Within hours of Luigi Mangione being charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Monday, online stores were flooded with T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, and other merchandise praising the alleged shooter and featuring phrases like: “In this house, Luigi Mangione is a hero. End of story.” On Etsy, WIRED found almost 100 listings… Continue reading Luigi Mangione Is Everywhere
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Cruise Critic Names the Top Cruise Lines of the Year in 2024’s ‘Best in Cruise Awards’
Royal Caribbean named the ‘Best Cruise Line of the Year’ in the Mainstream Category; Explora, AmaWaterways and Lindblad also receive the top honor in their respective categories NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cruise Critic®, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 16th annual cruise awards… Continue reading Cruise Critic Names the Top Cruise Lines of the Year in 2024’s ‘Best in Cruise Awards’
SEO: Korg MicroKorg 2 Review: Better, Not Best
Introduced in 2002, the MicroKorg became one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. But a lot has changed since then. In the last 22 years Korg has actually tried to update this early 21st century classic a few times, but they haven’t caught on the way the original did. The oxymoronically named MicroKorg XL,… Continue reading SEO: Korg MicroKorg 2 Review: Better, Not Best
Skip the Viral Hatch Restore 2 for This Brighter, Cheaper Clock
Everytime someone finds out I write about sunrise alarm clocks, they ask me if I’ve tried the Hatch. Specifically, the Hatch Restore 2 ($170), which I’ve seen on gift guides left and right this holiday season. It’s a good device, but personally, I think you can do better. The Hatch Restore is great for falling… Continue reading Skip the Viral Hatch Restore 2 for This Brighter, Cheaper Clock
Scientists Propose Interesting Explanation for Mysterious Signals From Space
Fast radio bursts (FRBs), hugely powerful discharges of energy emanating from the furthest reaches of outer space, have confounded scientists for well over a decade. They’re so powerful that they can release as much energy in a millisecond as the Sun puts out in three entire days, scientists have found. Over the years, researchers have… Continue reading Scientists Propose Interesting Explanation for Mysterious Signals From Space
Moove Partners with Waymo to Redefine the Future of Urban Mobility
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Moove, a global leader in innovative mobility solutions, is proud to announce a groundbreaking fleet partnership with Waymo, the global leader in autonomous driving technology. This collaboration represents the first commercial partnership of its kind on the Waymo One app. Continue Reading Moove Partners with Waymo Under the agreement,… Continue reading Moove Partners with Waymo to Redefine the Future of Urban Mobility
Uber will offer robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi through partnership with WeRide
Uber and WeRide are partnering to offer robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Uber Technologies, Inc. Uber is partnering with China’s WeRide to offer autonomous vehicle rides in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, the companies announced Friday. To start, each WeRide robotaxi that’s hailed via the Uber app will come with a human driver… Continue reading Uber will offer robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi through partnership with WeRide
Uber’s first international robotaxi service is live in the UAE
/ The ridehail company is working with China’s WeRide to launch an autonomous service in Abu Dhabi. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Uber Uber… Continue reading Uber’s first international robotaxi service is live in the UAE
Uber: Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Mobility Service in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), the world’s largest mobility and delivery technology platform, and WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), the world’s first publicly listed Robotaxi company and a global leader in autonomous driving technology, have announced the launch of their ride-hailing partnership in Abu Dhabi. The launch represents the first time autonomous… Continue reading Uber: Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Mobility Service in Abu Dhabi
California will require fingerprint screening for Uber drivers to provide rideshares to minors
California is introducing new requirements aimed at protecting young passengers traveling alone in taxis and rideshares. The California Public Utilities Commission is requiring drivers to pass a fingerprint background check in order to provide a ride to an unaccompanied minor. According to TechCrunch, transit companies will also be responsible for the cost of these background… Continue reading California will require fingerprint screening for Uber drivers to provide rideshares to minors