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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

fromSustainable Bus
9 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Norwegian authority approves driverless Karsan e-Atak operation without safety driver - Sustainable Bus

fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
European startups

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
9 hours ago

Norwegian authority approves driverless Karsan e-Atak operation without safety driver - Sustainable Bus

Norwegian operators Vy and Kolumbus will run an autonomous bus on public routes without a safety driver, marking a significant advancement in public transport.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
#waymo
London startup
fromTechCrunch
50 minutes ago

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

Waymo is testing autonomous vehicles in London, preparing for a commercial robotaxi service launch this year.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Silicon Valley
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Alphabet Climbs 4% on Waymo's Nashville Expansion: The Self-Driving Bet Is Starting to Pay Off

Waymo's expansion into Nashville boosts Alphabet's stock by 4%, signaling accelerated commercial rollout of its autonomous ride-hailing service.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
50 minutes ago

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

Waymo is testing autonomous vehicles in London, preparing for a commercial robotaxi service launch this year.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Silicon Valley
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Alphabet Climbs 4% on Waymo's Nashville Expansion: The Self-Driving Bet Is Starting to Pay Off

Waymo's expansion into Nashville boosts Alphabet's stock by 4%, signaling accelerated commercial rollout of its autonomous ride-hailing service.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
#tesla
Cars
fromTESLARATI
45 minutes ago

Tesla Full Self-Driving shows stunning maneuver in Europe to silence skeptics

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system demonstrated advanced capabilities on narrow Dutch roads, showcasing its ability to navigate complex driving scenarios safely.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
45 minutes ago

Tesla Full Self-Driving shows stunning maneuver in Europe to silence skeptics

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system demonstrated advanced capabilities on narrow Dutch roads, showcasing its ability to navigate complex driving scenarios safely.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

A new airbag system integrated into a skinsuit for cyclists aims to enhance rider safety during high-speed races.
#joby-aviation
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Joby Quietly Testing Electric Air Taxis From Manhattan Heliport

Joby Aviation is conducting invitation-only electric air taxi demonstration flights in Manhattan from April 27 to April 30.
European startups
fromTNW | Drones
1 week ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence partner to integrate AI for managing eVTOL air taxi operations in U.S. airspace.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Joby Quietly Testing Electric Air Taxis From Manhattan Heliport

Joby Aviation is conducting invitation-only electric air taxi demonstration flights in Manhattan from April 27 to April 30.
European startups
fromTNW | Drones
1 week ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence partner to integrate AI for managing eVTOL air taxi operations in U.S. airspace.
#artificial-intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
10 hours ago
UK politics

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
10 hours ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
fromArchDaily
14 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromThe Verge
4 hours ago

Lucid sells more robotaxis to Uber, appoints a new CEO

Lucid announced that Uber is increasing its order of Gravity SUVs for its robotaxi fleet from 20,000 to 35,000, enhancing their partnership.
Toronto startup
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Lucid Surges 5% as Uber Ups Its Robotaxi Commitment to 35,000 Vehicles and New Capital Flows In

Lucid Group's stock surged after announcing new capital, an expanded partnership with Uber, and a new CEO.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

Ukraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time

Ukraine captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a significant technological advancement in warfare.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

Intel's Tesla Chip Deal Is a Genuine Game Changer

Intel's stock has surged over 65% year-to-date, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic partnerships in the AI sector.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 days ago

Notes from the people building your future

AI-driven job displacement requires thoughtful policy to ensure equitable distribution of prosperity and prevent increased inequality.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Applied Intuition wants AI to leave the chat and run the physical world

Applied Intuition aims to integrate AI into physical machinery for autonomous operations in uncertain environments like mines, farms, and highways.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
DevOps
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Rebrand automation as 'zero-token architecture' to master AI

IT professionals can enhance productivity by rebranding existing automations as 'zero-token architecture' to manage AI costs effectively.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 days ago

Notes from the people building your future

AI-driven job displacement requires thoughtful policy to ensure equitable distribution of prosperity and prevent increased inequality.
fromFuturism
23 hours ago

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

A customized Unitree G1 robot can be seen chasing a small flock of wild boars through an empty car parking lot in Warsaw, Poland. The widely disseminated footage shows the robot jogging across a small patch of grass while chasing down the wild animals, only to raise its fist in the air in frustration after they successfully get away.
Pets
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 days ago

Why Your AI System Is Open-Loop

Open-loop AI systems audit spending after the fact, while closed-loop systems proactively control costs through continuous measurement and adjustment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses are designed to enhance personal presence, allowing users to engage more fully with their surroundings while offering features that could assist those with vision impairments or hearing loss.
Wearables
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Archer Aviation Price Prediction: The Stock Could Double in 2027

Archer Aviation's stock is projected to rise 117.04% by April 2027, driven by key milestones and partnerships.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

NASA's Dragonfly mission will explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using a nuclear-powered octocopter to search for signs of extraterrestrial life.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.
#drone-delivery
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Washington DC

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

fromFortune
5 days ago
European startups

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

fromEngadget
5 days ago
Washington DC

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

European startups
fromFortune
5 days ago

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

Manna secured $50 million in funding to expand its drone delivery services in the U.S. and Europe, aiming to revolutionize last-mile delivery.
#uber
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
10 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.
Cars
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
10 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.
Cars
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Free Your Mind to Create While AI Streamlines the Rest

Agencies must let go of outdated operational layers to maintain competitive advantage and embrace AI's role in streamlining processes.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK startup to supply drone interceptors for Britain, allies

Britain is set to buy interceptors known as Skyhammer from Cambridge Aerospace, with the first deliveries expected as early as May - astonishingly fast compared with typical UK defense procurements.
London startup
#drones
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
6 days ago

RAF tests Typhoon laser-guided rockets for drone defense

BAE Systems tested a laser-guided rocket system with a Typhoon fighter jet as a potential anti-drone weapon.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 days ago

The Volvo Cosmic Surfer Has Gravity-Adaptive Wheels Designed For Smooth Driving On The Moon - Yanko Design

Volvo's Cosmic Surfer concept reimagines off-road vehicles for lunar exploration with innovative design and safety features inspired by its long-standing commitment to passenger safety.
#robotaxi
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
6 days ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
6 days ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
6 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

This proof of concept in the manufacturing industry allows us to demonstrate how humanoid robots can act as extensions of an organization's operations by providing business context awareness and integration with existing workflows.
London startup
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
6 days ago

AirHub raises 4.4M from Keen Venture Partners to scale drone operations software

AirHub's platform addresses the operational complexity of drone fleet management, offering features like flight planning, live streaming, compliance with airspace regulations, and incident reporting, all from a single dashboard.
European startups
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Future Has Arrived: 'Flying Cars' Set to Be Seen In US Skies This Year

The initiative will allow companies developing electric air taxis to begin real-world testing across multiple states, marking one of the most significant steps yet toward a new era of urban air mobility. While commercial services are still a few years away, the coming trials will see these aircraft move beyond demonstration flights and into operational environments.
Gadgets
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation's Air Battle Continues

Archer Aviation sued Joby Aviation for government fraud and concealing Chinese ties, escalating legal conflict between leading eVTOL competitors amid regulatory scrutiny and federal grant competition.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Flying Cars' Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

Advanced aircraft combining helicopter and airplane capabilities will begin operating in eight US regions by June 2024 through a three-year FAA pilot program before full certification.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation Is Putting NVIDIA's IGX Thor at the Core of Its Air Taxi's Brain

Archer Aviation integrates NVIDIA's IGX Thor compute platform into its Midnight eVTOL aircraft for safety-critical autonomy, enabling unified sensor fusion and flight decision logic on a certifiable hardware substrate.
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as This Summer: 'It's Not Science Fiction'

The U.S. Department of Transportation will allow flying cars to operate in eight U.S. regions starting June 2024 through a three-year pilot program testing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and ultralight aircraft.
#evtol
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Robotaxis are in a literal land grab moment

The robotaxi takeover - assuming they take over - will also be a real estate story. As Waymo, Uber, Tesla, and other competitors race to flood the streets with fully autonomous cars, robotaxi operators will need to find places to park, charge, and maintain their vehicles. Voltera, a charging infrastructure company based in Palo Alto that has partnered with Alphabet-backed Waymo, is buying up real estate now to prep for the AV boom.
Real estate
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

10 Last Mile Technology Trends Transforming Urban Logistics in 2025 - Social Media Explorer

Urban logistics is entering a new era where practical technology drives meaningful results. Today, more than 55% of people live in cities, and urbanization is expected to rise to 68% by 2050, placing intense pressure on delivery networks to keep up with growing demand. U.S. e-commerce is projected to reach $1.1 trillion in sales by 2026, heightening expectations for faster and more reliable last-mile service.
E-Commerce
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Tough challenges confront electric air taxi firms as they maneuver to take flight in South Florida

Archer brings this suit to protect the novel and award-winning design of its Midnight eVTOL, which was developed by Archer inventors through careful, brilliant design work, and to stop Vertical infringing its patented designs.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Flapping Airplanes on the future of AI: 'We want to try really radically different things' | TechCrunch

There's just so much to do. So, the advances that we've gotten over the last five to ten years have been spectacular. We love the tools. We use them every day. But the question is, is this the whole universe of things that needs to happen? And we thought about it very carefully and our answer was no, there's a lot more to do.
Artificial intelligence
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