GM"s Cruise to slash fleet of robotaxis by 50% in San Francisco after collisions
California authorities have asked General Motors to "immediately" take some of its Cruse robotaxis off the road after autonomous vehicles were involved in two collisions -- including one with an active fire truck -- last week in San Francisco......»»
Earth"s mysterious D" layer: A relic of ancient oceans and planetary collisions
Deep within Earth, there lies a mysterious layer called the D" layer. Located roughly 3,000 kilometers down, this zone sits just above the boundary between the planet's molten outer core and its solid mantle......»»
U.S. safety probe into Waymo self-driving vehicles finds more incidents
NHTSA said several incidents under investigation "involved collisions with clearly visible objects that a competent driver would be expected to avoid.".....»»
Missing UC Davis student last seen in San Francisco
Missing UC Davis student last seen in San Francisco.....»»
He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill
He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill.....»»
Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China
Apple cuts prices on its newest smartphone models. The post Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China appeared first on Phandroid. Things have changed a lot for Apple – once at the top of the smartphone ma.....»»
On self-driving, Waymo is playing chess while Tesla plays checkers
We'll know Tesla is serious about robotaxis when it starts hiring remote operators. Enlarge / A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco. (credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Tesla fans—and CEO Elon Mus.....»»
Seafloor life devastated near explosive volcanic eruption in Pacific, research shows
A University of Rhode Island oceanographer leading her first research cruise in the southern Pacific uncovered a surprise when her vessel looked below the waters in the Polynesian nation of Tonga......»»
Waymo"s newest robotaxis may face Chinese tariff roadblock
Robotaxis the company plans to eventually deploy by the thousands across the United States might be subject to stiff new tariffs that target electric vehicles imported from China......»»
Netflix gets the NFL: Three-year deal starts this season on Christmas
The NFL brings eyeballs like no other content, and subscribers actually stick around. Enlarge / The San Francisco 49ers' star quarterback Brock Purdy celebrates during a blowout 35-7 win over the Tom Brady-led Buccaneers. (credit.....»»
Most dangerous areas for whale shark-shipping vessel collisions revealed
Researchers have found that heavily used shipping lanes pass through crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a threat to this endangered species......»»
Penske Truck Leasing to offer REE electric truck to fleet customers
REE's partnership with Penske Truck Leasing is a boon for the electric truck and chassis company at a time EV startup successes are rare......»»
GM’s Cruise pays more than $8 million in robotaxi settlement
GM’s Cruise will pay more than $8 million in the robotaxi settlement. .....»»
iPad 10th Gen hits all-time low at $334, Studio Display $300 off, Apple Watch SE 2 from $160, much more
While just about everyone’s focus is on the new M4 Pro and M2 iPad Air models ahead of delivery tomorrow, Apple did slash the price on the entry-level 10th gen tablet and now it’s even lower than that – check out our M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10 feat.....»»
Feds probe Waymo driverless cars hitting parked cars, drifting into traffic
Auto-safety regulator is investigating 22 reports of Waymo cars malfunctioning. Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in downtown San Francisco on Bush and Sansome Streets as it drives and transports passengers. (credit: JasonDoiy |.....»»
NASA tests technology, practices Artemis moonwalks in Arizona desert
To prepare for exploring the moon during NASA's Artemis campaign, the agency is conducting a week-long field test in the lunar-like landscape of San Francisco Volcanic Field near Flagstaff, Arizona to practice moonwalk scenarios......»»
Climate-change research project aboard USS Hornet paused for environmental review
The city of Alameda has indefinitely shut down the Marine Cloud Brightening Program—a study based out of the University of Washington and set up on the deck of the U.S.S. Hornet to utilize the San Francisco Bay's ideal cloudy conditions—citing co.....»»
NHTSA probes Waymo after 22 reports of crashes or traffic violations
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Alphabet-owned after reports that its autonomous driving systems led to collisions or violated traffic laws......»»
Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt returns to robotics realm
General Motor self-driving subsidiary Cruise detailed its comeback efforts Monday. Next up: the company's former CEO is raising the curtain on his own plans......»»
GM"s Cruise resumes autonomous testing with a human backup behind wheel
This marks the first time Cruise's self-driving systems have been activated on public roads since October......»»
Amazon"s robotaxi unit Zoox being probed by NHTSA after 2 crashes
NHTSA said it received two complaints alleging a Toyota Highlander equipped with Zoox autonomous driving technology braked suddenly and collided with motorcycles. Both collisions occurred during daytime conditions and resulted in minor injuries, NHTS.....»»