Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi service in four major cities
Waymo has suspended freeway robotaxi service in four major cities to improve performance in construction zones, though it expects to resume these routes soon.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Waymo has suspended freeway robotaxi service in four major cities to improve performance in construction zones, though it expects to resume these routes soon.
Stellantis has tapped UK-based startup Wayve to integrate its end-to-end neural network self-driving software into vehicles, with a hands-free driving launch planned for 2028.
Sortera is doubling its aluminum processing capacity as recycling startups leverage AI to recover more of the critical mineral amid a 20% price increase.
Flipper Devices has unveiled Flipper One, a Linux-powered networking gadget currently in the concept stage that is likely to cost less than $350.
Nvidia reported $81.6 billion in quarterly revenue and forecasts $91 billion next quarter, as CEO Jensen Huang claims its new Vera CPU targets a $200 billion market.
Nvidia reported $81.6 billion in quarterly revenue and authorized $80 billion in share repurchases, while its portfolio of private company stakes nearly doubled to $43 billion.
Trump Mobile is reportedly leaking customer data, including mailing and email addresses, according to researchers who were unable to contact the company to resolve the issue.
Google is re-entering the smart glasses market, partnering with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung to launch new AI-powered audio glasses later this year.
Light Phone is partnering with Noble Mobile to offer immediate access to the Light Phone III, requiring a two-year contract with data-usage incentives.
German startup Deep Care has launched its Isa desk device for consumers, offering posture and wellness tracking without a camera or internet connection for €299.
Amazon will end technical support for older Kindle models on May 20, prompting some users to jailbreak their devices to maintain functionality despite potential legal and technical risks.
Tesla Robotaxis have crashed at least twice while under remote teleoperator control since July 2025, according to newly unredacted data submitted to US regulators.
The open-source Clawdmeter device allows developers to track their Claude Code usage statistics on a dedicated hardware display, tapping into the growing 'tokenmaxxing' trend.
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raised $400 million, pushing its total funding to more than $1 billion and valuing the industrial robotics company at more than $3 billion.
Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack that may have affected North American factories, while the Nitrogen ransomware group claims to have stolen over 11 million files.
Google unveiled Googlebook, a new line of AI-native laptops set to launch this fall, marking a strategic transition from ChromeOS to an Android-based operating system.
Waymo has issued a software update for nearly 4,000 robotaxis to address safety concerns after vehicles were slowing, but not stopping, when encountering flooded roads in the U.S.
Fujifilm has launched the $175 Instax Wide 400, an instant camera designed for larger, wider-format prints without the complexity of manual exposure controls.
Google unveiled the $100 Fitbit Air, a screenless, lightweight wearable designed for 24/7 health tracking, alongside a rebranded Google Health app.
SpaceX is considering a semiconductor factory project dubbed 'Terafab,' with total costs that may reach up to $119 billion to secure chips for its AI and robotics initiatives.