General Motors will add a conversational AI assistant powered by Google Gemini to its cars, trucks, and SUVs starting next year, the U.S. automaker said Wednesday during an event in New York City. The Google Gemini rollout is one of several tech-centric announcements made at the automaker’s GM Forward event, and it will be one… Continue reading GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
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GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028
General Motors said it plans to launch an automated driving system that will allow drivers to keep their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel in 2028, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The announcement, made Wednesday at its GM Forward event in New York City, comes a year after TechCrunch first reported… Continue reading GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028
GM’s under-the-hood overhaul puts AI and automated driving at the center
General Motors is overhauling the electrical and computational guts of its future vehicles in a bid to deliver faster software, more capable automated driving features, and a custom, conversational AI assistant. The result of this overhaul will debut in 2027 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The U.S. automaker, which unveiled its plans at an event… Continue reading GM’s under-the-hood overhaul puts AI and automated driving at the center
General Motors gives up on BrightDrop electric vans
General Motors is abandoning its BrightDrop electric delivery vans, just four years after introducing the vehicles. The company announced Tuesday alongside third-quarter earnings that it made the decision because the “commercial electric delivery van market developed much slower than expected.” GM also blames the “changing regulatory environment and the elimination of tax credits in the… Continue reading General Motors gives up on BrightDrop electric vans
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage revealed: Where the future of tech breaks first
The Disrupt Stage, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, is where tech’s biggest bets get made, live and unfiltered. It’s where startup dreams turn into $100,000 prizes in Startup Battlefield 200, and where the industry’s power players reveal what’s next. The industry’s biggest voices take the main-stage spotlight This year, we’re bringing Alphabet’s moonshot chief Astro Teller, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone, and Vinod Khosla — never one to mince words… Continue reading The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage revealed: Where the future of tech breaks first
Only 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase
Less than 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West! The countdown is on for the year’s biggest gathering of founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech. From October 27–29, join the global tech community for three days of game-changing conversations, live startup pitches, impactful networking, and deep dives into the trends driving 2026 and beyond. Time is running… Continue reading Only 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase
Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus
A Waymo robotaxi was recently spotted driving around a school bus with its red lights flashing, and federal safety regulators have opened an investigation as a result. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday morning that its Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation after seeing footage from early October of a… Continue reading Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus
Last-minute ticket deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Save 60% on your +1
Today begins the 7-day countdown to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the flagship tech conference bringing together 10,000+ leaders, VCs, operators, and innovators, taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco, October 27–29. To celebrate the countdown, we’re offering a special 60% discount for your +1. Buy your pass and save up to $444, plus get 60% off a second ticket for your co-founder, partner, friend, or team member. Get… Continue reading Last-minute ticket deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Save 60% on your +1
Final countdown: Only 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and ticket prices increase
T-minus 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 officially kicks off at San Francisco’s Moscone West! One of the year’s biggest tech events is ready to dominate the Bay Area’s thriving tech landscape for almost the entire week. Get ready for one of the biggest tech gatherings on October 27-29. Tech experts from every corner of… Continue reading Final countdown: Only 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and ticket prices increase
TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Want another reason to get this free in your inbox? The emailed version of this newsletter includes polls, including one this week that asks readers what they think the best business model is for autonomous vehicle technology.… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile