Nissan’s Semi-Autonomous ProPilot: Like Tesla’s Autopilot, But Very Carefully

Nissan is making every attempt to ensure that drivers can only use ProPilot as intended, and its marketing approach could not be any more different than Tesla’s, starting with the Japanese automaker’s decision to debut the system in the unsexiest of segments, its new Serena minivan.

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Inside the secret lab where Facebook tries to save your battery life


Inside the secret lab where Facebook tries to save your battery life
Deep inside Facebook’s very first data center, located in a sprawling facility in the hills of Prineville, OR, lies a series of about 60 server racks. Each one houses 32 smartphones, all of which are running a version of one of Facebook’s many mobile apps.

July 13, 2016 at 11:34AM
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Extracting Gold From Used Electronic Devices Is A Thing You Can Do


Extracting Gold From Used Electronic Devices Is A Thing You Can Do
It’s not a lot, but pretty much every hunk of modern electronics has tiny bits of gold wire inside that make it go. Mining this precious metal takes a lot of work, but if you’re dedicated it could even be a sustainable business practice.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Hosts Outrageous Celebrity Auction in St. Tropez to Benefit the Planet

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation will have their third annual gala at the Domaine Bertaud Belieu vineyard in St. Tropez, France this month, and will once again feature an outrageous lot of auction items filled with historic celebrity memorabilia, extensive contemporary art and exotic travel experiences.

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