Uber and Lyft will start testing Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in London in 2026, joining Waymo and local startup Wayve as companies that will have autonomous vehicles in the city next year. Lyft CEO David Risher said in a post on X and LinkedIn that Lyft will start testing once it receives local regulatory approval.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo
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Watchdog Warns Uber Users To Take A Lyft Following NY Times Report That Uber Let Violent Felons, Rapists Drive, Background Check System Built To Fail, Says Consumer Watchdog
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog warned Uber users to start using Lyft after a blockbuster New York Times report. The report found Uber’s background check system let criminals convicted of crimes like child abuse, assault and stalking drive for Uber, as long as the conviction was more than seven years… Continue reading Watchdog Warns Uber Users To Take A Lyft Following NY Times Report That Uber Let Violent Felons, Rapists Drive, Background Check System Built To Fail, Says Consumer Watchdog
The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse
Known as the “Doomsday Glacier,” the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is one of the most rapidly changing glaciers on Earth, and its future evolution is one of the biggest unknowns when it comes to predicting global sea level rise. The eastern ice shelf of the Thwaites Glacier is supported at its northern end by a… Continue reading The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse
Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups
A Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Beijing, China. Photograph: Andy Wong/AP View image in fullscreen A Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Beijing, China. Photograph: Andy Wong/AP Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups Firms agree deals with Beijing-based Baidu to take self-driving cabs to UK capital Chinese robotaxis are due to… Continue reading Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups
Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks
watch now Lucid Motors gets rave reviews from critics. But it’s sorely lacking customers. That’s a problem the company can’t afford. The Arizona-based EV maker has top-shelf tech, deep-pocketed backers, and highly praised cars. However, it has struggled to meet production targets, and has been unable to steal the spotlight away from established luxury brands… Continue reading Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks
The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)
Ostensibly, plant lovers should be the easiest to shop for. Just get them a plant, right? Wrong. (Well, most of the time.) I review indoor hydroponic gardens for WIRED and have been a proud plant parent for almost 30 years, so I can say that even if you have a running mental catalog of all… Continue reading The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)
Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release—and What’s Missing
Much of the imagery is familiar from previous releases, and includes things like a photo of a stuffed tiger, a photo of a framed Times of London cover of Princess Diana placed at the back of a closet, photos of the many paintings of nude women in Epstein’s townhouse, and framed photos of Epstein associates… Continue reading Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release—and What’s Missing
Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’
Lauren Goode: I love that. Is it on Spotify? Michael Calore: Yeah, we’re everywhere. Lauren Goode: All right. Michael Calore: Yeah. We’re Trans Lunar on this one. Lauren Goode: That’s amazing. Michael Calore: Thanks, Brian. Brian Barrett: Yeah. Michael Calore: What do you like about it? What’s your favorite song? Name three songs. Lauren Goode:… Continue reading Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’
Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
I don’t know about you, but Christmas snuck up on me this year. I’m still in denial that it’s only a few days away, and there’s still plenty of shopping I need to complete. If you’re in the same boat as me, have I got a hot tip for you: If you’re shopping for any… Continue reading Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
Momenta to bring autonomous driving technology to Southeast Asia through Grab partnership and investment
Singapore, 18 December, 2025 – Momenta, a leading autonomous driving technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, which includes a strategic investment by Grab and a joint effort to bring advanced autonomous driving technologies to the region’s complex urban mobility markets. Momenta adopts a distinctive dual approach to… Continue reading Momenta to bring autonomous driving technology to Southeast Asia through Grab partnership and investment