For years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has refused to use radar and lidar sensors on his self-driving cars, saying they’re a “crutch.” He claims it’s not just a cost issue, but is adamant that only using visual cameras to let Tesla’s autonomous driving software see the world around it is actually safer than the alternative.… Continue reading Leaked DMs Show Elon Musk Blatantly Lying About Self-Driving Safety
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Family Baffled By Waymo Robotaxis Constantly Hanging Out in Front of Their House
Waymo robotaxis are making their way to more American cities, but they’re not always winning the hearts and minds of the people who live there. The autonomous cars have been spotted blundering the wrong way down a street and causing traffic jams, and residents have quickly grown fed up with their obnoxious back-up noise. They’re… Continue reading Family Baffled By Waymo Robotaxis Constantly Hanging Out in Front of Their House
Tesla Master Plan IV: Does It Really Change TSLA’s Investment Case?
Tesla TSLA disrupted the auto industry with its electric vehicles (EVs), but it no longer holds the first-mover advantage. The EV space has become increasingly crowded, competition is intensifying, and Tesla’s market share is shrinking. Amid this challenging backdrop, the company has been working to position itself as more than just a carmaker. Its newly… Continue reading Tesla Master Plan IV: Does It Really Change TSLA’s Investment Case?
Waymo cleared to offer robotaxi rides at San Jose airport
Waymo has been cleared to serve its first airport in California: San Jose Mineta International. The company announced Thursday that it will start testing its robotaxis there in the coming months, and that it plans to start offering commercial rides by the end of the year. The company has spent years working toward serving airports… Continue reading Waymo cleared to offer robotaxi rides at San Jose airport
Waymo to begin testing at San Jose airport this fall
Waymo partners with Uber to bring robotaxi service to Atlanta and Austin. Uber Technologies Inc. Alphabet’s Waymo unit will begin test-driving robotaxis at its first California-based airport, the company said Thursday. The autonomous car unit has been cleared to begin testing driverless rides at the San Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, California, this… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing at San Jose airport this fall
Peugeot 2008
You can never fully escape hard plastic in this class, but the 2008 is furnished with a pleasant mix of fabrics and rubberised materials that make it feel quite upmarket inside. Even entry-level Allure trim is far from impoverished, and the fit and finish in our Hybrid 145 GT test car was good, with plenty of… Continue reading Peugeot 2008
Waymo expands to Denver and Seattle with its Zeekr-made vans
Waymo announced Tuesday that it’s going to bring both of its vehicles — the Jaguar I-Pace SUV and the Zeekr van — to Denver and Seattle starting this week, the latest move in a continued expansion across the United States. The vehicles will be manually driven to start, before the company starts testing its autonomous… Continue reading Waymo expands to Denver and Seattle with its Zeekr-made vans
Waymo starts testing in Denver, Seattle in bid to expand robotaxi service across U.S.
Waymo partners with Uber to bring robotaxi service to Atlanta and Austin. Uber Technologies Inc. Alphabet’s Waymo unit will begin test drives of its robotaxis in Denver and Seattle this week, with humans behind the wheel, the company said Tuesday. “We will begin driving manually before validating our technology and operations for fully autonomous services… Continue reading Waymo starts testing in Denver, Seattle in bid to expand robotaxi service across U.S.
Musk looks past Tesla sales slump, says 80% of value will come from Optimus
A mockup of Tesla Inc.’s planned humanoid robot Optimus on display during the Seoul Mobility Show in Goyang, South Korea, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The motor show will continue through April 9. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted that Optimus robots, which have… Continue reading Musk looks past Tesla sales slump, says 80% of value will come from Optimus
Waze vs. Google Maps: I tested two of the best navigation apps, and there’s a clear winner
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A quick Google search will surface article after article claiming that Waze is far better than Google Maps. But is that actually true? I’m a longtime Google Maps (and Google Earth) user. I swear by the app, and I regularly side-eye anyone… Continue reading Waze vs. Google Maps: I tested two of the best navigation apps, and there’s a clear winner