Waymo’s autonomous taxis regularly get stranded in traffic – because passengers leave the doors open. Google pays helpers up to $80. (Waymo, car) Go to Source
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Bitkom study: Germans divided on autonomous driving
According to a Bitkom survey, Germans see advantages such as less noise from autonomous cars. But there are also major concerns about the legal situation and technology. (car, Bitkom) Go to Source
India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon
The agreement was concluded by holding continuous and intense discussions spread over 5 formal negotiation rounds, several in-person and virtual intersessions. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the Free Trade Agreement with India as a landmark deal, noting that it means more jobs, higher incomes and more exports from Indian markets. “We said… Continue reading India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon
Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start. Go to Source
Ricoh GR IV Review: Everyone’s Favorite Pocket Camera Gets Better
When I reviewed the GR III, I wrote about how much I liked snap focus mode, which allows you to set a predetermined focus distance regardless of the aperture. I set up my GR III to use autofocus when I half-pressed the shutter and snap when I quickly pressed, so that snap focus fired off… Continue reading Ricoh GR IV Review: Everyone’s Favorite Pocket Camera Gets Better
Could You Use a Rowboat to Walk on the Seafloor Like Jack Sparrow?
But you already know about this, because Fg is what normies call an object’s “weight,” and for a given volume, weight depends only on the density. Now, if you dropped these blocks in a lake, obviously the styrofoam would float and the steel would sink. So clearly it has something to do with density. What… Continue reading Could You Use a Rowboat to Walk on the Seafloor Like Jack Sparrow?
Sleep Number P6 Smart Bed Review: Advanced and Adaptive
Screenshots: Julia Forbes I spoke with Raj Mills, Sleep Number’s senior vice President of partnerships and research. She tells me, “Our AI models take into account foam depth and still maintain the same level of accuracy regardless of how far below the surface of the bed the sensors are.” She shares that they are cohesively… Continue reading Sleep Number P6 Smart Bed Review: Advanced and Adaptive
Japan’s Hello Space to Unveil “MAG DRIVE” at CES 2026: A Zero Magnetic Resistance System Revolutionizing E-Bike Charging
KUMAMOTO, Japan, Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Japan-based cleantech startup Hello Space Co., Ltd. will unveil MAG DRIVE at CES 2026, a patented semi-superconducting regenerative drive system designed to charge a battery through pedaling without inducing magnetic resistance. This groundbreaking technology is set to significantly reduce the frequency of external charging for e-bikes, addressing a… Continue reading Japan’s Hello Space to Unveil “MAG DRIVE” at CES 2026: A Zero Magnetic Resistance System Revolutionizing E-Bike Charging
Centre installs over 27,000 electric vehicle charging stations at petrol pumps across India
Besides charging for cars, the government also focused on big trucks. India increased its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in 2025 with the installation of thousands of new stations at petrol pumps across the country. According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas’ year-end press release, under the FAME-II government scheme, 8,932 charging stations were… Continue reading Centre installs over 27,000 electric vehicle charging stations at petrol pumps across India
EV charging network expands sharply in 2025 as fuel retailers add stations nationwide
Biofuels recorded strong progress in 2025, with average ethanol blending in petrol reaching 19.24 per cent in ethanol supply year 2024–25. India significantly expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 2025, with thousands of new charging stations installed at petrol pumps across the country, as the government and state-run fuel retailers stepped up efforts… Continue reading EV charging network expands sharply in 2025 as fuel retailers add stations nationwide