Notations From the Grid (W-End Edition): @Futurism Reflects Upon The Future

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Yep, It's Real: Your Next Rideshare Could Be Driverless in as Soon as a Month We may not have to wait much longer to jump in a taxi without a human driver. According to Bloomberg, Waymo is about to unveil the world’s first driverless ride-hailing service as soon as next month. Waymo has yet to officially announce a new name for the project.  1.    Watch a Drone Steal a Bicycle  2.    We Should Make Dangerous Robots Look Dangerous, Says Roboticist  3.    Here's What Samsung's Foldable Phone Will Probably Cost You BROWN GOLD / BY DAN ROBITZSKI A Purple, Photosynthetic Bacteria Can Turn Your Poop Into Power The human body doesn’t extract all the energy out of food, so our waste is a great untapped energy source. Now, thanks to purple photosynthetic bacteria, we can convert our poop into hydrogen and carbon energy sources. NEWS IN QUOTES “Microchipping would give bosses even more power and control over their workers."   - Frances O’Grady, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress  British Companies Are Implanting Microchips in Their Employees