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Behind Apple's Doomed Car Project: False Starts and Wrong Turns

The Apple car project faced challenges and changes, ultimately failing after costing over $10 billion.
The struggle to develop new products post-Steve Jobs is evident in Apple's car project failure.

These 3 large companies innovated in a big way in 2024

Innovation at scale is vital for solving complex technological challenges, such as autonomous driving and accurate representation in gaming.

Behind Apple's Doomed Car Project: False Starts and Wrong Turns

The Apple car project faced challenges and changes, ultimately failing after costing over $10 billion.
The struggle to develop new products post-Steve Jobs is evident in Apple's car project failure.

These 3 large companies innovated in a big way in 2024

Innovation at scale is vital for solving complex technological challenges, such as autonomous driving and accurate representation in gaming.
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#tesla

Tesla Value Hits $1 Trillion

Tesla's stock surged after the presidential election, reflecting the impact of political events on market sentiment despite ongoing challenges in the EV sector.

Elon Musk says it's 'pointless' to build a human-driven $25,000 Tesla

Tesla has abandoned the idea of a $25,000 human-driven vehicle, focusing instead on fully autonomous models.

Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Tesla Cybertrucks now support hands-free highway driving, utilizing advanced AI technology for navigation.
The feature, in early access, raises concerns about driver engagement and misuse of autonomous capabilities.

Tesla that killed a motorcyclist near Seattle was operating on its 'Full Self Driving' system when it crashed

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system involved in fatal crash near Seattle, raising concerns about autonomous vehicle technology safety.

Elon Musk's Robotaxi event will reportedly be different from recent Tesla reveals in a key way

Tesla is hosting its Robotaxi event at Warner Bros. Studio to enhance visibility and presentation of autonomous driving technology.
The event is scheduled for October 10th after being delayed for design changes and additional features.

Mercedes Exec Blasts Tesla for Reckless "Full Self-Driving" Rollout

Elon Musk-led Tesla's approach to autonomous driving criticized for risky rollout and eroding trust. Mercedes-Benz advocates gradual trust-building in self-driving tech.

Tesla Value Hits $1 Trillion

Tesla's stock surged after the presidential election, reflecting the impact of political events on market sentiment despite ongoing challenges in the EV sector.

Elon Musk says it's 'pointless' to build a human-driven $25,000 Tesla

Tesla has abandoned the idea of a $25,000 human-driven vehicle, focusing instead on fully autonomous models.

Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Tesla Cybertrucks now support hands-free highway driving, utilizing advanced AI technology for navigation.
The feature, in early access, raises concerns about driver engagement and misuse of autonomous capabilities.

Tesla that killed a motorcyclist near Seattle was operating on its 'Full Self Driving' system when it crashed

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system involved in fatal crash near Seattle, raising concerns about autonomous vehicle technology safety.

Elon Musk's Robotaxi event will reportedly be different from recent Tesla reveals in a key way

Tesla is hosting its Robotaxi event at Warner Bros. Studio to enhance visibility and presentation of autonomous driving technology.
The event is scheduled for October 10th after being delayed for design changes and additional features.

Mercedes Exec Blasts Tesla for Reckless "Full Self-Driving" Rollout

Elon Musk-led Tesla's approach to autonomous driving criticized for risky rollout and eroding trust. Mercedes-Benz advocates gradual trust-building in self-driving tech.
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#waymo

Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo | TechCrunch

Alphabet to invest $5 billion more in Waymo for autonomous driving technology.

Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo | TechCrunch

Alphabet plans to invest $5 billion in Waymo, highlighting its commitment to autonomous driving technology.

Google's self-driving cars might finally change my life

Waymo's autonomous driving service Waymo One has finally made its waitlist-free service available in San Francisco, offering rides in modified Jaguar EVs.

Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round from Alphabet, others

Waymo secured $5.6 billion in funding, its biggest round yet, positioning it for future growth and a potential public listing.

Alphabet invests another $5 billion in self-driving startup Waymo

Alphabet plans to invest $5 billion in Waymo over the next few years to enhance its autonomous driving technology.

Waymo wants to use Google's Gemini to train its robotaxis

Waymo is leveraging Google's Gemini MLLM for autonomous vehicle decision-making with its new EMMA model.

Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo | TechCrunch

Alphabet to invest $5 billion more in Waymo for autonomous driving technology.

Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo | TechCrunch

Alphabet plans to invest $5 billion in Waymo, highlighting its commitment to autonomous driving technology.

Google's self-driving cars might finally change my life

Waymo's autonomous driving service Waymo One has finally made its waitlist-free service available in San Francisco, offering rides in modified Jaguar EVs.

Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round from Alphabet, others

Waymo secured $5.6 billion in funding, its biggest round yet, positioning it for future growth and a potential public listing.

Alphabet invests another $5 billion in self-driving startup Waymo

Alphabet plans to invest $5 billion in Waymo over the next few years to enhance its autonomous driving technology.

Waymo wants to use Google's Gemini to train its robotaxis

Waymo is leveraging Google's Gemini MLLM for autonomous vehicle decision-making with its new EMMA model.
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#electric-vehicles

Tesla's biggest competitor just announced a collab with Uber

BYD partners with Uber for leasing 100,000 electric vehicles, aiming to expand in various markets and collaborate on autonomous driving.

BYD's New Electric SUV to Feature Huawei's Advanced Autonomous System

BYD is partnering with Huawei to launch its first EV with advanced autonomous driving technology, aiming to boost competitiveness and sales.

Rivian's head of software says the company is not trying to be like Tesla regarding automation

Rivian prioritizes incremental AI features over full autonomous driving, focusing on enhancing safety and user convenience.

How The Kia EV3 Reimagines One-Pedal Driving

Kia's EV3 offers luxury EV technology at an accessible price point, revolutionizing affordability in electric vehicles.
The i-Pedal 3.0 enhances one-pedal driving with new autonomous features, setting a new standard for budget-friendly EVs.

Tesla's biggest competitor just announced a collab with Uber

BYD partners with Uber for leasing 100,000 electric vehicles, aiming to expand in various markets and collaborate on autonomous driving.

BYD's New Electric SUV to Feature Huawei's Advanced Autonomous System

BYD is partnering with Huawei to launch its first EV with advanced autonomous driving technology, aiming to boost competitiveness and sales.

Rivian's head of software says the company is not trying to be like Tesla regarding automation

Rivian prioritizes incremental AI features over full autonomous driving, focusing on enhancing safety and user convenience.

How The Kia EV3 Reimagines One-Pedal Driving

Kia's EV3 offers luxury EV technology at an accessible price point, revolutionizing affordability in electric vehicles.
The i-Pedal 3.0 enhances one-pedal driving with new autonomous features, setting a new standard for budget-friendly EVs.
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#general-motors

How General Motors CEO Mary Barra is shaping GM's tech future | TechCrunch

Mary Barra aims to transform GM into a technological leader in electrification and autonomous driving.

Cruise, G.M.'s Self-Driving Unit, Will Pay $1.5 Million Federal Fine

Cruise has been penalized $1.5 million for failing to report a serious accident involving a pedestrian, highlighting regulatory challenges in autonomous driving.

General Motors revives its robotaxi service Cruise in Houston, with human drivers

Cruise, a driverless taxi service by GM, resumes operations starting with human drivers before transitioning to supervised autonomous driving.

Cruise's autonomous vehicles return to Phoenix-this time with safety drivers

Reintroduction of supervised autonomous driving in Phoenix by Cruise after regulatory scrutiny.

How General Motors CEO Mary Barra is shaping GM's tech future | TechCrunch

Mary Barra aims to transform GM into a technological leader in electrification and autonomous driving.

Cruise, G.M.'s Self-Driving Unit, Will Pay $1.5 Million Federal Fine

Cruise has been penalized $1.5 million for failing to report a serious accident involving a pedestrian, highlighting regulatory challenges in autonomous driving.

General Motors revives its robotaxi service Cruise in Houston, with human drivers

Cruise, a driverless taxi service by GM, resumes operations starting with human drivers before transitioning to supervised autonomous driving.

Cruise's autonomous vehicles return to Phoenix-this time with safety drivers

Reintroduction of supervised autonomous driving in Phoenix by Cruise after regulatory scrutiny.
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Volvo Says The EX90's 'Hardware Ready' For Self-Driving. But There's A Catch

Volvo's EX90 is prepared for autonomous driving but awaits software readiness and regulatory approval, differing from Tesla's approach.
Volvo emphasizes safety verification before rollout of autonomous features in the EX90.

Baidu: Buy Rating Justified by AI Innovation and Autonomous Driving Leadership - TipRanks.com

Baidu's AI monetization strategies and strong advertising base justify a Buy rating with a price target of $117.
#wayve

UK's Wayve secures strategic investment from Uber to further develop self-driving tech | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Wayve to integrate advanced AI into its ride-hailing platform, enhancing autonomous vehicle capabilities.

Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers | TechCrunch

Wayve, a UK-based startup, secured $1.05 billion funding for self-learning autonomous driving systems, eyeing global expansion and diverse applications beyond cars.

UK's Wayve secures strategic investment from Uber to further develop self-driving tech | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Wayve to integrate advanced AI into its ride-hailing platform, enhancing autonomous vehicle capabilities.

Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers | TechCrunch

Wayve, a UK-based startup, secured $1.05 billion funding for self-learning autonomous driving systems, eyeing global expansion and diverse applications beyond cars.
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A Chinese Autonomous Driving Start-Up Is About to Go Public in the U.S.

WeRide's public offering faces geopolitical risks from U.S.-China relations affecting investment security.
Export controls and regulatory oversight present significant uncertainties for WeRide's business operations.

Artificial compound eye to revolutionize robotic vision at lower cost but higher sensitivity

Novel artificial compound eye system enhances robotic vision sensitivity, navigation, and decision-making abilities for applications in autonomous driving and emergency rescue.

Tesla Cybertruck seen testing FSD Supervised ahead of release

Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Florida being tested with Full Self-Driving (FSD) ahead of software launch.
#vehicle-safety

Tesla driver involved in fatal motorcycle crash was using automated driving system: AP

Authorities noted distraction by Tesla driver using Autopilot system in fatal crash.
Authorities investigating potential charges based on driver's admitted inattention and cell phone use.
Incidents raise doubts on Tesla's capability for fully unsupervised autonomous driving system despite company's safety reports.

Tandem drifting Toyotas show how AI might help drivers on slippery roads

Autonomous tandem drifting demonstrates advanced safety system implications for passenger vehicles.

Tesla driver involved in fatal motorcycle crash was using automated driving system: AP

Authorities noted distraction by Tesla driver using Autopilot system in fatal crash.
Authorities investigating potential charges based on driver's admitted inattention and cell phone use.
Incidents raise doubts on Tesla's capability for fully unsupervised autonomous driving system despite company's safety reports.

Tandem drifting Toyotas show how AI might help drivers on slippery roads

Autonomous tandem drifting demonstrates advanced safety system implications for passenger vehicles.
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Driverless cars still lack common sense. AI chatbot technology could be the answer

New AI systems, like language-capable models, can enhance driverless cars to behave more like human drivers.

Toyota Pulls Off a Fast and Furious Demo With Dual Drifting AI-Powered Race Cars

Self-driving cars can drift to test autonomous driving limits and potentially improve driver-assistance systems.

SoftBank's Chief Pitches a New Path for Self-Driving Cars

Masayoshi Son is leading a unique approach to accelerate autonomous driving by collaborating with automakers worldwide, aiming to overcome challenges through artificial intelligence-driven systems.

Embedded World 2024: Edge AI to transform industry | Computer Weekly

AI at the edge is crucial for real-time performance, data security, and customization in various applications like autonomous driving and robotics.
Advancements in AI and robotics in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and homes are significantly enhancing convenience and quality of life.

Exclusive: OpenAI-backed Ghost Autonomy shuts down

Ghost Autonomy, a startup in autonomous driving software, shut down due to uncertain profitability and funding challenges.
The startup had partnered with OpenAI and received significant investments, focusing on large language models for self-driving applications.

Backed by Chinese carmaker Great Wall, Haomo raises $14M for autonomous driving tech | TechCrunch

China's autonomous driving companies experiencing a slowdown in investment post-funding frenzy.
Domestic investors backed by local government funding are stepping up in China's tech industry.

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Competition in China's auto market will intensify in 2024 with the rise of autonomous driving and increased electrification.
Fitch Ratings expects more market consolidation and aggressive EV-transformation targets, with global carmakers focusing on China-dedicated R&D and smart-EV development.

Ford says drivers will be able to take their eyes off the road in two years

Ford plans to offer Level 3 autonomy by 2026, allowing drivers to go hands and eyes off the road on the highway for multitasking.

These nine automakers just got autonomous testing approval in China

China approves nine automakers to test Level 3 autonomous driving systems, signaling advancement in self-driving technology.

Mercedes-Benz exec shades Tesla FSD rollout: "Promising too much"

Rollout of advanced driver assist systems should be gradual to build trust with consumers.

This Humanoid Robot is Trying to Give Every Car Tesla-Like Self-Driving

Autonomous software beyond Tesla's FSD, showcasing humanoid robot for driving tasks.
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