Waymo robotaxi attacked and set on fire in San Francisco
Investigators are trying to determine what prompted a crowd in San Francisco to attack a Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco on Saturday night......»»
Waymo"s newest robotaxis may face Chinese tariff roadblock
Robotaxis the company plans to eventually deploy by the thousands across the United States might be subject to stiff new tariffs that target electric vehicles imported from China......»»
Netflix gets the NFL: Three-year deal starts this season on Christmas
The NFL brings eyeballs like no other content, and subscribers actually stick around. Enlarge / The San Francisco 49ers' star quarterback Brock Purdy celebrates during a blowout 35-7 win over the Tom Brady-led Buccaneers. (credit.....»»
GM’s Cruise pays more than $8 million in robotaxi settlement
GM’s Cruise will pay more than $8 million in the robotaxi settlement. .....»»
Proton Mail hands data to police again – is it still safe for activists?
Proton Mail is under fire for disclosing user data that led to the arrest of an activist in Spain. However, the secure email service may be still safe when used properly......»»
“Fire and blood” come to Westeros in new House of the Dragon S2 trailer
"The enemy without may be fought with swords. The enemy within is more insidious." House of the Dragon returns to HBO Max for an action-packed second season next month. The second season of House of the Dragon premieres in about a.....»»
Feds probe Waymo driverless cars hitting parked cars, drifting into traffic
Auto-safety regulator is investigating 22 reports of Waymo cars malfunctioning. Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in downtown San Francisco on Bush and Sansome Streets as it drives and transports passengers. (credit: JasonDoiy |.....»»
NASA tests technology, practices Artemis moonwalks in Arizona desert
To prepare for exploring the moon during NASA's Artemis campaign, the agency is conducting a week-long field test in the lunar-like landscape of San Francisco Volcanic Field near Flagstaff, Arizona to practice moonwalk scenarios......»»
Climate-change research project aboard USS Hornet paused for environmental review
The city of Alameda has indefinitely shut down the Marine Cloud Brightening Program—a study based out of the University of Washington and set up on the deck of the U.S.S. Hornet to utilize the San Francisco Bay's ideal cloudy conditions—citing co.....»»
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet gets an INCREDIBLE $60 discount in this AMAZING deal!
If you’re looking for a cheap Android tablet, then look no further as the Amazon Fire Max 11 is on sale with a $60 discount! The post Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet gets an INCREDIBLE $60 discount in this AMAZING deal! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
NHTSA probes Waymo after 22 reports of crashes or traffic violations
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Alphabet-owned after reports that its autonomous driving systems led to collisions or violated traffic laws......»»
Grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus and a Charging Dock for only $99!
Grab this offer while it lasts. The post Grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus and a Charging Dock for only $99! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking for an affordably-accessible tablet, Amazon’s Fire-series devices have alw.....»»
Amazon"s robotaxi unit Zoox being probed by NHTSA after 2 crashes
NHTSA said it received two complaints alleging a Toyota Highlander equipped with Zoox autonomous driving technology braked suddenly and collided with motorcycles. Both collisions occurred during daytime conditions and resulted in minor injuries, NHTS.....»»
The 55-inch Amazon Fire TV is an OUTRIGHT STEAL with this $150 discount!
There’s a deal for the Amazon 55-inch Fire TV right now where you get to save 27% off its asking price, making it a steal! The post The 55-inch Amazon Fire TV is an OUTRIGHT STEAL with this $150 discount! appeared first on Phandroid. TVs.....»»
Waymo robotaxis now completing 50,000 paid trips a week
Waymo robotaxis are now completing more than 50,000 paid trips a month, according to a post on social media by the Alphabet-owned company......»»
NHTSA probes 200,000 Ford Super Duty trucks for risk of fire
NHTSA said it received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a "fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing." The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources could result in fire, NHTSA said......»»
New "forever chemical" cleanup strategy discovered
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cracks down on insidious "forever chemical" pollution in the environment, military and commercial aviation officials are seeking ways to clean up such pollution from decades of use of fire suppressant foams.....»»
Robot dogs armed with AI-aimed rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation
Quadrupeds being reviewed have automatic targeting systems but require human oversight to fire. Enlarge / A still image of a robotic quadruped armed with a remote weapons system, captured from a video provided by Onyx Industries......»»
Grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 for up to 35% off with this Deal
The Fire HD 8 is currently up for grabs for a much lower price of $65. The post Grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 for up to 35% off with this Deal appeared first on Phandroid. For users on a budget, Amazon’s Fire-series tablets have always p.....»»
A San Francisco highway near Apple Park wasn"t pretty enough, so it got deleted
Apple's "Let Loose" event showed commuters looking at their iPads instead of the scenery — but what they missed was a view of San Francisco's Bay Area that doesn't exist.John Ternus was on a new BART railcar, but not everything Apple showed outside.....»»
Dazzling drone display flies straight into the record books
A San Francisco-based company called UVify has set a new world record for the most drones used in an aerial display......»»