Tech Tuesday: 3D scans of the Titanic

Published June 13, 2023 at 10:13 AM EDT

Scientists were able to map the entirety of the shipwreck site, from the Titanic's separated bow and stern sections to its vast debris field.

Advanced technology through deep-sea mapping shows the sunken Titanic in great detail, submerged 2.5 miles under the north Atlantic.

The first 3D scans – captured last summer, but recently released – offer a full-size digital twin of the liner that sank in 1912.

General Motors announced last week that it will partner with Tesla to make its network of electric vehicle chargers available to customers starting in 2024.

The company becomes the second automaker after Ford to team up with Tesla to increase electric vehicle use and convenience.

Also, on this edition of Tech Tuesday, self-driving cars are getting a real road test as robotaxis begin rolling out in multiple cities.

HOST:

Mike Thompson, Chief Content Director: Radio

Guests:

Parks Stephenson, Titanic expert and Executive Director of the USS Kidd Veterans Museum
Christopher Mims, technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal
Russell Holly, Managing Editor for Commerce with CNET

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