There’s tons of enthusiasm over self-driving cars. But nearly twenty years and some $100 billion since the first demos, the technology just isn’t there yet. In fact, it may be further off from being fully — and safely — autonomous than we’re led to believe. “You’d be hard-pressed to find another industry that’s invested so many… Continue reading Godfather of Self-Driving Cars Says the Tech Is Going Nowhere
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12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One
We’ve rounded up a wide selection of the best gaming headsets we’ve tried, but there are countless others on the market. Our list is great if you want recommendations so you don’t have to deal with combing through all the options. But if you want to explore for yourself, here are a few important things… Continue reading 12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One
10 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now: Shooters, RPGs, and More
The still-elusive PlayStation 5 isn’t easy to get your hands on, and even if you have one it’s tough to find games that push the console to its limit. If you’re paying a next-gen price for a next-gen console, you deserve next-gen graphics! Every month there are new games tailor-made for the PS5, and thankfully… Continue reading 10 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now: Shooters, RPGs, and More
Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus
With a new academic year rolling around, students of all ages will be looking for help and guidance with their work—and there are a wealth of options on mobile app stores and the web to help you succeed. Here we’ve picked out some of the best apps and services across multiple categories, including time management,… Continue reading Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus
Uber, Ola & Rapido asked to stop three-wheeler services in tech hub Bengaluru
India’s southern state of Karnataka has asked cab aggregators Uber, SoftBank-backed Ola and Rapido to stop three-wheeler services in Bengaluru, a top government official said, accusing them of overcharging and harassing customers. “They are not authorised to ply autos… They are charging exorbitantly and it’s a serious complaint,” Hemantha Kumara, additional commissioner for transport, Bengaluru, told… Continue reading Uber, Ola & Rapido asked to stop three-wheeler services in tech hub Bengaluru
Biden’s Privacy Order Slaps a Band-Aid on the EU-US Data Crisis
At Workday, a California-based HR software provider with more than 2,000 customers headquartered in Europe, the mood is optimistic. Chandler Morse, vice president of corporate affairs, believes this is evidence that the US and EU can reach an agreement on more than just the privacy shield problem. “There’s a number of other tech issues that… Continue reading Biden’s Privacy Order Slaps a Band-Aid on the EU-US Data Crisis
Courier And Local Delivery Services Market in the US to Record a CAGR of 4.25%, Vendors to Form Strategic Partnerships – Technavio
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The courier and local delivery services market in the US is fragmented. Vendors are deploying growth strategies such as forming strategic partnerships to compete in the market. The market is highly competitive, with the presence of established players and start-ups. A high degree of service customization and price… Continue reading Courier And Local Delivery Services Market in the US to Record a CAGR of 4.25%, Vendors to Form Strategic Partnerships – Technavio
Uber deploying Motional IONIQ 5 driverless robotaxis to millions of riders over the next decade
Rideshare provider Uber has signed a 10-year, multi-market commercial agreement with Motional – a developer of driverless robotaxis. As part of the agreement, Uber will deploy Motional’s IONIQ 5 electric robotaxis in select markets at first, with the potential to reach millions of customers by providing both ride-hailing and delivery services autonomously. Motional is an… Continue reading Uber deploying Motional IONIQ 5 driverless robotaxis to millions of riders over the next decade
Uber and Motional to launch robotaxis across US over 10 years
Uber is getting back into the robotaxi game, only this time it’s tapping a third party to handle the self-driving tech. Motional, the Aptiv-Hyundai joint venture commercializing self-driving vehicle tech, will put its robotaxis on the Uber network later this year as part of a 10-year operating agreement that will eventually roll out to major… Continue reading Uber and Motional to launch robotaxis across US over 10 years
Uber’s former security chief found guilty of covering up 2016 data breach
Uber’s former head of security has been found guilty of criminal obstruction for attempting to cover up a data breach that saw tens of millions of customer and driver records stolen. A federal jury in San Francisco convicted Joseph Sullivan, Uber’s former chief security officer (CSO), of obstructing justice and concealing knowledge that a federal… Continue reading Uber’s former security chief found guilty of covering up 2016 data breach