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Waymo expands robotaxi operations to Austin

Ryan Daws — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:36:52 +0000

Waymo – the self-driving technology firm under Google-owner Alphabet – is set to launch its Waymo One service in Austin, marking the latest expansion of its robotaxi operations. Following successful ventures in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, Waymo’s move into the Texas capital underscores its ambition to establish itself as a leader in autonomous... Read more »

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Self-driving shuttle arrives in Sunderland

Ryan Daws — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:40:34 +0000

The debut of the self-driving Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) aims to revolutionise urban mobility in the city. SAMS, which arrived in Sunderland recently, promises to redefine how residents and visitors navigate the city streets. This autonomous shuttle, set to hit the roads this spring, represents a milestone in Sunderland’s journey towards embracing self-driving technology.... Read more »

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HARMAN looks to ‘democratise automotive connectivity’ with new telematics unit

James Bourne — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:33:31 +0000

MWC HARMAN, the Samsung-owned connected vehicle software provider, has announced the launch of a new telematics control unit (TCU) which leverages Qualcomm connected car technology to ‘democratise the automotive connectivity landscape.’ The HARMAN Ready Connect 5G TCU, which is being showcased this week at MWC 2024, is based on the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen... Read more »

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San Francisco mob sets fire to Waymo vehicle

Ryan Daws — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:11:36 +0000

An angry mob destroyed a Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco on Monday night. The incident occurred around 9pm local time when a group of approximately 20 individuals surrounded the stationary Waymo vehicle. While footage of the event has surfaced online, it remains unclear what prompted the mob to destroy the vehicle. Speculation has arisen... Read more »

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Cruise is being investigated after robotaxi dragged pedestrian

Ryan Daws — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:01:32 +0000

General Motors’ driverless Cruise division is facing investigations by both the Department of Justice (DoJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following an October 2023 incident in which a jaywalking pedestrian was struck by an autonomous Cruise vehicle and then dragged 20 feet, exacerbating her injuries. The probes come as Cruise itself released findings yesterday... Read more »

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Samsung wants to connect smart homes with vehicles

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:39:25 +0000

Samsung is collaborating with Hyundai to expand its SmartThings platform to support connected vehicles. The goal is to develop solutions that fully integrate the smart home and connected vehicles for future lifestyles. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 3 January to work together over the next few years. The partnership will... Read more »

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Huawei forecasts growth in digital energy and smart car solutions

Ryan Daws — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:28:21 +0000

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is targeting growth in 2024 for its newer business areas including digital energy and smart vehicle solutions, according to rotating chairman Hu Houkun. In an end-of-year memo, Hu said the company expects to surpass 700 billion yuan ($103 billion) in sales for 2023. While its core ICT infrastructure business “will remain... Read more »

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TomTom and Microsoft unveil generative AI for connected vehicles

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:22:57 +0000

TomTom has joined forces with Microsoft to bring generative AI to the automotive industry. This collaboration has resulted in the development of a fully-integrated AI-powered conversational assistant that enhances voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and vehicle command systems. The AI-powered assistant – a product of TomTom’s expertise combined with Microsoft’s advancements in AI –... Read more »

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Virgin Media develops 5G drone for search and rescue missions

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:28:15 +0000

Virgin Media O2 has developed a 5G-connected drone that’s designed to bolster communication for search and rescue teams. The Warwickshire Search and Rescue team is the first to trial the 5G drone. In vast and remote terrains, establishing reliable communication proves to be a challenge for rescue teams—hindering their ability to execute time-critical missions effectively.... Read more »

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Key figures depart Cruise amid robotaxi incidents

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:57:13 +0000

Daniel Kan, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Cruise – the autonomous car firm backed by General Motors – has resigned. This development closely follows the departure of Cruise’s CEO and fellow co-founder, Kyle Vogt, who made his resignation announcement just a day prior. The departure of both key figures comes in the wake of... Read more »

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