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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Robotaxis Now Serve San Francisco International Airport

Waymo has launched a commercial service providing autonomous rides to and from San Francisco International Airport, a key expansion of…

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BigTech Companies

Google to Pay $68M for Voice Assistant Eavesdropping

Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement over a lawsuit alleging its devices recorded private conversations without proper consent…

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Artificial Intelligence

Robotaxis Now Rival Rideshares on Price and Speed

Driverless robotaxis, particularly Waymo, are becoming a viable and competitive alternative to Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, with their…

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Business

Ethos Insurance Tech Aims for First IPO of the Year

Ethos Technologies is launching a major tech IPO with a share price of $18-$20, targeting a valuation up to $1.26…

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BigTech Companies

Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to 150 More Stores

Walmart is dramatically expanding its drone delivery network with Wing, adding the service to 150 new stores this year in…

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Artificial Intelligence

SandboxAQ Accuses Ex-Exec of Extortion Attempt

SandboxAQ is embroiled in a lawsuit with its former Chief of Staff, Robert Bender, who alleges wrongful termination after raising…

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BigTech Companies

California’s Wealth Tax Sparks Silicon Valley Billionaire Panic

A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires is prompting some, like Google cofounder Larry Page, to consider relocating…

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Business

2025’s Most Devastating Cyberattacks Exposed

The cyber threat landscape has shifted towards sophisticated supply chain attacks, where breaches of third-party vendors like Gainsight and Salesloft…

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AI & Tech

Waymo Robotaxis Test Google’s Gemini AI Assistant

Waymo is testing a passenger-facing AI assistant powered by Google's Gemini to enhance rides by answering questions and managing cabin…

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AI & Tech

Alphabet Acquires Intersect Power to Overcome Grid Bottlenecks

Alphabet (Google's parent) has acquired clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to directly control power generation for its…

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AI & Tech

Rivian’s AI Strategy: Beyond Just Competing With Tesla

Rivian is pivoting to develop proprietary AI chips and autonomous driving technology, positioning itself against industry leaders with a vertically…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Tests Driverless Robotaxis in Austin

Tesla has advanced to testing fully driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, removing human safety monitors as it works toward a…

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AI & Tech

Google Bets on Data Center Expert to Lead AI Race

Google has elevated Amin Vahdat to a new executive role reporting directly to the CEO, signaling a massive strategic focus…

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Artificial Intelligence

EU Investigates Google Zero in Antitrust Probe

The EU has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Google, focusing on whether it has used its dominance to stifle…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Recalls Software for Robotaxi School Bus Safety

Waymo is filing a voluntary software recall with NHTSA to address how its autonomous vehicles interact with stopped school buses,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Robotaxis Probed for Passing Stopped School Buses

The NHTSA has opened a formal investigation into Waymo's autonomous vehicles following multiple reports, including 19 documented incidents in Austin,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Feds Probe Waymo Robotaxi School Bus Safety in Austin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Waymo after reports of its autonomous vehicles illegally passing stopped school…

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Artificial Intelligence

Google CEO: Vibe Coding Makes Software Development ‘Exciting Again’

Google CEO Sundar Pichai champions "vibe coding" as a transformative trend that enables non-programmers to create applications using conversational AI,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Clears Final Hurdle for Arizona Robotaxi Launch

Tesla has secured a ride-hailing permit from Arizona, allowing it to operate autonomous robotaxi services as a Transportation Network Company…

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AI & Tech

Google’s Gemini 3 Makes Search Smarter

Gemini 3 is Google's advanced AI model that enhances reasoning, multimedia interpretation, and coding within its ecosystem, starting with Search…

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