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In This Issue: Are flying cars next? | Deal of the Day | MTP® Cable 12-Strand Corning ClearCurve®, OM4 | What Is an RJ45 Connector and How Does It Enhance Network Infrastructure? | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Are flying cars next?
Happy Monday!
Did you all see the Tesla’s “We, Robot” event? Elon Musk revealed his new fleet and line of autonomous cars including the cybercab and robovan (which he pronounces rah bow vin) and his vision for the autonomous future. These cars have no steering wheels and no pedals. The van doesn’t even have a windshield! Quite wild if you ask me! Alongside these vehicles, Elon showcased updates to his humanoid robot, Optimus. What’s being revealed and the style in which it’s been revealed reminds me of what I thought of the future. Kid me thought we would have flying cars everywhere though, so I’m still waiting on that.
I think this type of technology will be super helpful for those who aren’t able to drive (or shouldn’t drive), but I also feel like there’s going to be a sense of lost autonomy for us humans as it relates to driving cars and vehicles. Maybe in the future the only way you could manually drive a car is on a track (like places you go to now in order to ride a horse or enjoy a horse and carriage ride). The other fascinating part of it is that it’s all powered by batteries. Are we seeing the end for gas stations? Lots to ponder about and possibly even watch as it unfolds in the next couple of years. What do you think will happen in the future of autonomous vehicles?
Here’s a short recap of the event.
I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
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Learning Center Article – What Is an RJ45 Connector and How Does It Enhance Network Infrastructure?
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Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- The buns will be softer, more pillowy, and more freshly toasted. The melted cheese will be richer and more gooey. The onions will be juicier, more caramelized, and fresher from grill to patty. These changes and more will be seen in McDonald’s burgers. Read more here.
- 7Up has announced that they will be releasing a Shirley Temple flavor.
- Max’s The Big Bang Theory spinoff has added three cast members from the original series. Read more about it here.
- Elon Musk has revealed Tesla’s first Robovan. These images are giving us our first look at the autonomous transporter, although there’s not a lot else we know.