Uber users in Austin now have a choice between a Waymo robotaxi and a human driver. The two companies officially launched Tuesday the “Waymo on Uber” robotaxi service in Austin as part of a partnership that has deepened in recent months. The launch comes just days before SXSW, the annual tech, music, film, and comedy… Continue reading Uber users in Austin are getting matched with Waymo robotaxis
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Uber: Ride Into the Future With Waymo on Uber in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starting today, Austin riders can be matched with a Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) on the Uber app, making your next trip even more special. With Waymo’s technology and Uber’s proven platform, we’re excited to introduce our customers to a future of transportation that is increasingly electric and autonomous. In Austin, Waymo rides will… Continue reading Uber: Ride Into the Future With Waymo on Uber in Austin
Waymo is now available exclusively on Uber in Austin
Residents of the Texas capital can now hail a driverless Waymo vehicle — as long as they’re within the 37-square-mile service area. Residents of the Texas capital can now hail a driverless Waymo vehicle — as long as they’re within the 37-square-mile service area. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Waymo is now available exclusively on Uber in Austin
Tushy Aura Electric Bidet Review: Budget Bidet Maker Goes Luxe
The digital display shows on the back of the seat, above the hinge that controls the seat and cover, and displays the water temperature of the seat. I don’t especially like this, as I prefer bidets to blend into the bathroom as subtly as possible. Another nice feature of the Aura is the instant heater,… Continue reading Tushy Aura Electric Bidet Review: Budget Bidet Maker Goes Luxe
Uber is piloting accounts for teenagers in India
Uber has started piloting its teenagers-focused Uber for Teens service in India, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Uber for Teens is live in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai, Uber confirmed to TechCrunch. The company said it would expand the service in the coming weeks to 35 cities, which include Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune. The… Continue reading Uber is piloting accounts for teenagers in India
14 Best Hoodies for Style, Comfort, and Warmth (2025)
Honorable Mentions We’ve tested a bunch of hoodies. They’re not all worthy of the top spot, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth buying. Below, we’ve listed a few more that we think are good but aren’t as great as the ones above. Photograph: Arcteryx Arcteryx Covert Hoodie for $180: I liked the zippered center… Continue reading 14 Best Hoodies for Style, Comfort, and Warmth (2025)
Mchose GX87 Ultra Review: A Refined but Accessible Mechanical Keyboard
I occasionally ran into an issue where the keyboard would stop recognizing an input if I held certain keys (typically Shift+W when gaming) for too long (20+ seconds). However, this issue wasn’t constant, and I could release and re-press the key without fail. It only came up in fringe cases where I was moving in… Continue reading Mchose GX87 Ultra Review: A Refined but Accessible Mechanical Keyboard
Wolfbox Unveils New G900 Tripro Dash Cams With Superior, High-Clarity Night Vision
Available as both an interior dash cam and bumper-mounted camera, the Wolfbox G900 Tripro 3-channel mirror dash cam is powered by PureCel®Plus pixel technology that can capture minute details such as license plate numbers in low lighting conditions. DALLAS, March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wolfbox, a leader in automotive electronics, is expanding its suite of… Continue reading Wolfbox Unveils New G900 Tripro Dash Cams With Superior, High-Clarity Night Vision
Wolfbox Unveils New G900 Tripro Dash Cams With Superior, High-Clarity Night Vision
Available as both an interior dash cam and bumper-mounted camera, the Wolfbox G900 Tripro 3-channel mirror dash cam is powered by PureCel®Plus pixel technology that can capture minute details such as license plate numbers in low lighting conditions. DALLAS, March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wolfbox, a leader in automotive electronics, is expanding its suite of… Continue reading Wolfbox Unveils New G900 Tripro Dash Cams With Superior, High-Clarity Night Vision
Tesla applies for ride-hail permit in California — but there’s a catch
Tesla applied for a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a transportation service in the state — a required first step if the automaker wants to eventually operate a robotaxi service there. Tesla’s application for a transportation charter-party carrier permit was first reported by Bloomberg. TechCrunch has independently confirmed with the… Continue reading Tesla applies for ride-hail permit in California — but there’s a catch