Cheapskate futurism maims journalist (must see)

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Cheapskate futurism maims journalist (must see)

Post: # 6213Post zildjian
May 29th, 2015, 12:19 pm

indipendent Today

"‘City-Safe’ is the mode that stops the cars from crashing into others when they are moving at 30 mph or less. But even if the mode were turned on, it’s unable to spot humans." oh well that all seems fine then..

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Post: # 6215Post derestrictor
May 29th, 2015, 6:39 pm

“It appears as if the car in this video is not equipped with Pedestrian detection,” Volvo spokesperson Johan Larsson told Fusion. “This is sold as a separate package.”

might set back self driving cars that bit further now

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Post: # 6227Post keeflester
May 30th, 2015, 6:38 am

zildjian wrote:indipendent Today

"‘City-Safe’ is the mode that stops the cars from crashing into others when they are moving at 30 mph or less. But even if the mode were turned on, it’s unable to spot humans." oh well that all seems fine then..
One less hack writing garbage for the shit-sheet tabloids. Seems like a result to me.
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Post: # 6229Post zildjian
May 30th, 2015, 7:35 am

Keith, thats harsh that.

at least the red tops shooorley?

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May 30th, 2015, 9:36 am

Surely all litigation can be offset by putting up signs?

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Post: # 6243Post keeflester
May 30th, 2015, 7:55 pm

zildjian wrote:Keith, thats harsh that.

at least the red tops shooorley?
No, I stand by my harsh, non PC, original comment. Lol. Hangings too good for em. They ought to be keel-hauled.
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Post: # 6245Post zildjian
May 30th, 2015, 9:05 pm

Keelhaulster wrote

"No, I stand by my harsh, non PC, original comment. Lol. Hangings too good for em. They ought to be keel-hauled"

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Post: # 6251Post derestrictor
May 30th, 2015, 9:13 pm

Better if it was the News of the world lot

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Post: # 6257Post keeflester
May 31st, 2015, 1:33 am

And don't call me Shirley
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