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5d ago

Waymo granted first permit to begin testing autonomous vehicles in New York City

Waymo will start testing eight vehicles in Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn through late September with the potential to extend the program.
A Waymo vehicle in Boston
A Waymo vehicle in Boston
6d ago

Tech & Media

Tech & Media

House Democrats demand documents related to Skydance-Paramount merger

Top Democrats raised concerns that Paramount paid an "illegal bribe" to the president ahead of the company's blockbuster merger.
Paramount Pictures studio lot at 5555 Melrose Ave.
Paramount Pictures studio lot at 5555 Melrose Ave.

How a ship that glides like a pelican could change travel and defense

Twelve quietly buzzing propellers line the 65-foot wingspan of Paladin, a sleek ship with an airplane's nose.
The REGENT Viceroy Seaglider, a winged passenger ferry, glides over the surface of Narragansett Bay
The REGENT Viceroy Seaglider, a winged passenger ferry, glides over the surface of Narragansett Bay

These little robots are changing the way solar farms are built, saving time and money

CivDot is a four-wheeled robot that can mark up to 3,000 layout points per day and is accurate within 8 millimeters.
A view of solar panels outside
A view of solar panels outside

Scrolling instead of working? YouTuber Hank Green's new app wants to help

The app, called Focus Friend, features a smiling cartoon bean that encourages users to boost their productivity.
Focus Friend, created by Hank Green and Honey B Games
Focus Friend, created by Hank Green and Honey B Games
7d ago

Hertz to sell used vehicles online through Amazon Autos partnership

The partnership gives Hertz, known for its car rentals, more visibility and a potential profit boost for its auto sales business.
A Hertz rental location in New York
A Hertz rental location in New York
7d ago

Why TikTok accounts are using AI-versions of real Latino journalists

The platform shut down 88 accounts after a review found they published misinformation fronted by AI avatars of Spanish-language journalists.
7d ago

Europe

Europe

France probes death of man on live video stream after violence and humiliations

prosecutors ordered an autopsy and opened an investigation into the death of the 46-year-old man during a live video on the Kick streaming platform.
Kick logo
Kick logo
8d ago

Misinformation

Misinformation

Doctors say medical misinformation is getting worse

A new survey offers a rare look into how often the profession encounters pseudoscience in their everyday practice.
A doctor talks with a patient.
A doctor talks with a patient.

Apple just landed a key win for the global encryption fight

The iPhone maker won’t be alone to rejoice in the outcome.
A display of iPhone 16 smartphones in a store in London
A display of iPhone 16 smartphones in a store in London
9d ago

With its popularity near all-time lows, the DNC looks to upgrade its outreach

It's the first time in nearly 20 years that the Democratic National Committee has refreshed its organizing tools.
Social media influencers will cell phones at the DNC
Social media influencers will cell phones at the DNC

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