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......»»
I’m actually on board for a ride through Disney’s Haunted Mansion after its latest trailer
I originally thought I’d be skipping this one, but after seeing its latest trailer, I think I’m up for taking another ride through Haunted Mansion. … The post I’m actually on board for a ride through Disney’s Haunted Man.....»»
Judge sides with Microsoft in FTC injunction, unlocking final Activision battles
Companies' goodwill efforts, including Call of Duty sharing, were persuasive. Enlarge / Attorneys carrying boxes arrive to court in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. A judge has ruled that the FTC's relian.....»»
VW to start autonomous ride-hailing tests this month in Austin, Texas
VW will use a small fleet of specially equipped Euro-spec ID Buzz minivans to provide ride-hailing services to a closed group in a geofenced portion of Austin, Texas, beginning this month, using Mobileye technology. Ultimately, the company plans to e.....»»
Volkswagen will start testing its driverless ID. Buzz in Austin, Texas
The program will start with 10 ID. Buzzes with autonomous tech from Mobileye. Enlarge / If you go to Austin, you might see one of these ID. Buzzes out for a drive. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen Group has picked Austin,.....»»
Hands-on: How to see Apple Watch live cycling metrics on iPhone with iOS 17
Tracking a bike ride natively on iPhone arrives with iOS 17 and Apple Watch with watchOS 10. The handy new feature makes use of Live Activities for a seamless experience to view heart rate, speed, distance, elevation, and more. Here’s how to see A.....»»
This EV truckmaker is gigacasting its battery packs for longevity
The powertrain has been designed and built in-house for a 450,000-mile life. Enlarge / One of Harbinger's trucks on a demo ride at ACT Expo in May. (credit: Harbinger) We make no secret of our affection for the electric.....»»
The best used car websites in 2023
The best used car websites make finding your next ride quick and painless, whether you're after a late-model Chevrolet Silverado or a 1970s oddball......»»
Super73-S Adventure Series review: The premium off-road e-bike
The Super73-S Adventure Series e-bike is fast, comfortable, and fun to ride. It's one of those products that's hard to forget once you try it, even if its cost is worth a double-take.Super73-S Adventure SeriesWhile most e-bikes are more traditional-l.....»»
Lab-Grown Meat Approved for Sale: What You Need to Know
Cultured meat, grown from real animal cells, will soon be available in restaurants in San Francisco and Washington, D.C......»»
University guard charged with stealing $200,000 of Apple hardware
A security guard at the University of California, San Francisco, is facing up to 15 years in prison after being charged with grand theft and other felonies.UCSF Medical Center (Source: Apple Maps)Niyja Bassard, aged 24, was arrested on June 22, for s.....»»
OpenAI reveals location of its first international outpost
OpenAI has had only a San Francisco office since its founding in 2015, but following the huge success of ChatGPT, it's now ready for an international expansion......»»
Virgin Galactic video shows what’s in store for first commercial passengers
Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first commercial rocket-powered ride on Thursday. This video shows what the passengers can expect......»»
Socure acquires Berbix to help customers combat online identity fraud
Socure acquired Berbix, a San Francisco-based startup that developed a high-accuracy document verification solution with a patent-pending forensics engine able to detect spoofed IDs – including AI-generated fakes – that are visually indistinguish.....»»
The tiniest hitchhikers: Nematodes leap onto bumblebees via electric fields
Worms lept at an average speed of 0.86 meters per second, close to human walking speed. A nematode (C. elegans) jumps onto a bumblebee along an electrical field to hitch a ride. Credit: Chiba et al., 2023.....»»
Engwe M20 ebike review: Fewer adjustment capabilities with solid motor power
The Engwe M20 electric bike is a fun ride, but the limited options for customization may not make it the perfect fit for everyone.Engwe M20While usually expensive, acquiring an e-bike has many benefits — especially if you live in the city or near a.....»»
How to Survive a Devastating Earthquake—and Firestorm
When a 7.9-magnitude quake struck San Francisco in 1906, it opened the gates of hell. You could have ridden it out, if you made all the right decisions......»»
Are You Ready for ‘Extreme’ Water Recycling?
San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from buildings, homes, and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping......»»
Researchers discover that worms use electricity to jump
In nature, smaller animals often attach themselves to larger ones to "hitch a ride" and save energy migrating large distances. In paper published on June 21 in the journal Current Biology, researchers show how microscopic Caenorhabditis elegans worms.....»»
California statewide study investigates causes and impacts of homelessness
UC San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative has released the largest representative study of homelessness in the United States since the mid-1990s, providing a comprehensive look at the causes and consequences of homelessness in Cali.....»»
Watch this SpaceX Falcon 9 booster takes its 12th ride to space
SpaceX successfully launched an Indonesian communications satellite to orbit on Sunday using a Falcon 9 booster on its 12th flight......»»