“Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” Prototypical Elon The creative mind behind the 20-year-old Will Smith blockbuster “I, Robot” has noticed a striking resemblance between his film and Elon Musk’s Tesla prototypes — and he’s none too pleased. “Hey Elon,” tweeted Australian director Alex Proyas, “Can I have my designs back please?”… Continue reading Director of “I, Robot” Accuses Elon Musk of Ripping Him Off
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Jim Cramer says hold still on Tesla stock after Cybercab debut flops
watch now After Wall Street balked at Tesla‘s highly-anticipated robotaxi unveiling, CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors not to make any moves on the stock. While he said he wouldn’t recommend buying Tesla after Thursday night’s event flopped, Cramer discouraged shorting the stock, saying it’s “dangerous to bet against” CEO Elon Musk. “Even though Tesla’s robotaxi… Continue reading Jim Cramer says hold still on Tesla stock after Cybercab debut flops
Tesla’s Disappointing Robotaxi Event Sent Shares of Uber and Lyft Soaring
“We consider the event a best-case outcome for Uber.” Best-Case Scenario Tesla’s stock took a dive following its much-hyped but disappointingly lackluster robotaxi event. But ironically, Uber and Lyft — two ride-sharing companies who theoretically stand to lose some of their dominance if a competitor’s driverless taxi service takes off — saw their stocks soar.… Continue reading Tesla’s Disappointing Robotaxi Event Sent Shares of Uber and Lyft Soaring
Ride-sharing giants Uber, Lyft jump after Tesla’s ‘toothless taxi’ fails to excite investors
The Uber logo is seen in the rain in Krakow, Poland, on Jan. 6, 2024. Klaudia Radecka | Nurphoto | Getty Images Tesla‘s hyped robotaxi unveiling posed a threat to Uber‘s ride-sharing aspirations, but it has turned into a boon for the stock instead. Uber shares had been falling on the initial investor excitement leading up… Continue reading Ride-sharing giants Uber, Lyft jump after Tesla’s ‘toothless taxi’ fails to excite investors
Who will win the robotaxi race? Tesla, Waymo, or Uber?
Who will win the robotaxi race? Tesla, Waymo, or Uber? Tesla‘s Robotaxi Day is almost here. On Thursday, Elon Musk will unveil a vision for a ridesharing service powered by his company’s autonomous vehicles. His main competition on the technology front is Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet. On the ridesharing side, Uber is the… Continue reading Who will win the robotaxi race? Tesla, Waymo, or Uber?
Robotaxis are here and the public is divided
Driverless cars are speeding onto America’s streets, but whether the public will trust robotaxis remains an open question. Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they would not want to ride in a driverless passenger vehicle if they had the opportunity, according to a Pew Research Center Survey. That’s because residents in cities that have yet to… Continue reading Robotaxis are here and the public is divided
Payfare Initiates Strategic Review Process to Enhance Value
TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Payfare Inc. (“Payfare” or the “Company“) (TSX: PAY) (OTCQX: PYFRF), a leading international Earned Wage Access (“EWA“) company powering instant access to earnings and digital banking solutions for workforces, today announced that its Board of Directors has initiated, with the assistance of outside legal and financial advisors, a comprehensive and thorough strategic… Continue reading Payfare Initiates Strategic Review Process to Enhance Value
Five Essential Tips for Protecting Your Rights After a Rideshare Accident in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Jason Turchin, known for handling complex rideshare accident claims, shares critical advice for individuals injured in Uber and Lyft accidents. As rideshare services grow in popularity, accidents involving these vehicles are increasing. Victims of these accidents often face unique legal challenges that require… Continue reading Five Essential Tips for Protecting Your Rights After a Rideshare Accident in Florida
NEW Global Rideshare Report – First Half 2024: Obi’s Unique Datasets Uncover New Rideshare Trends
NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Obi, the global real-time aggregator for rideshares, today released an expanded and updated Global Rideshare Report incorporating additional first half 2024 data. This extensive report provides an unparalleled analysis of the rideshare industry, examining 85 million unique searches and over one billion data points. The report offers a deep… Continue reading NEW Global Rideshare Report – First Half 2024: Obi’s Unique Datasets Uncover New Rideshare Trends
From frustration to excitement: The long, winding road of Alphabet’s self-driving Waymo unit
Alphabet ‘s self-driving car unit Waymo is finally shifting into high gear. After years of heavy investment and losses, Waymo ridership is picking up momentum in its existing West Coast markets, and the company just inked an expanded partnership with Uber to bring its robotaxi service to the ride-hailing giant’s app in Atlanta and Austin,… Continue reading From frustration to excitement: The long, winding road of Alphabet’s self-driving Waymo unit