The US government’s robot ban also includes vacuums
Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.
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Waymos are starting to run on freeways again
Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.
Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures
Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed a bill that would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators.
eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019
Ina and David Steiner inspired the ire of high-level eBay executives after occasionally criticizing the company in their newsletter. In 2019, a plot was concocted to intimidate the couple into halting their negative coverage.
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.
HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new ‘Shorts’ feed
HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewers to find something to watch and as audiences become accustomed to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors
The investment comes after speculation that Saudi Arabia may take Lucid Motors private -- which the EV maker has denied.
What’s the difference between USB 3.0 & 2.0 and which should you use?
The ports look the same, but one is much faster than the other.
OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach has reignited the debate over alignment and control
OpenAI's Hugging Face breach has reignited debate over AI alignment and control, exposing competing views on whether increasingly capable AI should be better aligned, better contained, or both.
Amazon wants to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service
Amazon's Leo subsidiary has launched more than 390 satellites so far and plans to launch thousands more.