California gives Waymo and Cruise the go-ahead to charge passengers
The California Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 to approve 24-hour service. Enlarge (credit: Cruise) The robotaxi companies Waymo and Cruise now have permission to offer around-the-clock driverless rides to fee-payi.....»»
Apple backs out of backing OpenAI, report claims
Apple dropped out of the $6.5 billion investment round at the 11th hour. Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty) A few weeks back, it was reported that Apple was explori.....»»
GM"s Cruise agrees to pay $1.5 million U.S. fine as part of consent order with NHTSA over crash disclosures
General Motors self-driving subsidiary Cruise and federal safety regulators have agreed to a consent order that will remain in place at least two years, federal officials said Sept. 30......»»
California enacts car data privacy law to curb domestic violence
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors......»»
Major AI bill vetoed by California governor, despite increased calls for regulation
California is home to many of the country’s largest AI innovators, including Apple. Today, they’re all breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major AI regulatory bill that came to his desk, while nonetheless highlighting t.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE fast chargers
These best fast chargers will help you charge Samsung Galaxy S24 FE quickly. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE comes with multiple upgrades over the predecessor. Th.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wireless chargers
Charge your Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a toned-down version of the Galaxy S24 flagship.....»»
California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill
Newsom says SB-1047 ignored "smaller, specialized models" and curtailed innovation. Enlarge / California Governor Gavin Newsom, seen speaking to reporters after September's presidential debate. (credit: Getty Images) Cal.....»»
DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish (and its debt) for one dollar
DirecTV to take on Dish's $10B debt and TPG will buy AT&T's 70% stake in DirecTV. Enlarge / Dish and DirecTV satellite dishes on the roof of an apartment building on April 15, 2013 in San Rafael, California. (credit: Getty Image.....»»
Headband-like device uses speckle contrast optical spectroscopy to predict stroke risk
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a potential new way to measure a person's stroke risk that is cost-effective and noninvasive, akin to a cardiac stress test......»»
Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling is the answer to plastic waste: But is it really?
When California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed suit against Exxon Mobil and accused the oil giant of misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic recycling, many of the allegations surrounded the company's marketing of a process called.....»»
Apple’s tabletop device might usher in a new OS with Apple Intelligence
Apple's smart home ambitions will hit the market next year, and it seems they will boot an entirely new OS with Apple Intelligence leading the charge......»»
Apple’s tabletop device might usher a new OS with Apple Intelligence
Apple's smart home ambitions will hit the market next year, and it seems they will boot an entirely new OS with Apple Intelligence leading the charge......»»
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity now gets to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today......»»
A 20-year struggle for environmental justice—and a public park—in one California city
Just up the road from Oakland and Berkeley, the city of Richmond is a minority and low-income community of 115,500 people—mainly Latino, Black and Asian American—with a major Chevron refinery whose pollution has been an ongoing source of conflict.....»»
SpaceX launches rescue mission to return stranded astronauts
A SpaceX rocket soared into the sky Saturday with two passengers on board, leaving two seats empty to return American astronauts who have been stranded for months on the International Space Station, NASA said......»»
Bears have learned to open doors in California town
Owning a home in Southern California isn't just a dream for humans. Apparently, the bears want in on the market too......»»
Best iPhone 16 Pro power banks with MagSafe
Charge your iPhone 16 Pro anytime with these best power banks. The post Best iPhone 16 Pro power banks with MagSafe appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 Pro is an improved smartphone than its predecessor in more than one way. Besides.....»»
Best iPhone 16 Pro Max power banks with MagSafe
Charge your iPhone 16 Pro Max anytime with these best power banks. The post Best iPhone 16 Pro Max power banks with MagSafe appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the device to get if you want to have an iPhone with the bi.....»»
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity will soon get to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today......»»
Scientists use drones to track white sharks along California beaches
The forecast at the beach today is cloudy, with a chance of sharks. At least, that's the forecast that researchers at UC Santa Barbara would like to be able to provide. They're leading a project to predict when and where great white sharks show up ne.....»»