Image by Roberto Pfeil / picture alliance via Getty / Futurism Teens are being prescribed Ozempic and similar drugs more than ever before — and some doctors are worried about what the trend could mean. In interviews with Reuters and Raleigh, North Carolina’s WRAL, doctors expressed disquiet at recent studies that found that are kids being… Continue reading Doctors Concerned By Massive Uptick In Teens Taking Ozempic
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‘They’re living in fantasy land’: Uber to trial self-driving taxis in London next spring
Uber will launch the cars with Wayve after the government sped up its process and a fuller rollout of the service is expected in late 2027. Photograph: Tim Andrew/Wayve View image in fullscreen Uber will launch the cars with Wayve after the government sped up its process and a fuller rollout of the service is… Continue reading ‘They’re living in fantasy land’: Uber to trial self-driving taxis in London next spring
Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout
U.K.-based autonomous vehicle technology company Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London in the coming years. The news comes soon after the U.K.’s announcement of an accelerated framework for self-driving commercial pilots. U.K. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed Tuesday that the U.K. government would fast-track pilots to spring 2026,… Continue reading Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout
German Manager Magazin: Waymo cars in flames: Robotaxis company withdraws due to protests from parts of Los Angeles.
The robotaxi company Waymo has temporarily stopped his service in Downtown Los Angeles. The reason for this are the persistent protests in the US metropolis, in which several self-driving Waymo vehicles have recently been destroyed. A company spokesman confirmed that the news agency “Associated Press” confirmed that a total of five robotaxis were affected. According… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Waymo cars in flames: Robotaxis company withdraws due to protests from parts of Los Angeles.
Uber: Wayve and Uber Partner to Launch L4 Autonomy Trials in the UK
– Wayve and Uber Partner to Launch L4 Autonomy Trials in the UK LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wayve and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced a first-ever plan to develop and launch public-road trials of Level 4 (L4) fully autonomous vehicles in London. This announcement marks the UK as the largest market where Uber… Continue reading Uber: Wayve and Uber Partner to Launch L4 Autonomy Trials in the UK
Cab and auto strike ends in city on CM’s assurance
They also raised concerns over rapidly dropping fare prices due to internal competition among platforms, which they say led to significant financial losses for them. Online cab, auto strike ends in cityWeek-long strike by cab, auto, and bike taxi drivers operating for online platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido has ended after CM Bhajan Lal… Continue reading Cab and auto strike ends in city on CM’s assurance
24 Best Deals on Father’s Day Gifts (2025)
Shopping for a Father’s Day gift doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. We’ve rustled up real discounts on WIRED-approved gear. All of it is actually on sale—no fake discounts here—and set to arrive before Father’s Day on June 15. In need of gift ideas? Check out our curated, hand-picked gift guides, including the Gifts… Continue reading 24 Best Deals on Father’s Day Gifts (2025)
Pony.ai Accelerates Gen-7 Robotaxi Deployment with Road Testing Launch in China’s Guangdong
GUANGZHOU, China, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pony.ai (NASDAQ:PONY), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is ramping up its Robotaxi mass production and commercialization efforts with the launch of public road testing for its seventh-generation Robotaxis in China. The vehicles now testing on roads in the southern Chinese megacities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are… Continue reading Pony.ai Accelerates Gen-7 Robotaxi Deployment with Road Testing Launch in China’s Guangdong
Tesla loses $152 billion in market cap after Musk-Trump spat, biggest hit ever
Elon Musk reacts during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Shares of Tesla fell 14% on Thursday as President Donald Trump threatened to pull government contracts for CEO Elon Musk‘s companies, escalating a war of words… Continue reading Tesla loses $152 billion in market cap after Musk-Trump spat, biggest hit ever
Uber Reserve Sees Nearly 200% Year-on-Year Growth as More Indians Opt for Advance Ride Booking
Advance ride scheduling sees nearly 200% year-on-year growth, with airport trips, festive seasons, and office commutes emerging as key use cases across major cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Uber has reported a substantial increase in the use of its pre-scheduled ride feature, Uber Reserve, across India during 2024. The company noted nearly… Continue reading Uber Reserve Sees Nearly 200% Year-on-Year Growth as More Indians Opt for Advance Ride Booking