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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......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcOct 5th, 2022

Velotric T1 e-bike review: Slick, barely-an-ebike look hides some real power

A winning combination of a hidden battery, smooth ride, and slick look. Enlarge (credit: Velotric) I can't get over how good the T1 looks. It's a beautiful bike, especially in the two-tone frosted blue color of my test r.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 4th, 2023

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2023

Red tide returns to San Francisco Bay, one year after large fish die-off

A toxic red tide has returned to San Francisco Bay, raising fears of a reprise of last summer's unusually large fish die-off......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2023

Elon Musk’s big bright ‘X’ sign removed following complaints

Elon Musk's sign atop his X Corp headquarters in San Francisco has been taken down following complaints by local officials and nearby residents......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 1st, 2023

"X" removed after being installed atop company headquarters following Twitter"s rebrand

Officials from the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection on Monday morning observed that the new "X" on top of the building formerly known as Twitter's headquarters was being dismantled, according to Patrick Hannan, the department's spokesm.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 1st, 2023

X sign removed at Twitter HQ after neighbours complain

The flashing sign went up three days ago. San Francisco officials investigated its installation......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsAug 1st, 2023

AirTag assists in rescue of bicycle after airline lost it

A cyclist who wanted to ride around Europe discovered their bicycle didn't arrive at the destination, but they were able to keep track of their ride using Apple's AirTag.Barry Sherry of Virginia traveled to Europe for what was intended to be the last.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 31st, 2023

Musk shows off new X sign on top of San Francisco HQ, but the city’s not happy

Elon Musk has shared a drone video showing off the new X sign on top of the Twitter building in San Francisco. But the city has a problem with it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 31st, 2023

San Francisco"s complaint against Twitter says flashing "X" sign put up without a permit

In a complaint, the city of San Francisco says they have visited Twitter headquarters twice since Friday regarding the new flashing "X" sign on top of the building......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJul 31st, 2023

Waymo kills off autonomous trucking program

Ride-hailing will let Waymo focus on "near-term" commercial success. Enlarge / A Waymo Via truck. Check out all that self-driving equipment on the front. (credit: Waymo) Google's cost cutters are taking another bite out.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 27th, 2023

Are the valet’s days numbered? We test BMW’s remote parking system

So, who do you tip? Enlarge / BMW is testing a remote parking solution. (credit: BMW) BMW provided a flight from San Francisco to the Czech Republic and three nights in a hotel so we could visit the Sokolov test center......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 26th, 2023

BMW uses autonomous cars for boring, repetitive tests

Forget robotaxis, this is for precision and repeatability. Enlarge / Neither of these test BMWs has a human in the driver's seat. (credit: BMW) BMW provided a flight from San Francisco to the Czech Republic and three ni.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 26th, 2023

Apple has spent $1.5 billion to help relieve California"s housing crisis

As part of its continuing support of affordable housing, Apple says that it has now deployed nearly $1.5 billion to help 40,000 Californians find a home.The Kelsey in San Francisco is one of the developments Apple is funding. (Source: Apple)Apple has.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 26th, 2023

Spurge purge: Plant fossils reveal ancient South America-to-Asia "escape route"

Anyone who has taken a long road trip or bike ride has used a product of the spurge plant family—rubber. The spurge family, or Euphorbiaceae, includes economically valuable plants like the rubber tree, castor oil plant, poinsettia and cassava. Newl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 25th, 2023

Twitter: Sign change paused as police arrive at San Francisco HQ

Workers in San Francisco were taking down the sign after Elon Musk's rebrand of the company......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 25th, 2023

Twitter headquarters left with half a sign as police interrupt

The microblogging firm pauses removal of its name at San Francisco HQ after changing its brand to X......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 25th, 2023

New study suggests clues to urban resiliency lie within ancient cities

Jakarta … San Francisco … Shanghai … Phoenix … Houston......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

Habits That Will Cost You on Your Car’s Trade-In Value

Ready to turn in your old car for a newer model? Now is the best time to upgrade your ride because the value of used cars is at an all-time high. You’re bound to get top dollar on your trade-in at a dealership — that is, unless you do one of thes.....»»

Category: autoSource:  thenewswheelRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

Brazil"s Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paulo

Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 21st, 2023

Brazil"s Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paolo

Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 21st, 2023