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Will Tesla's camera-only autonomy prove its mettle?
Life, James Hein, Published on 02/07/2025
» I'm still not convinced that Tesla's camera-only approach will work well in all situations. According to a quick AI search, Elon doesn't like Lidar based on "cost, complexity, and philosophical disagreement with its necessity". Other manufacturers seem to have no problem with the first two of these and I challenge his last reason. I would have thought that a combination of available technologies would give you the safest options for all circumstances.
Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» NEW YORK - Tesla began offering robotaxi services on Sunday in the US city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers believe could lead to the company's next growth wave.
Why 'Self-Driving' Vehicles Will Still Need a Human Minder
Business, Published on 09/11/2022
» The delivery drivers of the future may not leave a package at your door. Instead, they'll be sitting several miles or even time zones away in a control room overseeing a fleet of delivery robots or drones.
Sweden's Einride to Test Autonomous Trucks on U.S. Roads
Business, Published on 25/06/2022
» Swedish autonomous-truck startup Einride AB will test its self-driving freight vehicles on public roads in the U.S. in an operation with GE Appliances after getting approval from federal regulators.
Driverless car stopped in San Francisco puzzles cops
AFP, Published on 13/04/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco police faced an unprecedented problem recently when an officer stopped a car that was driving at night with no headlights on, only to discover there was no one inside.
In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads
AFP, Published on 21/01/2022
» HOUSTON: A giant 18-wheel transport truck is barreling down a multi-lane Texas highway, and there is no one behind the wheel.
Google, Lenovo join Consumer Electronics Show exodus
AFP, Published on 24/12/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Google, Lenovo and other big name tech firms on Thursday cancelled plans to attend next month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, joining an exodus fueled by fear of Covid-19.
Jeep Maker Stellantis Bets on Software to Boost Revenue
Business, Published on 09/12/2021
» Stellantis NV chief executive Carlos Tavares is looking to give the global auto manufacturer a major tech upgrade.
Embattled Facebook changes parent company name to 'Meta'
AFP, Published on 29/10/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the parent company's name is being changed to "Meta" to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.
Big Tech booms even as lockdown living wanes
AFP, Published on 30/07/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Big Tech goliaths like Facebook and Amazon unveiled whopping profits this week, showing their dominance in lockdown lifestyles is on course to grow well beyond the pandemic.