Tag: Waymo
Waymo recalls self-driving cars after robotaxi swept into creek, Google announces free Android upgrades
Waymo is recalling thousands of its self-driving cars in the US over a software issue that could allow vehicles to drive into flooded roads. According to a letter posted on the […]
Vibe coding tool is major cyber risk, Anthropic raises $30bn in latest funding round
The BBC has been shown a significant – and unfixed – cyber-security risk in a popular AI coding platform. Orchids is a so-called “vibe-coding” tool, meaning people without technical skills […]
Waymo robotaxis set for September UK launch, ‘Magical’ Neuralink brain chip
Waymo, the US driverless car firm, said it hopes to be operating a robotaxi service in London as soon as September this year. The UK government has said it plans […]
Uber and Lyft to trial Chinese ‘Robotaxis’ on UK roads from 2026
Chinese robotaxis are coming to London. Uber and Lyft have announced partnerships with Baidu to trial autonomous vehicles in the UK starting in 2026. The companies are currently seeking regulatory […]
Self-driving taxis on London roads from 2026, Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars
Self-driving taxis could be on the streets of London from next year, according to autonomous taxi firm Waymo. The taxis have become a regular feature on San Francisco’s roads and […]
Man prevented from flying after smart ring stuck on finger, Police stumped as driverless car breaks law
A passenger was prevented from boarding a plane to Britain after a faulty battery on his Samsung smart ring expanded, leaving him unable to remove it from his finger. Daniel Rotar, […]
iPhone 17 dummy phones leaked, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles rack up £50,000 in fines
Here’s your first look at the iPhone 17 dummies, Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/WnOjD71Iba — Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) March 16, 2025 The pace is starting to pick up when it comes to iPhone […]
Robotaxis on the Rise: Are Driverless Cars the Future of Public Transport?
Robotaxis, self-driving vehicles offering public transportation services, are gaining traction in major cities worldwide. According to a new report by IDTechEx, Autonomous Vehicles Market 2025-2045: Robotaxis, Autonomous Cars, Sensors, robotaxi […]
California blocks driverless Waymo expansion, Motorola launches £90 smartphone
California has blocked a Google-backed driverless car company from expanding to more cities after a series of accidents. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has suspended a request by Waymo, […]
Autonomous vehicles to drive automotive sensor growth, IDTechEx finds
IDTechEx’s new report “Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044” shows that autonomous cars are slowly, but very surely, becoming a part of everyday life. Although they have been hyped and […]
