Now anyone in LA can take Waymo robotaxi rides 24/7
Autonomous car specialist Waymo has said it's expanding its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, less than a year after launching there......»»
Waymo, Aurora seek joint exemption from federal rules for self-driving trucks
The two companies are seeking a five-year exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations which address the required placement of warning devices......»»
Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?
Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money?.....»»
Waymo hit by second round of layoffs, has cut 8 percent of staff this year
Waymo says the cuts will let it “focus on commercial success.” Enlarge / A customized Waymo minivan being shown off at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (credit: Bill Pugliano / Getty Images).....»»
Waymo cuts 8% of staff after second round of layoffs this year
Investors and industry watchers have been concerned about billions of dollars that have been poured into the self-driving technology sector in a short span of time to commercialize it......»»
Alphabet"s self-driving car unit has cut 8% of its staff this year
Waymo, the self-driving car division of Google's parent company Alphabet, said on Wednesday that it has cut approximately 8% of its staff across two rounds of layoffs this year......»»
Tesla to reveal plans for a low-cost model at investor day event, analysts expect
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised a new vehicle platform that could be used for an entry model and an autonomous robotaxi. Other announcements at Tesla's investor day could include a new assembly plant and battery technology......»»
Column: After Argo, there are small signs of hope on the path toward autonomous vehicles
For Waymo, Cruise and Zoox, work continues on the robotaxi dream in the aftermath of Argo's shuttering......»»
The Galaxy S23 just got a crazy AI feature that clones your voice
Samsung's Bixby rides the AI wave with powerful new features for the company's latest flagships and foldables......»»
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......»»
Amazon"s Zoox robotaxi drives on public roads in California for the first time
Amazon's Zoox driverless transportation company has started testing its robotaxi on open public roads — with employees on board, for now......»»
Zoox"s purpose-built robotaxi reaches public roads in California
Zoox carried dozens of Zoox employees in its purpose-built robotaxi Saturday during multiple trips on public roads that link two of the company's offices in Foster City, Calif......»»
Robotaxis have a passenger problem that no one thought of
San Francisco officials are asking regulators to slow the expansion of robotaxi tests on public roads until the technology is more advanced......»»
Waymo lays off undisclosed number of employees amid tech"s economic downturn
Self-driving technology company Waymo laid off a "limited" number of employees this week, a company spokesperson said. The cuts from the Alphabet subsidiary came beyond the 12,000 employees cut by Google this week......»»
The best rideshare apps in 2023: top 11 apps to check out
Here are the best ridesharing apps, so you don't have to worry about getting from point A to point B. We've got everything from on-demand rides to carpooling......»»
CES 2023: Gran Turismo 7 is coming to PS VR2 as a launch game
Gran Turismo rides into CES 2023 with PlayStation VR2 support and a movie sneak peek......»»
Apollo Go to catch up Waymo, Cruise with fully driverless robotaxi
Chinese tech company Baidu announced on Dec 30 that it has received the license to test autonomous vehicles with no driver or safety operator onboard in Beijing – the first in the capital city of China......»»
U.S. opens probe into GM Cruise vehicles" autonomous driving system
U.S. auto safety regulators said they have opened a formal safety probe into the autonomous driving system in vehicles produced by General Motors' robotaxi unit Cruise LLC......»»
For first responders, Waymo provides a guide to the self-driving era
Autonomous vehicles pose specific challenges for first responders. As Waymo expands its service, the company is working to forge connections with police officers, firefighters and rescue crews......»»
9to5Mac Gift Guide: CarPlay and must-have iPhone accessories for the road
From adding CarPlay to your vehicle to MagSafe iPhone mounts and the best charging cables for car rides, we’ve got must-have recommendations that make great gifts — even if you’re shopping for yourself. more… The post 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Ca.....»»
Aventon Bikes: A pleasure to ride, easy to own, fantastic to gift
Aventon bikes are affordable, feature-rich, and worth a look! Their latest Level.2 commuter ebikes are for enjoyable rides on all roads, city too......»»