ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800.HK), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi. This marks the first driverless deployment in the Middle East, as well as the first city outside… Continue reading Uber: WeRide and Uber Launch Middle East’s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Commercial Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Aviation Airbags Market to Reach $854.2 million, Globally, by 2034 at 8.2% CAGR : Allied Market Research
The aviation airbags market is primarily driven by the growing emphasis on passenger safety and regulatory mandates for in-flight safety systems. As air travel demand surges globally, airlines and aircraft manufacturers are increasingly integrating advanced safety features, including airbags, to enhance crash survivability. Technological advancements in seat-integrated airbag systems and rising commercial aircraft deliveries further… Continue reading Aviation Airbags Market to Reach $854.2 million, Globally, by 2034 at 8.2% CAGR : Allied Market Research
Raytron Introduces Automotive Thermal Camera for the Next Era of Driverless Trucks
YANTAI, China, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the commercial vehicle sector accelerates towards intelligent and unmanned operations, trustworthy perception is the key to guaranteeing operational safety and efficiency. Raytron, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging technology, has unveiled advanced infrared thermal cameras for commercial vehicles, providing robust, wide-angle, and all-weather perception for next-generation robotrucks.… Continue reading Raytron Introduces Automotive Thermal Camera for the Next Era of Driverless Trucks
Uber’s robotaxi service in UAE now includes fully driverless vehicles
Transportation Autonomous Cars The robotaxis, which are designed by WeRide, will be restricted to Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi. The robotaxis, which are designed by WeRide, will be restricted to Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi. by Andrew J. Hawkins Nov 26, 2025, 7:00 AM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading Uber’s robotaxi service in UAE now includes fully driverless vehicles
China’s Pony AI plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026
Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company Pony.ai said Tuesday it plans to triple the size of its robotaxi fleet by the end of next year as its pace of growth — and aspirations — accelerates. The company, which has about 961 robotaxis in the fleet today, announced the goal during its third-quarter earnings. Pony.ai is targeting… Continue reading China’s Pony AI plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026
Tesla AI4 vs. NVIDIA Thor: the brutal reality of self-driving computers
The race for autonomous driving has three fronts: software, hardware, and regulatory. For years, we’ve watched Tesla try to brute-force its way to “Full Self-Driving (FSD)” with its own custom hardware, while the rest of the automotive industry is increasingly lining up behind NVIDIA. Now that we know Tesla’s new AI5 chip is delayed and… Continue reading Tesla AI4 vs. NVIDIA Thor: the brutal reality of self-driving computers
Godfather of AI Predicts Total Breakdown of Society
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Jorge Uzon / AFP via Getty Images Geoffrey Hinton, one of the three so-called “godfathers” of AI, never misses an opportunity to issue foreboding proclamations about the tech he helped create. During an hour-long public conversation with Senator Bernie Sanders at Georgetown University last week, the British computer… Continue reading Godfather of AI Predicts Total Breakdown of Society
SAS Joins AI-Native Blueprint Initiative to drive trusted AI adoption in telecom
Collaboration with TM Forum to define AI security governance principles CARY, N.C., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As communications service providers (CSPs) look to boost network operations with AI investments, the technology faces mounting scrutiny amid growing cybersecurity concerns. SAS, a global leader in data and AI, today announced its commitment to advancing the development of… Continue reading SAS Joins AI-Native Blueprint Initiative to drive trusted AI adoption in telecom
Tesla European sales tumble nearly 50% in October
Tesla’s (TSLA) Europe woes are only getting worse. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Tesla EV registrations (a proxy for sales) in Europe fell to just 6,964 units in October, a 48.5% drop compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, total EV registrations in the region, which includes the UK and the European Free… Continue reading Tesla European sales tumble nearly 50% in October
Panasonic Energy to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries for Zoox, Marking a Milestone in Panasonic Energy’s Entry into the Fast-growing Robotaxi Market
OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells to power its robotaxi fleet deployments. Under the multi-year agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 battery cells beginning… Continue reading Panasonic Energy to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries for Zoox, Marking a Milestone in Panasonic Energy’s Entry into the Fast-growing Robotaxi Market