Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi
Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public......»»
OpenAI CEO Altman wasn’t fired because of scary new tech, just internal politics
As Altman cements power, OpenAI announces three new board members—and a returning one. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the OpenAI DevDay event on November 6, 2023, in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?
U.S. electric vehicle startups are turning to cheaper models, slamming the brakes on their production ramp-up plans and laying off employees to navigate a slump in demand due to steep borrowing costs and high repair expenses for the vehicles. Tesl.....»»
Sinking US cities more exposed to rising seas: Study
Sea level rise could hit major US cities like New Orleans and San Francisco harder than expected by mid-century because coastal land is sinking, researchers said Wednesday, warning current flood defenses leave people and property at risk......»»
What"s the best way to pack for space?
Packing to go to space is a lot like getting ready for a plane ride with only a carry-on bag. You have to maximize the use of the space in your bag at the same time you want to make sure you have what you need. That's the challenge astronauts face in.....»»
Immerse yourself in the neon streets of Tokyo manga with a new "Shot on iPhone" film
Apple's latest "Shot on iPhone" film is a live-action and frenetic remake of the manga "Midnight," a Takashi Miike-directed high-action video about a Tokyo taxi driver.Kento Kaku, star of the 'Shot on iPhone' film 'Midnight'The "Shot on iPhone" serie.....»»
Moon lander Odysseus has a new home and brings an artistic project along for the ride
The moon lander Odysseus, known as Odie, touched down on the moon's surface on February 22, becoming the first time the U.S. has landed on the moon in more than 50 years and the first commercial moon lander to successfully land on the moon. Along wit.....»»
iPhone sales ride high in Japan, plunge in China
There’s good news and bad for Apple in two different market intelligence reports. One points to Apple’s market share rising and continuing to utterly dominate the Japanese smartphone market, while the other describes a dramatic slump in iPhone sa.....»»
SpaceX’s Crew-8 head to launchpad for tonight’s ride to space
NASA and SpaceX are aiming to launch Crew-8 from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station on Sunday night......»»
The hidden driver of the ride-sharing economy
When Greg Buchak was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Uber and Lyft were just beginning to spread across the country. Since he didn't own a car, he found the ride-sharing apps convenient for short and long trips. Yet as a financial ec.....»»
Ineos waits for San Francisco Bay Area dealership to open
Ineos Automotive, which has just the Grenadier SUV on sale at the moment, has been operating without a key U.S. location: Silicon Valley......»»
With space travel comes motion sickness. These engineers want to help
In a corner room of the Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building at CU Boulder, Torin Clark is about to go for a ride......»»
Visitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower"s stinking bloom in San Francisco
Crowds lined up in San Francisco on Wednesday to see—and smell—the blooming of an endangered tropical flower that releases a pungent odor when it opens once every several years......»»
Nissan eyes Level 4 robotaxi service in Japan"s cities in 2027
Japan's No. 3 carmaker will begin testing the driverless shuttle service in downtown Yokohama in the fiscal year starting April 1. Nissan's service will expand over the following years to accepting riders in a fleet of self-driving Serena family vans.....»»
Artifact could be linked to Spanish explorer Coronado"s expedition across Texas Panhandle
It's a small piece of obsidian, just over 5 centimeters long, likely found on a hard-scrabble piece of ranchland in the Texas panhandle. But when SMU anthropologist Matthew Boulanger looks at it, he gets a mental image of Spanish explorer Francisco V.....»»
Apple believes Spotify wants a free ride, and the EU may just give it to them
Despite evidence that Apple has worked with Spotify and other competitors, Apple appears to expect that the European Commission will rule against the company based on the music competition probe.SpotifyThe European Commission has been investigating A.....»»
"You can"t imagine the damage": Dam threatens historic Laos town
A short boat ride upstream from the ancient Laotian royal capital of Luang Prabang, a massive dam is under construction that critics say threatens the riverside town's allure and heritage status......»»
How to add Bluetooth to an older car
Make an old ride feel young again thanks to independent kits, vehicle adapters, or aftermarket head units......»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
GM Cruise nabs former Apple car exec for autonomous car safety chief role
A former Apple executive linked to the Apple Car has joined General Motors Cruise, becoming the chief of its self-driving taxi unit.Steve Kenner [Kodiak]Steve Kenner became the chief of safety at the GM autonomous vehicle unit on Monday, the company.....»»
A new generation of storm chasers takes on Mother Nature in Twisters trailer
"You don't face your fears, you ride 'em." Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell star in Twisters, a standalone film inspired by the 1996 classic. Like so many others, I adored the 1996 film Twister, now a classic in the.....»»