Waymo autonomous car kills pet dog
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Could not stop fast enough

One of Alphabet's Waymo autonomous cars has killed a pet dog in San Francisco while in autonomous mode with a safety driver behind the wheel.

United Airlines installing Astrove in-flight entertainment system
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Larger Panasonic 4K OLED TVs,

United Airlines is set to introduce the next-generation Astrove in-flight entertainment system, featuring Panasonic's 4K OLED TVs, with larger screens and thinner bezels.

Samsung unveils latest high-end Exynos Auto chip
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Headed for Hyundai

Samsung has unveiled its latest high-end Exynos Auto chip for in-vehicle infotainment systems. The Exynos Auto V920 will power next-generation infotainment systems in Hyundai cars after 2025.

Japanese building wooden satellite
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Just as good as metal

The Japanese space agency (JAXA) and NASA plan to launch a satellite made of wood in 2024. 

US regulators mull automatic braking systems
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Accident prevention

The US The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a rule requiring new cars and trucks to have automatic braking systems capable of preventing collisions.