Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in an X post Thursday that owners can text and drive with the latest version of his company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver-assistance software, despite the fact that it’s illegal to do so in most states. Musk replied to another user who had noticed the newest update to the software, known… Continue reading Musk says new Tesla software allows texting and driving, which is illegal in most states
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University of Phoenix Tuition Guarantee helps students plan for tuition costs
Fixed tuition and new “Know Your Tuition Cost Upfront” campaign aim to bring more transparency to college costs for working adult learners PHOENIX, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — University of Phoenix is reaffirming its commitment to predictable, transparent tuition costs with an enhanced focus on its Tuition Guarantee, which locks in one flat, affordable tuition… Continue reading University of Phoenix Tuition Guarantee helps students plan for tuition costs
Waymo shuts down ‘can’t scale’ argument with quick test to fully autonomous in Texas
For years, the loudest and most persistent argument coming from the Tesla camp, including Elon Musk himself, against Waymo has been simple: “Sure, it works, but it can’t scale.” The narrative, usually pushed by those heavily invested in the promise of Tesla’s “generalized Full Self-Driving”, was that Waymo was a geofenced parlor trick. They argued… Continue reading Waymo shuts down ‘can’t scale’ argument with quick test to fully autonomous in Texas
Uber: A National Trend of Driving Up Rideshare Prices and Limiting Access
By Rainer Lempert, Senior Policy Scientist, and Julia Wunsch, Public Policy Manager Across the US, riders are paying more than they should. In some places, they are being priced out of rideshare entirely. Mounting local fees, costly insurance mandates, and poorly designed pay rules are driving up prices and reducing access to an essential service. The… Continue reading Uber: A National Trend of Driving Up Rideshare Prices and Limiting Access
Uber: Seattle’s Ridesharing Laws Don’t Work for Anyone
By Harry Elworthy, Staff Policy Scientist, and Sehar Noor, Sr. Public Policy Associate Seattle now has the highest rideshare prices in the country. In 2020, lawmakers passed the Fare Share pay standard with the goal of boosting driver pay and setting a new model for gig worker protections. Instead, the policy has only deepened the… Continue reading Uber: Seattle’s Ridesharing Laws Don’t Work for Anyone
GM’s new product chief Sterling Anderson eyes technology renaissance for automaker
GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson during the automaker’s “GM Forward” event on Oct. 22, 2025 in New York City. GM DETROIT — General Motors’ newest product and technology executive has said he thinks of the Detroit automaker as a canvas. One that can be curated, retouched or even torn apart. After roughly six months… Continue reading GM’s new product chief Sterling Anderson eyes technology renaissance for automaker
NVIDIA Awards up to $60,000 Research Fellowships to PhD Students
For 25 years, the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program has supported graduate students doing outstanding work relevant to NVIDIA technologies. Today, the program announced the latest awards of up to $60,000 each to 10 Ph.D. students involved in research that spans all areas of computing innovation. Selected from a highly competitive applicant pool, the awardees will… Continue reading NVIDIA Awards up to $60,000 Research Fellowships to PhD Students
Robots’ Holiday Wishes Come True: NVIDIA Jetson Platform Offers High-Performance Edge AI at Festive Prices
Developers, researchers, hobbyists and students can take a byte out of holiday shopping this season as NVIDIA has unwrapped special discounts on the NVIDIA Jetson family of developer kits for edge AI and robotics — available through Sunday, Jan. 11. Whether tapping into the breakthrough capabilities of Jetson AGX Thor, the versatility of Jetson AGX… Continue reading Robots’ Holiday Wishes Come True: NVIDIA Jetson Platform Offers High-Performance Edge AI at Festive Prices
SMMT statement on Automated Vehicles consultation
SMMT statement on government’s Critical Minerals Strategy Safety is paramount for the automotive sector and this consultation is crucial to enable safe and responsible rollout of self-driving vehicles in Great Britain. Given the intricacies of Britain’s road network – especially in urban areas – it’s vital that industry works with government and other stakeholders to… Continue reading SMMT statement on Automated Vehicles consultation
@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011007
The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011007