New Waffle House Index just dropped. Mess in Texas Nothing spells dystopia quite like using a fast food app to track damage from natural disasters — but in Texas, they make do. As a viral post on X-formerly-Twitter indicates, the San Antonio-based fast food chain Whataburger’s store locator offers a better look at what areas… Continue reading After Deadly Hurricane, Texans Using Whataburger App to Track Power Outages
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Overseas Uber trips show Indians travelling abroad like never before
Uber, the global ride hailing app, today shared travel data of India-registered users that give a peek into global travel trends of Indians. Uber’s data reflects a sharp increase in the number of Indians using the ridesharing app abroad during 2023, with the number of overseas travelers being second only to Americans. During the ongoing summer… Continue reading Overseas Uber trips show Indians travelling abroad like never before
Uber expands two-wheeler service to additional cities in Andhra Pradesh
Uber today announced the expansion of its popular two-wheeler service, Uber Moto, into Rajahmundry and Nellore, further solidifying its commitment to enhance urban mobility across Andhra Pradesh. Uber Moto enables commuters to conveniently book bike rides through the Uber app, providing essential driver and bike details, ensuring safety with GPS tracking, and offering features like two-way… Continue reading Uber expands two-wheeler service to additional cities in Andhra Pradesh
7 Lesser-Known Google Maps Features
Hover the cursor over the Layers panel (bottom right), then click Biking. The map will then adjust the way routes are marked for cyclists, with different types of lines for trails, dedicated bike lanes, bicycle-friendly roads, and unpaved trails. Add Your Own Locations There are some spots that may be personal to you—the picnic area,… Continue reading 7 Lesser-Known Google Maps Features
In It for the Long Haul: Waabi Pioneers Generative AI to Unleash Fully Driverless Autonomous Trucking
Artificial intelligence is transforming the transportation industry, helping drive advances in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Waabi, a Toronto-based startup, is embracing generative AI to deliver self-driving vehicles at scale — starting with the long-haul trucking sector. At GTC in March, Waabi announced that it will use the NVIDIA DRIVE Thor centralized car computer to bring… Continue reading In It for the Long Haul: Waabi Pioneers Generative AI to Unleash Fully Driverless Autonomous Trucking
German FAZ: Slowly but surely: How and when autonomous cars will revolutionize the industry007198
New brands, new business areas, shifts in value creation and new types of collaborations will permanently change the automotive industry. Waymo with Uber, Zoox with Amazon, Baidu in China and self-driving vehicles of all kinds. An international look at the developments shows an industry that is increasingly in flux. Go to Source
From burritos to biotech: How robotics startup Cartken found its AV niche
Cartken and its diminutive sidewalk delivery robots first rolled into the world with a narrow charter: carrying everything from burritos and bento boxes to pizza and pad thai that last mile to hungry customers. But the vision — thanks to the startup’s approach to autonomous vehicle technology — was always broader, according to Cartken co-founder… Continue reading From burritos to biotech: How robotics startup Cartken found its AV niche
Uber and Lyft are now required to pay Massachusetts drivers $32 an hour
/ Drivers will get benefits too, but will still be independent contractors. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story An Uber and Lyft vehicle in New York.Photo: Lindsey Nicholson / UCG /… Continue reading Uber and Lyft are now required to pay Massachusetts drivers $32 an hour
8 Best Fitbit (2024): Trackers, Watches, GPS, Health
Are Fitbits waterproof? Aside from the first-generation Fitbit Ace kids fitness tracker, all Fitbits offer some resistance against water. All of the latest wearables, including the Google Pixel Watch 2, Fitbit Charge 6, Sense 2, and Inspire 3, can be submerged in water up to 50 meters deep. That also gives you a good idea… Continue reading 8 Best Fitbit (2024): Trackers, Watches, GPS, Health
Conspiracy Theorists Aren’t Even Bothering With Biden’s Debate Performance
Over the past 18 months, Elon Musk’s X has become a hive of disinformation, particularly around breaking news events, such as the Gaza conflict and the Baltimore bridge collapse. But after Thursday’s presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, the expected torrent of disinformation and conspiracies flooding the platform never materialized.… Continue reading Conspiracy Theorists Aren’t Even Bothering With Biden’s Debate Performance