Warren Buffett bullish on driverless trucks after purchasing stake in Kodiak Robotics
Pilot Co., which operates Pilot and Flying J travel centers and is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, agreed on Tuesday to take a stake in Kodiak Robotics Inc., a driverless truck startup......»»
EV maker VinFast to buy majority stakes in its battery maker sibling
Electric-vehicle maker VinFast Auto said on Wednesday it would acquire a 99.8% stake in battery maker VinES from its founder Pham Nhat Vuong as it seeks to ramp up its integration in the production value chain and competitive advantage......»»
Newly-discovered "margarita snails" from the Florida Keys
The "Margaritaville" in Jimmy Buffett's famous song isn't a real place, but it's long been associated with the Florida Keys. This string of tropical islands is home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental US, along with many animals.....»»
UAW rank-and-file reject Mack Trucks contract; 4,000 workers strike in 3 states
The union said about 73 percent of workers voted against the deal covering 4,000 workers in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland. Workers struck the truck maker on Monday morning......»»
September auto sales defy expectations
Auto sales were up in September and the third quarter as results were buoyed by Labor Day weekend shopping, new-vehicle inventory and robust demand for light trucks and electrified vehicles......»»
UAW workers to get 19% wage hike under Mack Trucks contract deal
Workers must still ratify the agreement covering 4,000 hourly workers that includes a $3,500 ratification bonus, improved retirement benefits, additional vacation and a reduction in the time needed to get to top pay. The agreement includes an immedia.....»»
Aston Martin Chairman Stroll raised stake after investor sought sale
Stroll said his consortium raised its stake in the British luxury-car maker after another major shareholder wanted to cut its holding......»»
A woman was found trapped under a driverless car. It wasn"t the first car to hit her
A pedestrian in downtown San Francisco was found critically injured and trapped underneath a driverless car Monday night. But it was not the first car to strike the victim......»»
Research demonstrates the power of rhythm as a design element in evolution and robotics
As the internet quickly fills with viral videos of futuristic robots darting and racing around like the animals they're built to mimic, Duke researchers say that there's an element of their movement's programming that should not be overlooked: rhythm.....»»
A woman was found trapped under a driverless car. It"s not what it looks like, the car company said
A pedestrian in downtown San Francisco was found critically injured and trapped underneath a driverless car Monday night. But the company that operates the autonomous car says it's not at fault......»»
EV maker Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates after raising production
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive RIVN.O on Monday reported third-quarter deliveries above market expectations, as it ramped up production to meet a sustained demand for its pickup trucks and crossovers......»»
UAW and Mack Trucks reach tentative deal to avoid strike
The temporary agreement must still be ratified by the UAW rank-and-file. Should the 4,000 Mack workers have gone on strike, it could have strained the UAW's $825 million strike fund......»»
You can kill your 2023 backlog and prepare for Halloween with these 7 creepy games
Hungry for some horror games this October, but worried about your 2023 backlog getting too long? Here's how you can kill two vampires with one stake......»»
HomeKit Weekly: AiDot OREiN emerges as a Matter-focused light bulb vendor for a vendor-neutral smart home
I know some of you aren’t bullish on Matter. Is it perfect? No. Does it need more features to truly become the vendor-neutral smart home specification? Yes. I believe in it, though. I believe in it because every manufacturer wins with Matter. When.....»»
The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed
A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles......»»
In labor snub, California governor vetoes bill that would have limited self-driving trucks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have hindered efforts to deploy self-driving trucks in the state. But big rigs still face regulatory barriers in the state......»»
How fast are Arctic glaciers melting? Engineers explored the north with a robot and cameras to find out
Equipped with snow jackets, gloves and luggage containing a host of cameras and sensors, professor Hanumant Singh and a team of Northeastern robotics researchers recently traveled to the Arctic with a noble goal to help address the climate crisis......»»
Amazon invests up to $4 billion in Anthropic AI in exchange for minority stake and further AWS integration
Amazon said on Monday that it's investing up to $4 billion into the artificial intelligence company Anthropic in exchange for partial ownership and Anthropic's greater use of Amazon Web Services (AWS), the e-commerce giant's cloud computing platform......»»
Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic AI in exchange for minority stake and further AWS integration
Amazon said on Monday that it's investing $4 billion into the artificial intelligence company Anthropic in exchange for partial ownership and Anthropic's greater use of Amazon Web Services (AWS), the e-commerce giant's cloud computing platform......»»
AI could innovate parts purchasing
Artificial intelligence could improve the auto parts purchasing process, making it quicker and more efficient for automakers and suppliers still grappling with supply chain shortages......»»
From "Money Heist" to "Squid Game": The "glocal" strategy that keeps Netflix afloat
Money Heist is the most watched Spanish series of all time thanks to Netflix, which launched it internationally after purchasing it from Atresmedia. The last episode premiered in autumn 2021, a few weeks after the North American company began broadca.....»»