There are thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth, and an increasing number of them are able to capture all types of images in near real…
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Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way |
4:00 PM PST · January 7, 2026 Ford is developing an AI assistant that will debut in the company’s smartphone app, before expanding to its…
MayimFlow wants to stop data center leaks before they happen |
The mania around data centers has a lot of companies looking to become “picks and shovels” providers, by building profitable businesses that are ancillary to…
Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns |
Naware founder Mark Boysen first tried killing weeds with drones and a 200-watt laser. He’d been noodling on ideas for a startup with some friends,…
Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout |
8:55 AM PST · December 24, 2025 Waymo is shipping a software update to help its robotaxis navigate disabled traffic lights during power outages “more…
CEO of SpaceX rival United Launch Alliance resigns |
10:35 AM PST · December 22, 2025 The CEO of SpaceX rival United Launch Alliance, Tory Bruno, has resigned after 12 years on the job…
Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo |
Uber and Lyft will start testing Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in London in 2026, joining Waymo and local startup Wayve as companies that will have…
Rivian rolls out new 'Universal Hands-Free' driving feature |
7:57 AM PST · December 18, 2025 Rivian’s new second-generation R1 EVs are receiving an update today that brings the new “Universal Hands-Free” driving software,…
Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm |
12:05 PM PST · December 16, 2025 Slate Auto, the electric truck startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has now collected more than 150,000 refundable reservations…
Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy |
Lidar company Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of layoffs, executive departures, and a legal fight with its largest customer, Volvo.…