Texas Takes the Lead in Driverless Truck Technology
Texas is setting the stage to possibly become the first hotspot for mainstream driverless trucks, thanks to initiatives by companies like Waabi and Aurora Innovation.
Oracle Unveils AI Integration for Corporate Software Suite, Ramping Up Competition with Microsoft
Oracle announced on Thursday its plans to integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) features into its corporate software suite, heightening competition with rivals like Microsoft in selling AI technology to businesses.
Apple's $10 Billion 'Project Titan' Automotive Dream Derailed
Apple has called it quits on its ambitious Apple car project, known internally as 'Project Titan', reallocating its 2000-strong workforce.
United Airlines Introduces Touchless ID for TSA PreCheck Members
United Airlines now offers Touchless ID technology for TSA PreCheck members at Chicago's O'Hare and Los Angeles international airports, simplifying the security process.
Apple Hits Pause on Electric Car Project
Apple has decided to pump the brakes on its electric car project, a move that could positively impact its stock performance, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Cruise Robotaxi Testing Set to Resume in Texas Cities
General Motors Co.'s autonomous driving unit, Cruise, is gearing up to restart robotaxi testing in the next few weeks, eyeing potential locations like Houston and Dallas.
Recogni Raises $102M for AI Chip Technology in Autonomous Vehicles
Recogni Inc., an AI startup specializing in technology for self-driving cars, recently secured $102 million in funding.
AI and Autonomous Watercraft Are Transforming Supply Delivery for Soldiers
Soon, soldiers could rely on advanced technology like artificial intelligence to predict when and how to deliver supplies to troops spread across vast areas.
Cruise Autonomous Vehicle Unit Faces Scathing Report on Culture and Leadership Issues
A third-party investigation into General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has revealed a web of culture issues, ineptitude, and leadership problems, which have been central to the company's regulatory troubles since October.
FTC Probes Big Tech's Cloud Investments in AI Startups Amid Competitive Concerns
The FTC is investigating Big Tech's investments in cloud services for smaller AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
FedEx Unveils Innovative Data-Driven Commerce Platform
FedEx is set to launch a new "data-driven commerce platform" called fdx in the fall, offering comprehensive e-commerce solutions for online merchants.
Walmart's Major Drone Delivery Expansion
Walmart has unveiled its largest drone delivery expansion plan, covering 1.8 million households in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
GM Sues San Francisco for Overcharging Taxes
General Motors is suing San Francisco, alleging that the city improperly overcharged the company by more than $100 million in taxes over seven years, based on calculations that included its self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise.
Apple Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset to Launch Ahead of Schedule in 2024
Apple is gearing up to mass ship its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in the first week of January, with plans to launch it in Apple Stores in late January or early February, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Cruise Sheds 900 Jobs and Refocuses Strategy Amid Challenges, While Waymo Expands
Cruise, the robotaxi company, has announced the layoff of 900 employees following the firing of nine executives amid the fallout from an October incident involving a pedestrian.
GM Fires Nine Executives at Cruise Following Pedestrian Accident
General Motors (GM) has fired nine executives at its autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise, following a pedestrian accident in San Francisco.
Sam Altman's Leadership Style Under Scrutiny After Manipulative Tactics and Board Clash at OpenAI
In the aftermath of Sam Altman's brief ousting from OpenAI, new insights into his leadership style have emerged.
France, Germany, and Italy Challenge EU's Draft AI Legislation, Threatening Regulatory Deadlock
France, Germany, and Italy have opposed the EU's draft AI legislation, particularly regulations concerning "foundation models" that underpin large AI language models.
ESA Launches Competition to Develop Commercial Robotic Cargo Capsule for Space Missions
The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching a competition to develop a robotic cargo capsule for missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
Flurry of GROK Tokens Surge and Dive in Crypto Speculation Frenzy
Over the weekend, nearly 400 different GROK tokens were released by anonymous developers, inspired by Grok, an AI chatbot service by social application X.