NHTSA and others interested in knowing how Zoox self-certified its robotaxi
Federal regulators say they're reviewing "self-certification claims" made by Zoox, Amazon's self-driving tech company, days after it launched a robotaxi on public roads......»»
Regulators give green light to driverless taxis in San Francisco
California regulators gave approval Thursday to two rival robotaxi companies, Cruise and Waymo, to operate their driverless cars 24/7 across all of San Francisco and charge passengers for their services......»»
Waymo and Cruise win quest for expansion in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission's decision could have implications for robotaxi expansion beyond San Francisco......»»
Valve starts selling refurbished Steam Decks for up to $130 less than new models
Refurb units "meet or even exceed performance standards of new retail units." Enlarge / Certified refurbished Steam Decks can save you a little money without sacrificing performance or warranty. (credit: Valve) Valve's S.....»»
NHTSA opens probe into 1.1 million older Ram 1500 pickups for power steering loss
NHTSA received 380 reports alleging intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance in 2013-2016 model year Ram 1500 pickups, including reports of three crashes......»»
NBA games could land on Apple TV+ in local rights grab
Apple is allegedly interested in securing even more sports content for Apple TV+, with it keen to take over local NBA TV rights from the fallen broadcaster Bally Sports.Apple TV+ could nab NBA streaming rightsApple's sporting initiative for Apple TV+.....»»
NADA, National Urban League team up to train auto techs
The first group of 23 participants have completed a life skills course, ASE-certified instruction at a local community college and are now learning on-the-job at partner dealerships in Louisiana......»»
5 great comics to read before Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Once again, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are in the spotlight with a new movie. Here are some comics you should read if you are interested in the film......»»
Toyota, Pony.ai plan to mass produce robotaxis in China
Pony.ai has launched robotaxi services in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou......»»
Does NHTSA"s fuel economy proposal come up short? Some policy experts say yes
NHTSA last month outlined fuel economy standards for the 2027-32 model years that some policy experts argue would do little to improve the efficiency of gasoline-powered vehicles if finalized alongside the EPA's stricter limits on tailpipe pollution......»»
Researchers demonstrate first application of MicroED to nucleic acid crystallography
Function and form are deeply intertwined in biology. Knowing how organisms grow, adapt and reproduce requires understanding their physical structures. Hence the transformative power of the microscope across the past four centuries of science......»»
Today’s deals: $35 Echo Dot, 14% off AirTags, Sony TV sale, Roomba robot vacuum deals, more
Top tech deals on Thursday include 5th-gen Echo Dot smart speakers for just $34.99 each thanks to Amazon’s Certified Refurbished sale. Apple AirTag Bluetooth trackers … The post Today’s deals: $35 Echo Dot, 14% off AirTags, Sony TV.....»»
GM robotaxi unit Cruise says it reached union agreements in San Francisco
The agreement will employ “dozens” of workers who will construct and staff Cruise’s operations, the company said......»»
A cheaper version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 could be launching soon
If the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is too expensive for your blood, then you might be interested to learn that a cheaper version could be in the works. Last week, Samsung officially announced their brand new Galaxy Tab S9 tablets. These are pro.....»»
Instagram trialing posts with new AI label
Meta is showing to trial a new AI Generated tag showing off which content is made by bots and which aren't. For those who are interested in AI, and especially for those who aren’t, leaks have shown that there are plans to release new tags.....»»
Humans Can Spot Tiny Numerical Differences
Where is the line between knowing and guessing?.....»»
Seeing light elements in a grain boundary: Revealing material properties down to the atomic scale
To develop advanced materials, a deep understanding of their underlying microstructure and chemistry is necessary. Knowing how defects influence the interplay between microstructure and chemical composition is crucial, as they are the entry gate for.....»»
NHTSA probes 280,000 Tesla models after steering problems reported
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 12 complaints alleging loss of steering control and power steering in 2023 Tesla Model 3 and Y vehicles......»»
NHTSA proposes 58 mpg standard for new vehicles by 2032
NHTSA on Friday said its new standards for the 2027-32 model years would require a 2 percent per year improvement in fuel efficiency for cars and a 4 percent per year improvement for light trucks......»»
This Lost Woman of the Manhattan Project Saw the Deadly Effects of Nuclear Radiation Up Close
Floy Agnes Lee came to Los Alamos in 1945 knowing nothing of the top secret work on the atomic bomb happening all around her—but she studied the blood of the researchers who did......»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring is one step closer to reality
Mass production of the Samsung Galaxy Ring could begin as soon as next month. We’ve been hearing rumors that Samsung is apparently interested in expanding its wearables lineup where in addition to smartwatches and earbuds, they might al.....»»