Waymo"s self-driving taxi struggles with left turns and puddles. But it"s still winning over some Arizona riders
Waymo says its self-driving vans have given tens of thousands of rides since the company launched a public robotaxi service in Chandler, Arizona a year ago......»»
Sony might have the best 480Hz OLED, but it needs to catch up with the times
Sony is giving its InZone brand a boost with a 480Hz OLED, but there's one area where it struggles compared to the competition......»»
Astronomers catch a glimpse of a uniquely inflated and asymmetric exoplanet
An international group of researchers including University of Arizona astronomers, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, has observed the atmosphere of a hot and uniquely inflated exoplanet. The exoplanet, which is the size of Jupiter but only a t.....»»
Satellite images suggest test of Russian “super weapon” failed spectacularly
All that's left of the Russian missile silo is a big hole in the ground. The Sarmat missile silo seen before last week's launch attempt. [credit:.....»»
3D field-based tracking and field experiments of octopus and fish unlock the secrets of multispecies hunting
The diving gear is on, the cameras are ready—biologist Eduardo Sampaio and his colleagues are set to go. They dive in the Red Sea, scanning left and right underwater—and wonder: Where can an octopus hunting be found? Finally, they spot one. The t.....»»
Cruise resumes manual driving in California, with eye toward new milestone this fall
Mapping efforts mark the first California operations for GM's self-driving subsidiary since one of the company's cars ran over a pedestrian in October 2023......»»
Evidence tells us voters might be convinced to accept short-term pain for long-term gain—but it will be a hard sell
In the build-up to his government's first budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been setting expectations low. It will be "painful," he has warned, and a "difficult trade-off" will have to be made because of the economic inheritance left by the las.....»»
They lined up for Huawei"s $2800 phone, and left empty-handed
They lined up for Huawei"s $2800 phone, and left empty-handed.....»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (September 20-22)
An Oscar-winning period drama, a horror story, and a 2024 action revenge epic are among the three great Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend......»»
Goodbye dead zones: Brilliant new tech turns windows into 5G antennas
We’ve been using 5G technology and its faster data speeds for several years now. However, the main problem with 5G networks is that extending coverage … The post Goodbye dead zones: Brilliant new tech turns windows into 5G antennas appear.....»»
Light momentum turns pure silicon from an indirect to a direct bandgap semiconductor
UC Irvine-led research reveals that the optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced—not by changing the materials themselves, but by giving the light new properties......»»
Harnessing exosomes and hydrogels for advanced diabetic wound healing
Diabetes, a widespread condition affecting approximately 13% of American adults, is often accompanied by complications such as impaired wound healing. If left unchecked, this can lead to severe outcomes, including the need for amputation......»»
Huawei "super fans" fuming as left empty handed by $2,800 phone launch
Huawei "super fans" fuming as left empty handed by $2,800 phone launch.....»»
First iPhone 16 pre-orders arrive as lines form at Apple Stores around the world
As the clock turns to September 20 around the world, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro launch is in full swing. The first pre-orders have started arriving to lucky buyers, while lines are starting to form at Apple Stores. As we highlighted earlier,.....»»
Honda robotaxi plans uncertain as GM-backed Cruise grapples with crash aftermath
Honda is still weighing whether it can start its ambitious Tokyo robotaxi service on time as its partner in the project, GM's Cruise, deals with a safety scandal and keeps production paused on its self-driving people mover......»»
Reports: Hyundai and Waymo explore collaboration involving self-driving vehicles
Self-driving tech company Waymo is holding discussions with Hyundai Motor Group about using the Ioniq 5 as a robotaxi platform, according to reports from Reuters and a South Korean newspaper......»»
Apple TV Oprah Winfrey biodoc won’t be shown; star refunded Apple to block it
An Apple TV+ Oprah Winfrey biodoc won’t be shown after all, despite the fact that Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald completed filming. A new report says that Winfrey refunded the sum Apple paid her for the project in order to prevent it fr.....»»
Florida family slapped with $12K electric bill, left without power in 90-degree heat after alleged meter tampering
Florida family slapped with $12K electric bill, left without power in 90-degree heat after alleged meter tampering.....»»
This Oscar-winning movie quietly influenced Christopher Nolan and the MCU
From Christopher Nolan to the Marvel Universe, our contemporary storytellers keep going back to the example set by this Oscar-winning 1984 movie. But why?.....»»
Head-on collision on M-14 that left three dead leaves unanswered questions after tragedy
Head-on collision on M-14 that left three dead leaves unanswered questions after tragedy.....»»
iPhone 16 to be assembled in Brazil in addition to China and India
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 have already begun and the phones will hit stores on Friday, September 20. As previously reported, Apple will assemble the new iPhones in India simultaneously with China. But it turns out that Brazil is also on the list o.....»»