Weekly Digest

Weekly Digest
In the future...

"Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said, 'if we get lucky, maybe we can incorporate some of the autopilot or self driving elements into [3rd generation Model S]' available at the end of 2016 or 2017. "Automakers like Lexus and Audi are experimenting with autonomous vehicle technology, readying it for sale sometime around when BMW plans to release its system in 2020." "Volvo is preparing to release an initial batch of autonomous vehicles, capable of speeds of up to 31 miles per hour, in 2014." See timeline

Where are projects happening to improve air quality?   "All 13 international cargo terminals at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach will power docked ships with electricity by the end of this year, cutting air pollution from the ships at berth by 95 percent."  View map >>

What's on tap for Dropbox during the next 12 months?   "Just six months after Dropbox acquired the photo-sharing service, Snapjoy has announced that it will be shutting down on July 24." Get timeline >>

What sources are reporting on the future of genetic engineering?   "The 4th Congress on Biosafety and Genetic Engineering will be held jointly with the 8th Biotechnology Congress of Iran from July 6 to 8, 2013 at the University of Tehran, Iran." See coverage >>

What's happening now...

What retailers are adopting mobile payments?     "Homeland Stores, a regional grocery retailer, is partnering with DoubleBeam to introduce mobile applications that enable customers to pay for purchases via smartphone." See network >>

What is the sentiment around recent Russia-US relations?   "Snowden's case has caused a diplomatic spat, with the US accusing Russia and China of helping him, which both nations deny." See sentiment >>

Who is related to Taliban prisoners in Guantanamo Bay prison?   "Khirullah Said Wali Khairkhwa, a former minister of the interior and provincial governor, has contended that he had direct ties to Osama bin Laden and represented the Taliban in talks with Iranian officials seeking their support after Sept. 11." See network >>

What events are shaping the Golan Heights peacekeeping mission?   "The Israeli Golan brigade staged an unannounced war maneuver on the Golan, attended by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and top army chiefs." View timeline >>

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