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......»»
Uber revenue jumps 72% on strong demand for rides
If a recession is looming, you wouldn't know it from looking at Uber's business......»»
How to turn on Apple Watch auto-pause for running and outdoor cycling workouts
Tired of getting inaccurate workout data with Apple Watch on runs or outdoor bike rides? Instead of having to remember to manually pause your watch when stopped, follow along for how to turn on Apple Watch auto-pause for running and outdoor cycling......»»
Elon Musk revives hopes for a $25,000 Tesla — or is it a robotaxi?
Tesla is working on a new vehicle platform that could cut the automaker's costs by 50 percent compared with the platform that underpins the Model 3 and Model Y......»»
Waymo"s autonomous taxi service is coming to L.A.
Waymo, Alphabet Inc.'s driverless-vehicle unit, plans to expand its robo-taxi service to Los Angeles, the third region where it will be offered......»»
Lyft hikes service fee for rides as insurance costs rise
The increase averages less than 50 cents per trip nationally, a Lyft spokesperson said. The company pays for drivers' insurance when they are working on its platform......»»
How Crash Detection works: Apple execs explain amid rollercoaster activations
Apple has explained more about how Crash Detection works, amid reports of the feature being triggered on rollercoaster rides. Two senior executives have said that reliably detecting a car crash is complicated. The company says that it uses a wide va.....»»
Rollercoaster rides trigger emergency calls from new iPhones
Users say the rides triggered the phones' crash detection system, US media reports......»»
Rollercoaster repeatedly triggers iPhone 14 Crash Detection
The Crash Detection feature of the iPhone 14 is causing problems for a theme park near Cincinnati, with repeated false-positives from iPhones on rides leading to multiple calls to emergency services.A rollercoaster [Pixabay]Apple's latest iPhone and.....»»
Apple Watch cycling metrics: Hands-on with new Workout features in watchOS 9
A variety of handy new cycling features come with watchOS 9. From heart rate zones, splits, a pacer, custom workouts, and more, the Workout app offers a new experience when tracking rides. Here’s a hands-on look at the new Apple Watch cycling met.....»»
SpaceX Wants To Provide School Buses With Satellite Internet
An FCC filing shows how SpaceX proposes to provide students with internet access on extra-long bus rides to and from school. What could go wrong? An FCC filing shows.....»»
GM’s Cruise will expand robotaxi service to Phoenix and Austin
Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt said the technology is performing well enough to justify the expansion......»»
Moscow traffic chaos caused by ride-hailing app hack
Hackers caused disruption in Moscow on September 1st, with mass orders of rides via the YandexTaxi app creating gridlock in a high-traffic area of the Russian capital.On Thursday, visitors heading to the Kutuzovsky Prospect in Russia encountered a tr.....»»
Uber now lets users text with a safety agent to monitor rides
Uber is giving riders the ability to connect with a safety agent while taking a nerve-wracking trip, making it the latest feature the company has added in recent years to address safety concerns......»»
A new jailbreak for John Deere tractors rides the right-to-repair wave
Exploit now provides root access to two popular models of the company’s farm equipment. Enlarge (credit: HUM Images | Getty) Farmers around the world have turned to tractor hacking so they can bypass the digital locks that.....»»
Uber closing rewards program in favor of pushing Uber One subscription
Ride-hailing service Uber is closing down its loyalty program, Uber Rewards, with users being urged to sign up for the Uber One subscription to get regular Uber and Uber Eats discounts.Since 2018, Uber Rewards provided users with discounted rides and.....»»
Uber doubles Q2 revenue to $8.1 billion as ridership surges
The ride-hailing giant said Q2 results were boosted by resilient demand from customers who continued to hail rides and order takeout food despite rising inflation. The company still posted a net loss of $2.6 billion......»»
Moving sea otters up the Northern California and Oregon coast is feasible, federal government concludes
Relocating sea otters to places in Northern California and Oregon where they haven't lived for generations, including possibly using helicopter rides to move a few dozen from the Monterey Bay area into San Francisco Bay, is feasible and could help ex.....»»
GM"s Cruise robotaxi unit drives deeper into the red
GM said on Tuesday it lost $500 million on Cruise during the second quarter -- more than $5 million a day......»»
Amazon-owned Zoox eyes robotaxi field with spacious bespoke model
Self-driving tech company Zoox is getting ready to join a field of competitors carrying passengers in autonomous vehicles. The company offered a sneak peek in the Bay Area last week......»»
Here"s what it looks like to ride a Chinese robotaxi with no steering wheel
Baidu has unveiled plans for an electric self-driving car with a removable steering wheel, marking another step forward in the fast-moving robotaxi race in China......»»