Google's self-driving car hits a bus

Google has been intrepid in pushing the boundariesl of self-driving cars and autonomous technology and while largely successful with three years under its belt and just 17 minor incidents reported, the company is taking full responsibility for a collision with a bus.

"On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2016, a self-driving Lexus RX450h attempted to navigate around some sandbags placed in a wide lane. A bus traveling at 15 mph approached the Google car from behind, occupying same wide lane as the smart car. The Lexus attempted to re-enter the center of the lane while moving at a speed of 2 mph."

While the fear is that this type of accident can set back the cause of autonomous driving (or at least having tests on the open road), Google maintains that this is part of the process and data gathered from these incidents can only improve the algorithms and controls that will make self-driving cars a possibility in the future.

VW's Phideon is a revamped Phaeton for the Chinese market

The VW Phaeton was the brand's super-luxurious sedan that shared the Bentley's platform and many of its amenities. While it was an impressive feat of engineering, the Phaeton cost too much and was hell to maintain. Some owners considered it one of the best cars VW ever built and a second hand market of collectors swore by the luxury and performance on a budget that the Phaeton offered.

Now that China is one of the most voracious consumer economies and with a growing taste (and budget) for the finer things life can offer, the Phaeton suddenly makes a lot of sense. VW is a particularly strong brand in China and has been for many years so, in a way, ushering an ultra-luxe platform under the Phideon monicker (essentially a new Phaeton).

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New Raspberry Pi 3 ships with built-in Wi-Fi and 64-Bit support

The Raspberry Pi 3 is the latest version of the popular mini-computer which now features integrated Wi-Fi as well as support for 64-Bit operating systems while maintaining the US $35 price. Raspberry Pi has been a popular computer with hobbyists, students learning to code as well as Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Canadians can order their Pi 3's at BuyaPi.ca.

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Microsoft now accepting pre-orders for HoloLens Development Edition

If you’re a developer who applied for the Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition, you’re in for treat. The company has started to send out pre-order notifications to select developers from Canada and the U.S. with their devices expected to ship on March 30^th. And once these units ship, developers will gain access to holographic experiences of certain apps, which can be downloaded through the Windows Store including HoloStudio, Skype, RoboRaid, Fragments, Young Conker, HoloTour, and Actiongram.