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Artificial Intelligence

Can Waymo Conquer Winter Roads?

Winter weather is a major challenge for autonomous vehicles, and Waymo must prove its robotaxis can operate safely in snow…

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Automotive

Ferrari 296 GTB Review: Thrilling V6, Frustrating Tech

The Ferrari 296 GTB combines a potent V6 engine with hybrid technology, featuring an electric motor that provides 165 horsepower…

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Artificial Intelligence

Musk Aims to End Tesla Robotaxi Babysitters This Year

Elon Musk aims to remove human safety monitors from Tesla's robotaxis, targeting fully autonomous operations in parts of Austin by…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo robotaxi investigated for driving around school bus

The NHTSA is investigating a Waymo autonomous vehicle for allegedly failing to stop for a school bus with activated red…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Arrive in London

Waymo will launch its first international driverless robotaxi service in London starting in 2026, marking its expansion beyond the United…

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Newswire

Alpha Rocket Explodes in Test; Europe Plans Mini Starship

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is preparing for its second flight and landing attempt, while SpaceX's Starship aims for its…

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Business

Base Power Secures $1B to Expand Home Battery Deployment

Base Power secured a $1 billion Series C funding round, valuing the company at $3 billion, to accelerate its growth…

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Artificial Intelligence

DoorDash Launches Creator Program, AI Tools & Dine-In Rewards

DoorDash launched a creator program that pays users for creating short-form videos of restaurant meals, currently available in 20 U.S.…

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Artificial Intelligence

Zoox Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing to Washington DC

Zoox, an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, is expanding its testing to Washington D.C., its first East Coast deployment, starting with…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo’s NYC Robotaxi Tests Extended Through 2025

Waymo has received an extension to continue testing its autonomous vehicles in New York City through the end of the…

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Automotive

Tesla’s New Model Y: The Affordable EV Is Here

Tesla's new affordable electric vehicle is a budget-friendly Model Y variant, not the previously announced $25,000 Model 2, focusing on…

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Newswire

Firefly’s Rocket Program Faces New Setback

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket booster was destroyed during a ground test in Texas, disrupting a planned satellite launch for Lockheed…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi Test: 3 Crashes on Day One

Austin, Texas has become a major hub for autonomous vehicle testing, attracting companies like Tesla with its favorable regulations and…

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Business

UK & US Charge Alleged Scattered Spider Hackers

Two key members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, have been arrested and charged in…

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Automotive

2026 Nissan Leaf: Small, Affordable & Efficient

The 2026 Nissan Leaf offers affordable, efficient electric mobility with a more refined, spacious design and improved performance on a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Secures Nevada Permit to Test Robotaxi Fleet

Tesla has obtained a permit from Nevada to test autonomous vehicles on public roads, expanding its robotaxi operations beyond initial…

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Business

WP Engine Expands to UAE, Powering Enterprise Digital Experiences in the Gulf

WP Engine has launched its enterprise platform in the UAE through a partnership with Microsoft Azure, enabling local businesses to…

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Artificial Intelligence

Zoox Launches Public Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

Zoox has launched the first commercial driverless taxi service in Las Vegas using purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional controls like…

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Artificial Intelligence

Uber, Momenta to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Tests in Germany by 2026

Uber and Momenta plan to launch robotaxi testing in Munich by 2026, marking their first public deployment in continental Europe…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Approved for Robotaxi Service at San Jose Airport

Waymo has received approval to launch its robotaxi service at San Jose Mineta International Airport, with testing starting soon and…

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