A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California, this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant’s drive-thru lane. Waymo confirmed the incident, which was first reported by local broadcast station KTLA 5, to TechCrunch via email. Waymo told TechCrunch that there weren’t any passengers in the robotaxi.… Continue reading A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through
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Nuro’s $106M raise backs its shift from delivery robots to licensing autonomy tech
After months of hearty marketing efforts and large-scale technology demos across the U.S., Nuro has secured $106 million in fresh funding to help scale its autonomous driving technology and advance commercial partnerships. The Series E round brings Nuro’s total funding raised to $2.2 billion and its valuation to $6 billion. That’s a drop from the… Continue reading Nuro’s $106M raise backs its shift from delivery robots to licensing autonomy tech
Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 6th April 2025, 10:56 pm I tested Waymo’s automated taxis during a Phoenix vacation. I found Waymo’s service comparable to Uber’s/Lyft’s, slightly cheaper, and user-friendly, despite minor pickup inconveniences. Waymo’s driving matched Tesla FSD V13’s best… Continue reading Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956
Uber, WeRide to launch self-driving vehicles in Dubai
WeRide will be Uber’s first autonomous vehicle partner in Dubai. Go to Source
Uber: The Power of Pricing: Balancing Rider Expectations And Driver Needs
Published in · 6 min read · Just now Summary: Dynamic Pricing Keeps Rides Affordable and Reliable: Uber’s surge pricing helps match riders with drivers efficiently, ensuring those who need a ride can get one without making overall prices too high. Plus, Uber’s advanced pricing means drivers get more information and riders continue to enjoy… Continue reading Uber: The Power of Pricing: Balancing Rider Expectations And Driver Needs
Japan Deploys Entire 3D-Printed Train Station
Incredible things have been happening in Japan. This is the country that gave us karaoke bars, sushi conveyors, and square watermelon — not to mention those high-tech toilets. It’s also a world leader in public infrastructure, sporting wonders like the lofty Tokyo Sky Tree, the immense Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, and the 300-meter… Continue reading Japan Deploys Entire 3D-Printed Train Station
Edible® and Tajín® Team Up for a “Swicy” New Collaboration
This real, limited-edition product line is a little sweet with a dash of spice—and no joke ATLANTA, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — What started as a playful April Fools’ tease had fans begging for a real bite, so Edible® and Tajín® made the ultimate flavor fantasy a reality. The result? A limited-edition lineup bursting with… Continue reading Edible® and Tajín® Team Up for a “Swicy” New Collaboration
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
Before the official faculty profiles of renowned Indiana University, Bloomington (IU) data privacy professor Xiaofeng Wang and his wife disappeared and the FBI raided two of the couple’s homes last week, the school is said to have been reviewing for months whether the professor received unreported research funding from China, WIRED has learned. Indiana University… Continue reading Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
This Tool Probes Frontier AI Models for Lapses in Intelligence
Executives at artificial intelligence companies may like to tell us that AGI is almost here, but the latest models still need some additional tutoring to help them be as clever as they can. Scale AI, a company that’s played a key role in helping frontier AI firms build advanced models, has developed a platform that… Continue reading This Tool Probes Frontier AI Models for Lapses in Intelligence
Ayan Capital Receives £25M in Shariah-Compliant Financing
Ayen Capital, a London, UK-based a provider of halal vehicle financing, received up to £25M in Shariah-compliant financing from Partners for Growth. The company intends to use the funds to expand product development in the UK and consolidate its market position. Founded by Abdullo Kurbanov, Firdavs Mirzoev, and Zuhursho Rahmatulloev, Ayan Capital provides halal business… Continue reading Ayan Capital Receives £25M in Shariah-Compliant Financing