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......»»
Please ban data caps, Internet users tell FCC
FCC docket draws anger at ISPs and mockery of Republican's data/coffee analogy. It's been just a week since US telecom regulators announced a formal inquiry into broadband data ca.....»»
At TED AI 2024, experts grapple with AI’s growing pains
A year later, a compelling group of TED speakers move from "what's this?" to "what now?" SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, TED AI 2024 kicked off its first day at San Francisco's Herbst.....»»
Dolphins sense military sonar at much lower levels than regulators predict, study shows
For the first time ever, a team including several UC Santa Cruz scientists have directly measured the behavioral responses of some of the most common marine mammals to military sonar. And the finding that surprised them most was that these animals we.....»»
Column: Industry may need to think about Musk-Trump relations
We don't know why Elon Musk has become Donald Trump's biggest supporter, but he could be looking to regulate the regulators......»»
Qualcomm’s next AI frontier is… your car
Qualcomm is building a Snapdragon car brain that is considerate of your passengers as well as a driverless future......»»
The CEO of Ford says he"s been driving a Xiaomi EV for the past 6 months and doesn"t want to give it up
The CEO of Ford says he"s been driving a Xiaomi EV for the past 6 months and doesn"t want to give it up.....»»
Crucial role of peer support for African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions
A new study conducted by researchers at George Washington University sheds light on the critical role that same-race peer groups play in the success of African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The research unders.....»»
High-resolution, nanoscale imaging method could accelerate the discovery of more durable materials
Take a photo with your phone and you might see wonderful details—leaves on a tree, strands of hair blowing in the wind. The width of that strand of hair is 100,000 nanometers wide. The best traditional laboratory microscope that uses light may capt.....»»
Ram"s U.S. sales are rebounding after incentive drive, CEO says
Light-truck brand is trying to clear inventory ahead of two new launches by year-end: the all-electric Ram REV, and the Ramcharger, a battery-powered pickup with an on-board gas generator to boost range and towing capacity......»»
Apple supporting national parks initiative in China, likely for two reasons
Apple is supporting a national parks initiative in China, geared to providing training and education within the field of nature conservation. The work in five of China’s national parks is being done through the China Green Carbon Sink Foundation.....»»
New iPad mini reviews: Jelly scrolling is fixed (probably)
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch day, the first reviews of the new iPad mini (A17 Pro) have been published. These reviews give us a closer look at the new device, including details on the display, performance, colors, and more. Head below for our rou.....»»
Revealing study sheds light on feeling of collective loss and "Britishness" after Queen"s death
Research on the public mourning after the Queen's death offers new insights on how groups or crowds of people with a shared identity—in this case "Britishness"—navigate periods of change and uncertainty......»»
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
On a warm late-summer evening, a small speedboat motored across a pea-green stretch of Lake Erie past a beach where a child sat splashing and a pair of newlyweds waded for a portrait photographer. On the sand, unseen or ignored, bright red signs warn.....»»
Research explores how workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying
Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is a complex.....»»
2025 VW ID Buzz: Heavy on the nostalgia, road; light on the range
The ID Buzz is more than a play for nostalgia. It helps VW expand into another, though, shrinking segment. VW expects the vehicle to draw buyers from minivans, crossovers and SUVs......»»
Gone in a flash: Lake Mohave"s toxic algae bloom may soon let up
Riley Rackliffe follows the stinky green blobs as they travel across Lake Mohave. The aquatic biologist leads a two-man team for the National Park Service, dipping a long stick into the reservoir's problem areas and sending off samples to the Souther.....»»
The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype
Here's what it's like to drive—and why the wait was so long. Volkswagen provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the ID Buzz......»»
T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users
Carriers fight plan to require unlocking of phones 60 days after activation. T-Mobile and AT&T say US regulators should drop a plan to require unlocking of phones within 60 days o.....»»
Walk or run in the rain? A physics-based approached to staying dry (or at least drier)
We've all been there—caught outside without an umbrella as the sky opens up. Whether it's a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, instinct tells us that running will minimize how wet we get. But is that really true? Let's take a scientific look at thi.....»»
Satellite-derived data on artificial light at night indicate rapidly increasing industrial activities in the Arctic
More than 800,000 km2 of the Arctic were affected by human activity in 2013, according to an analysis of satellite-derived data on artificial light at night. On average, 85% of the light-polluted areas are due to industrial activities rather than urb.....»»