Hyundai IONIQ 5 with Waymo autonomous driving tech (Source: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor is reportedly looking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 autonomous vehicles by 2028 in what would amount to a roughly $2.5 billion deal, and if it goes through, it would be a massive signal that the robotaxi industry is entering a new… Continue reading Hyundai is reportedly looking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 for robotaxis
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Tesla partners with Tencent to bring WeChat inside over 1 million cars in China
Tencent Cloud announced today that it has partnered with Tesla to integrate WeChat-linked features directly into Tesla vehicles in China. The over-the-air update will roll out to over 1 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built at Giga Shanghai, delivering one-tap location sharing from WeChat and AI-powered service suggestions — a significant concession by… Continue reading Tesla partners with Tencent to bring WeChat inside over 1 million cars in China
Lyft CEO Risher says consumer is showing ‘no softness’ as stock slides 15% after earnings
watch now Lyft CEO David Risher defended the company’s fourth-quarter results Wednesday, telling CNBC that consumer demand remains strong. “We have record profits, generated over a billion dollars in cash, and that’s a result of our customer-obsessed strategy, which just keeps working and growing the company,” he told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “So, love what we’re… Continue reading Lyft CEO Risher says consumer is showing ‘no softness’ as stock slides 15% after earnings
Aurora says it will ‘triple’ its driverless truck network
Transportation Autonomous Cars The company is adding new routes throughout the Southern US, including longer routes that normally require breaks for human drivers. The company is adding new routes throughout the Southern US, including longer routes that normally require breaks for human drivers. by Andrew J. Hawkins Feb 11, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading Aurora says it will ‘triple’ its driverless truck network
Job Board for AI Agents Immediately Overrun With Humans Desperate for Work
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images When you start a “bounty” board meant for AI agents during one of the worst job markets since the great recession, don’t be surprised when it becomes infested with humans. Last week, an AI entrepreneur made a splash when he introduced a bizarre job portal to… Continue reading Job Board for AI Agents Immediately Overrun With Humans Desperate for Work
Info-Tech LIVE 2026 Returns to Las Vegas With Focus on Turning Agentic AI Into Enterprise Value
Info-Tech Research Group has announced the return of its flagship conference, Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas, taking place at The Bellagio on June 9 – 11, 2026. Centered on the theme Agentic AI: From Hype to Value, the event will bring together CIOs and senior IT leaders to examine how organizations can move beyond… Continue reading Info-Tech LIVE 2026 Returns to Las Vegas With Focus on Turning Agentic AI Into Enterprise Value
Component Makers Pivot to Automation-Led Capex to Power Growth and Competitiveness
Speaking at the ACMA Excellence Awards 2026, leaders from the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India and Boston Consulting Group said the industry’s next growth phase cannot be delivered using current operating models. India’s auto component sector could potentially double over the next five to six years. But that growth, they cautioned, must be driven… Continue reading Component Makers Pivot to Automation-Led Capex to Power Growth and Competitiveness
Molecule Found to Drive Skin Cancer Growth and Evade Immune Detection
Clinical trials needed to test new combination of inhibitory drugs NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors’ ability to evade attack by the body’s immune system, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health… Continue reading Molecule Found to Drive Skin Cancer Growth and Evade Immune Detection
Shield AI Signs Contract with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to Accelerate and Indigenize Taiwan-Developed AI Pilots
TAIPEI, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shield AI announced today that it has signed a contract with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to advance the development, demonstration, and deployment of AI-piloted unmanned systems. The collaboration will integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind platform into NCSIST’s intelligent unmanned systems, supporting both software development and operational… Continue reading Shield AI Signs Contract with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to Accelerate and Indigenize Taiwan-Developed AI Pilots
From Viral Luck to Predictable Hits, NemoVideo Launches first Pro Video Editing Agent
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NemoVideo has officially launched the industry’s first AI-powered Pro Video Editing Agent, designed to turn viral video creation from a game of chance into a repeatable, data-driven process. Unlike traditional generative AI tools that focus solely on editing, NemoVideo’s proprietary agent-based system follows a structured three-phase methodology:… Continue reading From Viral Luck to Predictable Hits, NemoVideo Launches first Pro Video Editing Agent