Apple acquired augmented reality headset startup Vrvana for $30M

By Vincent Wu

Apple is working on a headset that will be released in 2020. Apple has acquired Vrvana, a company that makes totem headsets. Vrvana's camera based AR approach is different from other companies. An advantage it has over other companies is that it holds true color animations rather than ghost-like projections. (This article has information from Techcrunch.  "Apple acquired augmented reality headset startup Vrvana for $30M" by Lucas Matney)

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State of California allows Lyft to Test Self-Driving Cars on Public roads

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The state of California gives the company Lyft to test Self-Driving Cars on public roads. According to "Lyft gets approval to test self driving cars on public roads in California" by Darrell Etherington of Techcrunch.com it states how the state of California allows Lyft to test their self-driving cars on public roads in California. The article also says how Lyft is working with its partners to further improve on its self-driving technology so that technology plays a more active role in driving.

By Haseeb Khan

New Amazon Service Will Allow Couriers to Open Your Front Doors!

By Muhammad Abuzar

"Amazon seems to be on an unstoppable mission to own every aspect of the home," said CCS Insight analyst Ben Wood. A tech enthusiast at BBC shared info on a new Amazon security service. In his Oct. 25 post, "Amazon service will let couriers open front doors" he talks about the Amazon Key and the Amazon Cloud Cam. Consumers will be able to use these devices in unison to have the next best security system and a new way of receiving packages. Not home on the day of your package's arrival? Well, no need to worry! With the Amazon Key and Cloud Cam "couriers will be able to scan a package barcode and once the delivery has been verified online, the camera will start recording and the delivery person will be able to unlock the door using an app." The author follows his main story with a section related to questions consumers may ask, such as the cost, safety issues, and where these devices are allowed.