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Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo

Uber and Lyft will start testing Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in London in 2026, joining Waymo and local startup Wayve as companies that will have autonomous vehicles in the city next year. Lyft CEO David Risher said in a post on X and LinkedIn that Lyft will start testing once it receives local regulatory approval.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo

I’ve tested dozens of cheap multitools, and these are the few that I still use today

A good multitool can be a reliable companion for decades (as long as you don’t lose it!). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Stick with Leatherman or Gerber for reliable multitools. Warranty and repairability matter more than cheap prices. Replaceable cutters extend your multitool’s lifespan. I… Continue reading I’ve tested dozens of cheap multitools, and these are the few that I still use today

I battery-tested the best Google, Samsung, and OnePlus phones – and didn’t expect these results

Adam Doud/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Total battery capacity is only one factor influencing actual device longevity. Lab tests demonstrate how different hardware components impact power consumption rates. Efficient processors and screen settings are crucial for maximizing battery performance. Battery size is not always a straightforward comparison. The… Continue reading I battery-tested the best Google, Samsung, and OnePlus phones – and didn’t expect these results

Tesla Cybertruck is going to be a $35,000 truck in 18 months, expert says

Tesla Cybertruck used prices are declining as more trucks reach two years old. Doug DeMuro, a popular car reviewer who became somewhat of a car pricing expert through his auction site Car and Bids, now predicts the Tesla Cybertruck will be selling for just $35,000 in 18 months. When Tesla initially set the base price… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck is going to be a $35,000 truck in 18 months, expert says

Birdfy’s Hum Bloom captures 120fps slow motion footage of hummingbirds

It joins the new Birdfy Feeder Vista featuring a 360-degree 6K camera It joins the new Birdfy Feeder Vista featuring a 360-degree 6K camera by Andrew Liszewski Dec 22, 2025, 7:21 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all… Continue reading Birdfy’s Hum Bloom captures 120fps slow motion footage of hummingbirds

We Could Hitch a Ride to Unknown Frontiers on Super-Fast Interstellar Objects Like 3I/ATLAS

Getty / Futurism Mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on December 19, coming within just 167 million miles. Scientists have been closely monitoring the object — which is largely believed to be a natural comet and only the third of its kind to have been directly observed in the solar system… Continue reading We Could Hitch a Ride to Unknown Frontiers on Super-Fast Interstellar Objects Like 3I/ATLAS

Waymos Cause Traffic Jams Across City During Power Outage

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night will stay these robotaxis of their appointed trips — but a power outage apparently will. On Saturday evening, a blackout left nearly a third of San Francisco in the dark. But… Continue reading Waymos Cause Traffic Jams Across City During Power Outage

Sam Altman Unhappy With Fate He’s Created for Himself

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Several major companies — including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Sam Altman’s OpenAI, and competitor Anthropic — are eyeing enormous stock market debuts as soon as next year, all vying to attain an astronomical valuation north of $100 billion. In late October, OpenAI was rumored to be laying the groundwork for a mammoth IPO… Continue reading Sam Altman Unhappy With Fate He’s Created for Himself

Murder of MIT Fusion Scientist Getting More and More Bizarre

Providence Police Department Last week, lauded theoretical physicist and director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center Nuno Loureiro was murdered in his home in Brookline, Massachusetts. Since then, investigators have made several breakthroughs in the unusual case, linking the prime suspect to a separate deadly mass shooting at Brown University earlier in December.… Continue reading Murder of MIT Fusion Scientist Getting More and More Bizarre