Sixteen years ago, engineers working on the Google self-driving project conducted their first autonomous vehicle tests on the freeway that connects Silicon Valley to San Francisco. The company would eventually become Waymo, autonomous vehicle testing would expand — fanning out to other cities. Eventually, the company launched commercial robotaxi services in Phoenix, San Francisco, and… Continue reading Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix
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The only Android Auto wireless adapter you should spend your money on (and it works with CarPlay, too)
AAWireless Two Plus ZDNET’s key takeaways The AAWireles Two Plus costs $65, and supports both Android and iOS wireless connectivity. There’s still a multifunctional pairing button for seamlessly device switching. If you’re an Android user, opt for the cheaper $55 model. nov / 2025 Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Dozens of tech… Continue reading The only Android Auto wireless adapter you should spend your money on (and it works with CarPlay, too)
Toyota opens the doors to its first EV battery plant in the US, but that’s not all
Production is now underway at Toyota’s new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina, the company’s first outside Japan. Toyota opens its first EV battery plant in the US After the first batteries rolled off the production line at its new facility in Liberty, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Toyota said today marks a “pivotal moment” in the… Continue reading Toyota opens the doors to its first EV battery plant in the US, but that’s not all
Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing to expand the reach and capabilities of its driverless vehicles to public riders in new cities. Today, the Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary announced freeway trips in three major US cities, as well as an expansion of its service availability in a familiar region. 2025 continues to be a pivotal year for… Continue reading Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities
Tesla launches new Model Y+ with 510 miles (821 km) of range
Tesla has launched a new version of the Model Y in China, and it’s achieving an impressive new range rating – thanks to a new battery cell from South Korea’s LG. The new variant, a five-seat, rear-wheel drive long-range model, has been released with an 821-km range based on China’s CLTC standard. While the CLTC… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model Y+ with 510 miles (821 km) of range
How the Steam Frame compares to other VR headsets
Entertainment Valve’s streaming-focused VR headset has some cool tricks but a few tradeoffs. Valve’s streaming-focused VR headset has some cool tricks but a few tradeoffs. by Jay Peters Nov 12, 2025, 7:40 PM UTC Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years… Continue reading How the Steam Frame compares to other VR headsets
Robotics Company Explains Why Its Terminator-Style Robot Features Prominent Bazongas
Chinese automotive company XPeng has been making a major splash with its Terminator-like humanoid robot, dubbed Iron. Footage of the company’s announcement showed the robot sauntering across the stage with an incredibly lifelike gait. The CEO even peeled it open to show there wasn’t a human inside — hijinx previously pulled by Elon Musk’s Tesla… Continue reading Robotics Company Explains Why Its Terminator-Style Robot Features Prominent Bazongas
Russia’s Humanoid Robot Falls on Face During Big Reveal on Stage
Moscow Agency via YouTube Russia unveiled a humanoid robot, dubbed AIdol, during a flashy showcase in Moscow — only for it to fall on its face, both figuratively and literally. Footage of the event, which went viral this week, shows the bipedal robot stumbling onto the stage, taking small and hesitant steps as it attempted… Continue reading Russia’s Humanoid Robot Falls on Face During Big Reveal on Stage
Perplexity CEO Warns That AI Girlfriends Can Melt Your Brain
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Sorry, fellas: your spicy AI anime girlfriend is actually destroying your mind — at least according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. During a fireside chat at the University of Chicago, covered by Business Insider, Srinivas charged that the huge rise in popularity of AI-powered companion chatbots… Continue reading Perplexity CEO Warns That AI Girlfriends Can Melt Your Brain
Elon Says His Robot Will Follow Criminals Around to Make Sure They Never Offend Again
Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Just when you thought Elon Musk was finally done meddling in the affairs of downtrodden Americans, he comes right back with a bang. At a recent Tesla shareholder meeting, the world’s richest man wasted no time sharing his latest asinine idea: criminals should be let out of prison and stalked by… Continue reading Elon Says His Robot Will Follow Criminals Around to Make Sure They Never Offend Again