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#tesla
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it's already unavailable

Tesla launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, but availability is limited and appears to be an attempt to boost stock prices.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, moving towards fully autonomous operations without safety monitors.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
20 hours ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it's already unavailable

Tesla launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, but availability is limited and appears to be an attempt to boost stock prices.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

Tesla May Have a Big Surprise in Store for Investors on April 22

Tesla's Q1 2026 results are crucial for recovery after a challenging previous year, with mixed delivery and revenue expectations.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla Robotaxis Arrive In Dallas And Houston: Where To Find The First Two Vehicles

Tesla has launched its Robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, featuring driverless Model Y vehicles without safety monitors in the passenger seat.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla expands Unsupervised Robotaxi service to two new cities

Tesla expands its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, enhancing its autonomous ride-hailing operations in Texas.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, moving towards fully autonomous operations without safety monitors.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
20 hours ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
#autonomous-vehicles
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles remains high despite advancements in technology and safety assurances.
Cars
fromAxios
6 days ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles remains high despite advancements in technology and safety assurances.
Cars
fromAxios
6 days ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
fromTNW | Business
1 hour ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk holds approximately 42% of SpaceX's equity but controls roughly 79% of its votes through super-voting shares that carry disproportionately higher voting rights per share.
European startups
Media industry
fromAxios
1 hour ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
11 hours ago

DRIFT celebrates LACMA's gallery opening with a glowing swarm of dancing drones

Franchise Freedom, which showed over this past weekend, builds on more than two decades of research into starling murmurations. Each drone responds to its neighbors through a shared set of behavioral rules, producing patterns that remain fluid yet legible.
Berlin music
#faa
Education
fromNextgov.com
17 hours ago

FAA sets records in effort to hire gamers as air traffic controllers

The FAA successfully recruited over 12,000 applicants by targeting gamers for air traffic controller positions.
Education
fromNextgov.com
17 hours ago

FAA sets records in effort to hire gamers as air traffic controllers

The FAA successfully recruited over 12,000 applicants by targeting gamers for air traffic controller positions.
#uber
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

The FAA is requiring Blue Origin to conduct a mishap investigation and obtain agency approval of its final report before resuming flights, demanding any necessary corrective actions.
Science
DevOps
fromMedium
13 hours ago

The AI Infrastructure Stack in 2026: Companies Building the Future of AI

AI infrastructure companies are transforming the deployment and scaling of artificial intelligence into full production systems with essential governance and observability.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
US news
fromFast Company
1 day ago

America's 'Laser Dome' starts here

The U.S. military is set to deploy high-energy laser weapons for air defense against weaponized drones after a safety agreement with the FAA.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The delivery fee crackdown is going national from the FTC to Mamdani's NYC settlement

A crackdown on delivery apps is emerging in the US, focusing on pricing transparency and regulation of fees.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The 10 best big cities for college grads have plentiful jobs and affordable housing

"These cities in Texas do great on all metrics: robust job markets, good amenities, and relatively affordable housing," Asad Khan, a senior economist with Redfin, stated.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

California loses European routes as jet fuel crisis hinders travel

The Iran war and its doubling of jet fuel costs have led not only to higher fares but also reduced airline schedules. This impact is now reaching the U.S.
Europe news
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
California
fromReuters
1 year ago

How California fights fires from the skies

Firefighters in Los Angeles are combating severe wildfires with a large fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft.
#waymo
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
London startup

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

fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

London
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Waymo wants its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await | CBC News

Waymo is considering expanding its autonomous taxi service to Canada, particularly Toronto, but faces significant challenges including weather and regulatory hurdles.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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.
#joby-aviation
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 week 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 week 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.
fromresund Startups
1 day ago

Raven Tech's Autonomous Drone Catcher Takes Flight

Raven Tech's system combines detection, autonomous flight, and net-based capture to neutralize unauthorized drones. Once an intruder is detected, the system deploys a drone to intercept and safely transport the rogue drone to a designated location.
European startups
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

The delivery follows an initial batch of 10 buses introduced in August 2025, bringing the total number of vehicles supplied under the programme to 100. The buses have been integrated into the NTC fleet, which has historically operated an ageing vehicle base.
Alternative transportation
Education
fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.
Science
fromKqed
5 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
22 hours ago

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

Renault and Geely's Horse Powertrain has developed the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one solution to convert EVs into hybrids or EREVs.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
22 hours ago

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

Renault and Geely's Horse Powertrain has developed the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one solution to convert EVs into hybrids or EREVs.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
#electric-air-taxi
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Santa Cruz-Based Electric Air Taxi Company Showcases Demo Flight Across the Bay

Joby Aviation demonstrated its piloted electric air taxi, reducing a typical hour-long bay crossing to 10 minutes, with trial operations launching in 10 states and potential future expansion to California.
European startups
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

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

The electric air taxi industry is transitioning from development to competitive commercialization, with companies like Archer and Vertical engaged in patent disputes while seeking regulatory approval and investment.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Santa Cruz-Based Electric Air Taxi Company Showcases Demo Flight Across the Bay

Joby Aviation demonstrated its piloted electric air taxi, reducing a typical hour-long bay crossing to 10 minutes, with trial operations launching in 10 states and potential future expansion to California.
European startups
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

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

The electric air taxi industry is transitioning from development to competitive commercialization, with companies like Archer and Vertical engaged in patent disputes while seeking regulatory approval and investment.
#electric-air-taxis
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Joby air taxi makes Bay Area flight in FAA commercial approval push

Joby Aviation demonstrated its electric air taxi technology over San Francisco and received FAA approval to begin operations in multiple states within three months.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Joby air taxi makes Bay Area flight in FAA commercial approval push

Joby Aviation demonstrated its electric air taxi technology over San Francisco and received FAA approval to begin operations in multiple states within three months.
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.
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.
#evtol
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties | TechCrunch

Archer Aviation countersued Joby Aviation, alleging Joby fraudulently misrepresented itself as American-made while sourcing critical aircraft components from Chinese suppliers and mislabeling them as consumer goods to evade tariffs.
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.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Joby Aviation Burns $500 Million a Year and Tonight One Number Decides Its Fate

Joby Aviation's survival depends entirely on cash runway, with approximately two years of funding remaining at current $475 million annual burn rate before requiring commercial revenue generation.
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.
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