonearena.com/blog/260127/tesla-ai-chipset-self-driving-cars.html">Read Here»</a>

Tesla planning on building own AI chipset for its self-driving cars

During  earnings call day, Elon Musk has announced the company's intentions of building its own AI chipset for its self-driving cars. T...

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Google Maps on desktop gets new 3D Globe Mode

<img alt="" src="https://images.fonearena.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Google-Maps-e1533533511861.jpeg" /> Google is moving past 2D as it is adding a new 3D Globe Mode on the desktop. This new mode shows the Earth as a globe rather than a flat surface. For the mode to work, you need to zoom out far enough, and then you will eventually get a moon's-eye view of the earth.  With 3D Globe Mode on Google Maps desktop, Greenland's projection is no longer the size of Africa. Just zoom all the way out at http://bit.ly/2vmVxxR 😎🌍 pic.twitter.com/CIkkS7It8d — Google Maps (@googlemaps) August 2, 2018 This change brings in a more realistic view and according to Google, "with the 3D Globe Mode on Google Maps desktop, Greenland's projection is no longer the size of Africa."  This feature falls in line with the 'Google Earth' that represents the earth from that viewpoint. The new "Globe Mode" update is only available on desktop and works on all major browsers, including Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. However, there's no information regarding the mobile availability. Source <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=j_uO9oueSvc:BYxAaEjgAfA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=j_uO9oueSvc:BYxAaEjgAfA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=j_uO9oueSvc:BYxAaEjgAfA:V_sGLiPBpWU" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=j_uO9oueSvc:BYxAaEjgAfA:D7DqB2pKExk"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=j_uO9oueSvc:BYxAaEjgAfA:D7DqB2pKExk" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=j_uO9oueSvc:BYxAaEjgAfA:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fone-arena/~4/j_uO9oueSvc" width="1" /><br /> <a href="https://www.fonearena.com/blog/260123/google-maps-desktop-3d-globe-mode.html">Read Here»</a>

Google Maps on desktop gets new 3D Globe Mode

Google is moving past 2D as it is adding a new 3D Globe Mode on the desktop. This new mode shows the Earth as a globe rather than a flat su...

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Google may have accidentally revealed the Pixel 3 announcement date

<img alt="" src="https://images.fonearena.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Google-Pixel-3-leak-1-1024x644.jpg" />[caption id="attachment_260135" align="aligncenter" width="573"] Image: @onleaks[/caption] As we all know Google will be launching the Pixel 3 and other hardware products at the Pixel event later this year. While we see the renders, leaked live images of the Pixel 3 smartphones, we are yet to hear details about the launch schedule. However, Google might have just accidentally outed the launch date, according to Famebit promotional advertisement. According to the list, Google might be planning on launching the Pixel 3 series on October 4th sticking to its years-long schedule.  For those unaware, Famebit is a platform that connects advertising agencies and marketers with content creators for promotional purposes. In this case, the post allegedly is said to have been created by Google itself to promote the Pixel 3 in Canada with a description that notes, "The Pixel 3 Phone is launching October 4th, 2018." As mentioned, the launch date falls in line with previous Pixel announcements, at the "Made by Google" October 4th event. However, the world 'launch' is a tad bit confusing considering Google hasn't shipped the phones right after the announcement. However, there is no way to tell if this ad is indeed created by Google as there is a chance that it could be an elaborate hoax. Either way, if the ... <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=JlYhkaVc4-M:JW-BrpUFoI4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=JlYhkaVc4-M:JW-BrpUFoI4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=JlYhkaVc4-M:JW-BrpUFoI4:V_sGLiPBpWU" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=JlYhkaVc4-M:JW-BrpUFoI4:D7DqB2pKExk"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=JlYhkaVc4-M:JW-BrpUFoI4:D7DqB2pKExk" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=JlYhkaVc4-M:JW-BrpUFoI4:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fone-arena/~4/JlYhkaVc4-M" width="1" /><br /> <a href="https://www.fonearena.com/blog/260121/google-pixel-3-launch-date-leak.html">Read Here»</a>

Google may have accidentally revealed the Pixel 3 announcement date

[caption id="attachment_260135" align="aligncenter" width="573"] Image: @onleaks[/caption] As we all know Goog...

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LG Q8 (2018) with 6.2-inch FHD+ FullVision Display, military-level durability, Hi-Fi Quad DAC announced

<img alt="" src="https://images.fonearena.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LG-Q8-1024x983.jpg" /> LG has announced new Q8, the company’s latest smartphone in the ‘Q series’ soon after the introduction of Q7. It has the same 6.2-inch FHD+ FullVision Display, is powered by an Octa-core Snapdragon 450 SoC with 4GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), has a 16-megapixel rear cameras and a 5-megapixel front camera. It also comes with built-in stylus with pop-memo, GIF editing and more. It has military grade durability with MIL-STD 810G and is also IP68-certified for water and dust resistance. It also has Portrait mode, QLens, Hi-Fi quality audio, DTS:X 3D Surround Sound, and comes with Hi-Fi Quad DAC. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, and a 3300mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. LG Q8 (2018) specifications 6.2-inch 18:9 FHD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) FullVision 389ppi Display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) 16MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF 5MP (100-degree Super Wide Angle) front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Hi-Fi audio, DTS:X 3D Surround, Hi-Fi Quad DAC Fingerprint sensor, Built-in stylus Water and Dust Resistant (IP68), MIL-STD 810G certified Dimensions: 160.1 x77.7 x 8.4mm ; Weight: 172g 4G ... <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=4E828ab8Bi8:MUc2dRFHqT8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=4E828ab8Bi8:MUc2dRFHqT8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=4E828ab8Bi8:MUc2dRFHqT8:V_sGLiPBpWU" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=4E828ab8Bi8:MUc2dRFHqT8:D7DqB2pKExk"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=4E828ab8Bi8:MUc2dRFHqT8:D7DqB2pKExk" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=4E828ab8Bi8:MUc2dRFHqT8:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fone-arena/~4/4E828ab8Bi8" width="1" /><br /> <a href="https://www.fonearena.com/blog/260116/lg-q8-2018-price-specifications.html">Read Here»</a>

LG Q8 (2018) with 6.2-inch FHD+ FullVision Display, military-level durability, Hi-Fi Quad DAC announced

LG has announced new Q8, the company’s latest smartphone in the ‘Q series’ soon after the introduction of Q7. It has the same 6.2-inch FHD+...

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