Happy pride month to all the gaymers! During pride this year, as a celebration, I’m replaying a few of my favorite video games with LGBTQ+ representation. Even though many modern video game companies are committed to diverse representation, the execution still misses the mark at times. As a queer person, I value gaming experiences that… Continue reading 8 Queer Video Games Worth Playing
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Waymo hooks up with Uber Freight
Industry leader Waymo is one of the last companies to use Uber Freight for autonomous trucks. The transport service provider Uber and the Google sister company Waymo don’t like each other Absolutely. Uber hired Anthony Levandowski, who was still stealing important data from Google when he switched to Uber. This resulted in two lawsuits against… Continue reading Waymo hooks up with Uber Freight
Hybrid-Electric Blown-Lift eSTOL Plane Developer Electra Acquires Airflow to Create a Leader in Advanced Air Mobility
The acquisition places Electra’s order book at almost 800 planes, beyond break-even for commercial development. Tweet this Both Electra and Airflow have been building blown-lift, ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft to serve new air mobility markets that favor the operating flexibility of a helicopter, yet require the superior range and economics of a fixed-wing aircraft.… Continue reading Hybrid-Electric Blown-Lift eSTOL Plane Developer Electra Acquires Airflow to Create a Leader in Advanced Air Mobility
Taco Bell opens its first ‘Defy’ restaurant that prioritizes ordering via app
Today, Taco Bell opened the doors to its new digital-driven, two-story restaurant concept, Taco Bell Defy, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Taco Bell first told us about Taco Bell Defy back in August 2021. The location uses technology to speed up service, with a “bold goal of creating a 2 minute or less drive-thru experience for… Continue reading Taco Bell opens its first ‘Defy’ restaurant that prioritizes ordering via app
Uber and Waymo are working together on long-haul autonomous trucking
Waymo and Uber have signed a long-term, strategic partnership to collaborate on long-haul autonomous trucking. They’ll blend Waymo’s self-driving tech with Uber Freight’s network. The idea is to help customers deploy autonomous trucks more efficiently. Those who buy trucks equipped with the Waymo Driver system will be able to tap into Uber Freight’s marketplace technology,… Continue reading Uber and Waymo are working together on long-haul autonomous trucking
Waymo Via and Uber Freight partner up for the long haul
Waymo Via, the delivery division of Alphabet’s self-driving unit, is embarking on a long-term, strategic partnership with Uber Freight, Uber’s logistics spinout. As part of the agreement, Waymo is committing to reserve billions of miles of its “goods-only,” driverless capacity for the Uber Freight network. Over the past year, Waymo Via has lined up other… Continue reading Waymo Via and Uber Freight partner up for the long haul
Uber Eats will now deliver your waffles across the country
Uber Eats, the food delivery arm of Uber, is launching nationwide shipping, a new product that will allow customers across the U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii, to get specialty food delivered from select merchants in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles. This new feature comes a couple of weeks after Uber announced a slew… Continue reading Uber Eats will now deliver your waffles across the country
Uber: Uber Freight and Waymo Via Partner to Accelerate the Future of Logistics
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Freight and Waymo Via today announced a long-term strategic partnership to connect their technologies and deploy autonomous trucks at scale on the Uber Freight network. This partnership brings together the power of Waymo’s autonomous driving technology with the scale of Uber Freight’s network and leading marketplace technology, unlocking a roadmap for the… Continue reading Uber: Uber Freight and Waymo Via Partner to Accelerate the Future of Logistics
Waymo Via and Uber Freight partner to accelerate the future of logistics
Rising shipping demand coupled with a growing shortage of drivers has brought the logistics industry to an inflection point, and the need for an autonomous trucking solution like Waymo Via has never been more apparent. To help accelerate this autonomous future, we’re partnering with Uber Freight to connect our technology with their platform and deploy… Continue reading Waymo Via and Uber Freight partner to accelerate the future of logistics
Waymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all wounds
Waymo and Uber, former legal foes and bitter rivals in the autonomous vehicle space, are teaming up to speed up the adoption of driverless trucks. Waymo is integrating Uber Freight, the ride-hail company’s truck brokerage, into the technology that powers its autonomous big rigs. This “long-term strategic partnership” will enable fleet owners to more quickly… Continue reading Waymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all wounds