Topic: aviation industry
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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to 3 New Cities
Waymo is expanding its commercial robotaxi service to San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit, with a planned public rollout next year to accelerate its driverless technology deployment. The expansion requires regulatory approvals in Nevada and Michigan, and the company faces local opposition in other ...
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Blade's Air Taxis Now Available on Uber App
Joby Aviation is partnering with Uber to integrate helicopter bookings into the app, starting in New York with routes to airports and the Hamptons, as well as in the French Riviera. The acquisition of Blade's helicopter business provides Joby with immediate revenue, infrastructure, and a customer...
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Google Gemini Arrives on Android Auto
Google has launched its Gemini AI assistant for Android Auto, enabling drivers to use natural voice commands for navigation, messaging, and complex tasks to maintain focus on the road. Access requires downloading the Gemini app on an Android smartphone, with activation via voice, touch, or steeri...
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Amazon eyes thousands of Rivian's electric cargo bikes
Amazon is expanding its electric delivery fleet by deploying thousands of new pedal-assisted cargo bikes, developed in partnership with Rivian's spinoff company, Also, to enhance urban delivery operations. These four-wheel e-cargo quads will be rolled out in cities across Europe and the U.S., aim...
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Qatar Airways Embraces IPv6 with CRA Backing
Qatar Airways has integrated IPv6 into its digital systems with support from the CRA, aligning with Qatar's national strategy to enhance digital capabilities and meet the demands of a digital economy. IPv6 provides a significantly larger address pool than IPv4, enabling support for modern technol...
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Waymo Launches SFO Passenger Rides, But Not to Terminals
Waymo has launched its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service to and from San Francisco International Airport, starting with a select user group before a wider rollout. Initial airport trips will use the SFO Rental Car Center instead of main terminals, allowing officials to monitor integratio...
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Tesla Robotaxis Spotted Driving Without Safety Monitors
Tesla has begun testing its autonomous vehicles on public roads in Austin without any human safety monitors present, accelerating its timeline for achieving full self-driving capabilities. This development contrasts with competitors like Waymo, which already operates commercial robotaxis without ...
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Ex-Lidar CEO Launches Bid to Reclaim His Company
Austin Russell, Luminar's founder and former CEO, is attempting to regain control of the company by purchasing all outstanding Class A Common Stock through his new entity, Russell AI Labs. The proposal involves taking Luminar private under Russell AI Labs while maintaining its public listing and ...
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WestJet Data Breach Impacts 1.2 Million Travelers
WestJet experienced a data breach affecting approximately 1.2 million travelers, exposing personal details like names, addresses, and sensitive travel documents such as passports, but no payment card information was stolen. The breach resulted from hackers using social engineering to access an em...
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