Waymo will begin offering a robotaxi service to the public in Los Angeles this week and in Austin by the end of the year, the company’s co-CEO Tekedra Mawakan said Wednesday at SXSW. The Alphabet company has been testing and validating its driverless vehicles across about 43 square miles around downtown, Barton Hills, Riverside, East… Continue reading Waymo to launch commercial robotaxi service in Austin by end of the year
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Uber CEO outlines plans for increasing driver EV access, reducing emissions at SXSW
Uber’s future will be greener, more affordable, and able to challenge Amazon at its own rapid delivery game, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicted while onstage this week at SXSW. His vision, which he charted out during an interview with city of Austin mayor Kirk Watson, isn’t entirely new. The company made a commitment in 2020 that… Continue reading Uber CEO outlines plans for increasing driver EV access, reducing emissions at SXSW
Key Raises $4.3M in Funding
Key, a Palo Alto, CA-based community and networking platform provider, raised $4.3m in funding. The round was led by Felicis with participation from Liquid 2 Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Archangels Ventures, Cerigo Investments, Everywhere Ventures, Startup Shibuya, MVP Ventures, Xoogler Ventures, as well as angels including Bradley Horowitz, Caesar Sengupta, Asha Jadeja, Qasar Younis, Kevin Chou, Jonah & Noah… Continue reading Key Raises $4.3M in Funding
Waymo: Attempted robotaxi theft backfires
The suspect refused to get out of the stationary Waymo vehicle for almost two hours. Then he was arrested. (Waymo, automobile) Go to Source
Add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your car with this $83 display
Modernize your ride with this touchscreen car display for $96. StackSocial Cars have become very tech-forward in the past few years. This is most evident in the on-dash displays that most of the newer models feature. But if your car is a little older, you might not have access to that feature. There is no… Continue reading Add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your car with this $83 display
Waymo launches driverless rides for employees in Austin
Waymo will start letting its autonomous vehicles traverse Austin without a safety operator behind the wheel as of tomorrow, a crucial step before the company opens the program up to the public. The company announced Tuesday that it will begin shuttling employees around 43 square miles of the Texas capital, including the Barton Hills, Riverside,… Continue reading Waymo launches driverless rides for employees in Austin
Waze will warn you about speed bumps and sharp curves soon
/ Google’s other mapping app will also help you find parking. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Image: Waze / Screenshots: Wes Davis / The Verge Waze announced several new features, including an… Continue reading Waze will warn you about speed bumps and sharp curves soon
Waze will soon help you find parking garages and zip through roundabouts
Engadget Hades hits iOS as a Netflix mobile exclusive on March 19 Netflix has revealed when its subscribers can play Hades, widely hailed as one of the best game of all time, on iOS at no extra cost. Developer Supergiant Games spent over a year refining the touch controls and optimizing the roguelite for mobile… Continue reading Waze will soon help you find parking garages and zip through roundabouts
Waymo is allowed to expand in California
California has given Waymo permission to expand its robotaxi operations. Now Waymo is allowed to operate its self-driving vehicles on highways in parts of Los Angeles and the Bay Area. California regulators have approved the company’s expansion plans. Vehicles from Waymo are now allowed to drive on local roads and highways in approved areas at… Continue reading Waymo is allowed to expand in California
Waymo approved by regulator to expand robotaxi service in Los Angeles, San Francisco Peninsula
Passengers ride in an electric Waymo full self-driving technology in Santa Monica Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Alphabet’s Waymo robotaxi unit won approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand service to parts of Los Angeles and the Bay Area, according to a notice posted to the regulator’s website… Continue reading Waymo approved by regulator to expand robotaxi service in Los Angeles, San Francisco Peninsula