Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix
Waymo robotaxis will use freeways in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco – an expansion that could reduce ride times by 50%.
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Waymo is hitting the highway — but can it handle the speed?
Waymo is finally ready to hit the highway. Starting today, the company’s robotaxis will gradually start to include more highway trips in its routes in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. In addition, Waymo’s Bay Area service is extending south…
Anthropic announces $50 billion data center plan
Anthropic has launched an ambitious new data center partnership with the UK-based Fluidstack, committing $50 billion to building facilities across the US.
The ultralight gummy bear power bank just got yanked from Amazon
Amazon just yanked the Haribo gummy bear power bank from its website and is canceling orders for the ultralight device. In an email sent to customers, Amazon says it has “learned of a potential safety or quality issue” regarding the…
Nomad’s new wallet tracking card gets a battery life boost
As with the previous version, Nomad’s new Tracking Card Pro is only compatible with Apple’s Find My network. | Image: Nomad Nomad released a new version of its tracking card designed to be carried in wallets or billfolds that comes…
Blue Origin delays second New Glenn launch again due to solar storms
The same solar activity that’s been lighting up the night sky in North America is causing this particular delay.
Hate Meta? Even Realities Is Making the Smart Glasses You Want
The company announced the Even G2 smart glasses, sporting a bigger display in a lighter frame, alongside the R1 smart ring, which can control the display on the lenses.
Airbnb’s testing a ‘kitchen stocking’ service that lets guests place Instacart orders before their stay
Airbnb will offer the “kitchen stocking” service during a three-month pilot program starting on January 5, according to an email sent to hosts.
Fungus in Chernobyl nuclear disaster zone has mutated to ‘feed’ on radiation
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5 things I love about Amazon’s new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don’t
The Echo Show 11’s new media control center is a nice upgrade. Amazon’s newest Echo Show smart displays launch this week. They’re purpose-built for the new AI-powered Alexa Plus, which comes preloaded in the US. I’ve had a couple of…