Apple is in talks with lidar suppliers which is to be used in the upcoming Apple cars. The technology works by scanning and detecting surrounding objects to help the car avoid them. Apple previously used the technology in its iPad Pro and iPhone 12 Pro to power low-light photography and deliver an enhanced augmented reality (AR) experience.
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Microsoft Joins General Motors To Commercialize Cruise Self-Driving Electric Vehicles
Microsoft is collaborating with Cruise, GM, to commercialize self-driving vehicles. A combined equity investment of over $2 billion was raised, valuing Cruise at $30 billion. Shares of GM jumped post the news.