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Google's Stock Falls Over 7% On Monday As Firm Faces Pressure, High-Profile Departures
The fall comes as Google DeepMind and A24 announced “a first-of-its-kind partnership” focused on research.
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Self-Driving Google Cars Wake Up London Residents In Middle Of Night
Residents of a historic London street are protesting against Google's self-driving car unit, Waymo, after its vehicles repeatedly got stuck in a dead-end road.
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Waymo Reveals Its Driverless Cars Are "Guided" By Remote Workers In Philippines: "Phone-A-Friend"
These remote drivers are based in the US and abroad, including the Philippines, and provide guidance to help the vehicles navigate complex scenarios.
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Are Driverless Taxis Really The Future? Waymo's San Francisco Outage Raises Doubts
A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods.
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US Cops Pull Over A Car For Wrong U-Turn, Then A Plot Twist
The police said that the two officers stopped the car when they observed it making an illegal U-turn at a traffic signal.
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Watch: Family's Thrilling Ride In Driverless Car Leaves Internet Mesmerised
The video showcases the family's excitement and curiosity as they experience the smooth ride. Check it out below!
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"What An Experience": Indian Woman's Driverless Car Ride With Parents In US
An Indian woman living in San Francisco has introduced her parents to an autonomous car. Apurva Bendre, a dancer, shared a video showing her parents seated in the back of the driverless vehicle, smiling as they enjoyed the ride.
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Alphabet's Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Vehicles After Barrier Collisions
Alphabet's selfdriving unit, Waymo, is recalling 1,212 vehicles after some cars collided with roadway barriers due to a fault in how the vehicle detected or responded to the objects.
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"Feels Like A Movie": US Man Trapped In Looping Self-Driving Car
A Monday morning car ride turned chaotic for a Los Angeles tech entrepreneur when his self-driving taxi malfunctioned, trapping him for several minutes and nearly causing him to miss a flight.
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Waymo, Driverless Taxi Start-Up From Google's Parent Firm, Raises $5.6 Billion
Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, said on Friday it had closed a $5.6 billion funding round led by the Google parent, as it looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service.
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Alphabet's Waymo, Uber Freight In Deal For Future Self-Driving Trucks
Waymo Via, the self-driving trucking unit of Alphabet Inc, and Uber Technology Inc's Freight business said they signed a long-term strategic partnership that would allow future customers to deploy autonomous trucks more efficiently.
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Tesla Reports Highest Automated Tech Vehicle Crashes in the US, Reveals NHTRA Report
Tesla, in its disclosure to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has reported 273 vehicle crashes involving advanced driving assistance systems like Autopilot since July 2021. The US regulator mandated all automakers and tech companies in June 2021 to immediately report all crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems.
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Uber, Google’s Waymo Collaborate to Introduce Driverless Trucks Across the US
Uber and Google's autonomous vehicle unit Waymo are joining forces to get driverless trucks hauling cargo on roads across the United States. Carriers that buy trucks equipped with Waymo systems will be able to opt in to having the vehicles deployed as "autonomous assets" on the Uber Freight network, the companies said.
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Tech Alliances Firm Up In The Self-Driving Car Wars
Three chip firms - Intel Corp's Mobileye, Qualcomm Inc and Nvidia Corp - have emerged from a raft of announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as the leaders in locking down the brains of self-driving cars for the next decade.
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Waymo Offers Driverless Rides To San Francisco Employees, Expands In Phoenix
Alphabet Inc unit Waymo said it has started offering driverless rides to employees in San Francisco.
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Google's Stock Falls Over 7% On Monday As Firm Faces Pressure, High-Profile Departures
The fall comes as Google DeepMind and A24 announced “a first-of-its-kind partnership” focused on research.
-
Self-Driving Google Cars Wake Up London Residents In Middle Of Night
Residents of a historic London street are protesting against Google's self-driving car unit, Waymo, after its vehicles repeatedly got stuck in a dead-end road.
-
Waymo Reveals Its Driverless Cars Are "Guided" By Remote Workers In Philippines: "Phone-A-Friend"
These remote drivers are based in the US and abroad, including the Philippines, and provide guidance to help the vehicles navigate complex scenarios.
-
Are Driverless Taxis Really The Future? Waymo's San Francisco Outage Raises Doubts
A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods.
-
US Cops Pull Over A Car For Wrong U-Turn, Then A Plot Twist
The police said that the two officers stopped the car when they observed it making an illegal U-turn at a traffic signal.
-
Watch: Family's Thrilling Ride In Driverless Car Leaves Internet Mesmerised
The video showcases the family's excitement and curiosity as they experience the smooth ride. Check it out below!
-
"What An Experience": Indian Woman's Driverless Car Ride With Parents In US
An Indian woman living in San Francisco has introduced her parents to an autonomous car. Apurva Bendre, a dancer, shared a video showing her parents seated in the back of the driverless vehicle, smiling as they enjoyed the ride.
-
Alphabet's Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Vehicles After Barrier Collisions
Alphabet's selfdriving unit, Waymo, is recalling 1,212 vehicles after some cars collided with roadway barriers due to a fault in how the vehicle detected or responded to the objects.
-
"Feels Like A Movie": US Man Trapped In Looping Self-Driving Car
A Monday morning car ride turned chaotic for a Los Angeles tech entrepreneur when his self-driving taxi malfunctioned, trapping him for several minutes and nearly causing him to miss a flight.
-
Waymo, Driverless Taxi Start-Up From Google's Parent Firm, Raises $5.6 Billion
Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, said on Friday it had closed a $5.6 billion funding round led by the Google parent, as it looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service.
-
Alphabet's Waymo, Uber Freight In Deal For Future Self-Driving Trucks
Waymo Via, the self-driving trucking unit of Alphabet Inc, and Uber Technology Inc's Freight business said they signed a long-term strategic partnership that would allow future customers to deploy autonomous trucks more efficiently.
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Tesla Reports Highest Automated Tech Vehicle Crashes in the US, Reveals NHTRA Report
Tesla, in its disclosure to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has reported 273 vehicle crashes involving advanced driving assistance systems like Autopilot since July 2021. The US regulator mandated all automakers and tech companies in June 2021 to immediately report all crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems.
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Uber, Google’s Waymo Collaborate to Introduce Driverless Trucks Across the US
Uber and Google's autonomous vehicle unit Waymo are joining forces to get driverless trucks hauling cargo on roads across the United States. Carriers that buy trucks equipped with Waymo systems will be able to opt in to having the vehicles deployed as "autonomous assets" on the Uber Freight network, the companies said.
-
Tech Alliances Firm Up In The Self-Driving Car Wars
Three chip firms - Intel Corp's Mobileye, Qualcomm Inc and Nvidia Corp - have emerged from a raft of announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as the leaders in locking down the brains of self-driving cars for the next decade.
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Waymo Offers Driverless Rides To San Francisco Employees, Expands In Phoenix
Alphabet Inc unit Waymo said it has started offering driverless rides to employees in San Francisco.
