Phoenix – The backup Uber driver for a self-driving vehicle that killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in 2018 pleaded guilty Friday to endangerment in the first fatal collision involving a fully autonomous car. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge David Garbarino, who accepted the plea agreement, sentenced Rafaela Vasquez, 49, to three years of supervised… Continue reading The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment
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Mobility-as-a-service market to grow by USD 456.64 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The increase in the use of smart connected devices drives market growth – Technavio
NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The mobility-as-a-service market size is estimated to increase by USD 456.64 billion from 2022 to 2027. The market will progress with a CAGR of 33.84%, according to a recent market study by Technavio. This report also offers a 5-year historical (2017-2021) data projection of market size, segmentation, and region. Discover some insights… Continue reading Mobility-as-a-service market to grow by USD 456.64 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The increase in the use of smart connected devices drives market growth – Technavio
The NSA Is Lobbying Congress to Save a Phone Surveillance ‘Loophole’
The US Supreme Court has previously ordered the government to obtain search warrants before seeking information that may “chronicle a person’s past movements through the record of his cell phone signals.” In the landmark Carpenter v. United States decision, the court found that advancements in wireless technology had effectively outpaced people’s ability to reasonably appreciate… Continue reading The NSA Is Lobbying Congress to Save a Phone Surveillance ‘Loophole’
Our Top Song of the Summer Picks
Music is a sport, and summer is the most competitive time of the year for artists. Which musician will reign supreme? What song will be played on repeat? What anthem will color the nostalgia of our sun-smooched days? The Song of Summer is among the most coveted trophies because it lives with us forever, locked… Continue reading Our Top Song of the Summer Picks
Waymo pushes back its self-driving truck efforts to focus on ride hailing
The company wants robotaxis to become successful first. Don’t expect to see many Waymo-powered autonomous big rigs in the near future. Waymo now plans to “push back” its driverless trucking efforts and shift its attention toward its One ride-hailing service. The move will help the company concentrate on making these self-driving taxis a “commercial success,”… Continue reading Waymo pushes back its self-driving truck efforts to focus on ride hailing
Waymo puts the brakes on self-driving trucks program
Waymo is tapping the brakes on self-driving trucks and shifting most of its capital, resources and talent to one commercial bet: ride-hailing. The move, which was announced Wednesday in a company blog post, comes six years after Waymo first tested its autonomous vehicle system in Class 8 trucks. The company emphasized the decision was driven… Continue reading Waymo puts the brakes on self-driving trucks program
8 Best Deals From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (2023): Dyson Hair Tools, Fellow Grinder, Strollers
If you’re not tapped out from Amazon Prime Day, then we’ve got some new deals that might interest you. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is happening right now through August 6, and we’ve scanned dozens of webpages to find the very best deals on WIRED-tested gear, such as Dyson hair tools, Le Creuset cookware, and a… Continue reading 8 Best Deals From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (2023): Dyson Hair Tools, Fellow Grinder, Strollers
Robotaxi Market Analysis by Level of Autonomy, Vehicle, Service, Propulsion – Global Forecast to 2030 with Markets Set to grow at a CAGR of a Staggering 91.8%
DUBLIN, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Robotaxi Market by Application (Goods and Passenger), Level of Autonomy (L4 and L5), Vehicle (Cars and Vans/Shuttles), Service (Rental and Station Based), Propulsion (Electric and Fuel Cell), Component and Region – Global Forecast to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global robotaxi market is poised for… Continue reading Robotaxi Market Analysis by Level of Autonomy, Vehicle, Service, Propulsion – Global Forecast to 2030 with Markets Set to grow at a CAGR of a Staggering 91.8%
11 Best Couches You Can Buy Online (2023): Armchairs, Sectionals, Sofas, and More
Maybe you have a hand-me-down couch or a thrifted floral confection that isn’t cutting it. Or maybe your seat cushions are sunken in and worse for wear. If you need a new sofa, you’ve come to the right place. A few of us here on the WIRED Gear team have spent several months testing a… Continue reading 11 Best Couches You Can Buy Online (2023): Armchairs, Sectionals, Sofas, and More
Goa govt files police complaint against Uber, accuses it of illegally operating in state: PTI
The Goa government has filed a police complaint against Uber India, accusing the company of illegally operating its services in the state, PTI reported. Last week, the ride-sharing services firm had announced services in Goa, including airport pick up and drop. State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho told reporters on Tuesday that his department has filed… Continue reading Goa govt files police complaint against Uber, accuses it of illegally operating in state: PTI