If your Uber rides in New Jersey have felt more expensive recently, you’re not alone. An outsized chunk of every fare — nearly one third — is now going directly to pay for an excessive, government-mandated insurance requirement. A new independent study from economic consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) reveals that New Jersey’s rideshare trips are forced to… Continue reading Uber: The Hidden “Insurance Tax” Inflating New Jersey Rideshare Fares
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Autolane is building ‘air traffic control’ for autonomous vehicles
The rapid succession of robotaxi deployments from companies like Waymo and Zoox have people in the industry, once again, dreaming about how autonomous vehicles might change our daily lives. That includes driverless taxi rides, sure, but also headier ideas like sending an autonomous vehicle to fetch groceries or pick up dry cleaning. If those things… Continue reading Autolane is building ‘air traffic control’ for autonomous vehicles
Waymo starts autonomous testing in Philadelphia
Waymo is adding another four cities to its growing list of robotaxi rollouts. The company announced Wednesday it has begun testing its autonomous vehicles (with a safety monitor) in Philadelphia, and that it will start manual driving to collect data in Baltimore, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh. Waymo did not offer a timeline for when it… Continue reading Waymo starts autonomous testing in Philadelphia
Uber and Avride launch robotaxi service in Dallas
Uber customers in Dallas may get an Avride-branded robotaxi the next time they hail a ride. A year after announcing their partnership, Uber and Avride have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Dallas. The service comes with a few caveats, however, including the addition of a human safety operator behind the wheel, and a limited… Continue reading Uber and Avride launch robotaxi service in Dallas
Uber: Uber and Avride Launch Robotaxi Rides in Dallas
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Dallas riders can now be matched with an Avride robotaxi, unlocking a brand-new way to ride with Uber. The service will be available throughout 9 square miles of Dallas–from Downtown to Uptown to Turtle Creek to Deep Ellum–with plans to expand the operating territory in… Continue reading Uber: Uber and Avride Launch Robotaxi Rides in Dallas
Amazon Has New Frontier AI Models—and a Way for Customers to Build Their Own
Amazon has announced a new family of frontier artificial intelligence models—and a new way for customers to build frontier models of their own. The ecommerce giant announced the second generation of its Nova AI models at re:Invent, a company conference held in Las Vegas. The models are nowhere near as popular as those offered by… Continue reading Amazon Has New Frontier AI Models—and a Way for Customers to Build Their Own
The end of roaming is here: Holafly launches the World’s First Global Data Plan that lives permanently in your phone
DUBLIN, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Holafly, one of the first eSIM providers for international travellers, announces the launch of the world’s first global data plan — a bold move signaling the end of roaming as we know it. With one eSIM, one plan, and full global coverage, Holafly is disrupting the industry to become… Continue reading The end of roaming is here: Holafly launches the World’s First Global Data Plan that lives permanently in your phone
La fin de l’itinérance est arrivée : Holafly lance le premier plan de données global au monde qui vit en permanence dans votre téléphone
DUBLIN, 1er décembre 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Holafly, l’un des premiers fournisseurs d’eSIM pour les voyageurs internationaux, annonce le lancement du premier plan de données mondial – une initiative audacieuse qui marque la fin de l’itinérance telle que nous la connaissons. Avec une seule eSIM, un seul forfait et une couverture mondiale complète, Holafly bouleverse le… Continue reading La fin de l’itinérance est arrivée : Holafly lance le premier plan de données global au monde qui vit en permanence dans votre téléphone
VinGroup’s GSM to enter India’s ride-hailing market with VinFast cars
Vietnam-based taxi company Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) is expected to enter India’s ride-hailing market in February 2026 with a fleet of electric cars from VinFast. GSM is owned by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, specifically its Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong. “We are going to launch GSM, which is an electric taxi fleet and operations, in India… Continue reading VinGroup’s GSM to enter India’s ride-hailing market with VinFast cars
21 Best GoPro and Camera Deals for Black Friday (2025)
If you’re in the market for a new camera, this holiday season is the time to buy. There are some great Black Friday camera deals available right now, including one on our favorite GoPro, the GoPro Hero 13 Black. There are plenty of other GoPro camera deals, along with some good buys on cameras from… Continue reading 21 Best GoPro and Camera Deals for Black Friday (2025)