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Dec 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo's Driverless Car Takes an Unplanned Tour Through a Police Scene

A Waymo driverless car found itself in the middle of a police standoff in Los Angeles. This wasn't part of the plan. The car, owned by Alphabet's Waymo, rolled up to a scene where police were arresting a suspect. A video of the event quickly went viral, showing the car driving close to the suspect a

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

GM's New Visionary: Sterling Anderson and the Tech Revolution

Sterling Anderson, GM's new executive vice president and chief product officer, is shaking things up. He sees GM as a blank canvas, ready for innovation. Since joining in June, Anderson has been busy. He oversees everything from car design to the software that powers them. His goal? To speed up inno

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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Underwater Tracking: A New Way to Follow Moving Targets

Tracking things underwater is tough. The water is full of stuff that makes it hard to see clearly. Sonar videos, which are used to see underwater, have problems like similar-looking backgrounds and changing visuals. This makes it difficult for regular tracking models to work well. A new model calle

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Volvo Drops LiDAR Partner: What's Next for Self-Driving Cars?

Volvo recently decided to cut ties with Luminar Technologies, a company that makes LiDAR sensors for self-driving cars. This move comes after Luminar struggled to meet Volvo's expectations and supply chain issues. Volvo's 2026 models, like the ES90 and EX90, won't have LiDAR technology. This decisio

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Nov 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Moves in Tech: AI Investments and Self-Driving Cars

In the world of tech, big things are happening. Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up to put a huge $15 billion into a company called Anthropic. This company made a chatbot named Claude. Microsoft is putting in $5 billion of that. This is a big deal because it makes Anthropic a strong rival to another

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Nov 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ride of the Future: Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Hit Miami Streets

Waymo, a pioneer in self-driving technology, has started offering fully autonomous rides in Miami. This marks a significant step in the company's journey, as it plans to bring this service to more U. S. cities soon. The company, which began as part of Google's self-driving project, now operates over

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Nov 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo's Bold Move: Can Self-Driving Cars Handle Winter Weather?

Waymo, a leader in self-driving technology, is expanding its services to new cities, including Detroit and Denver, known for their harsh winters. This expansion is a significant step, as these cities present unique challenges with icy roads and reduced visibility. Waymo's current fleet includes all-

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Nov 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Detroit Welcomes Waymo's Snow-Savvy Self-Driving Cars

Waymo, the self-driving tech company, is bringing its cars to Detroit. This makes Detroit the first city in the Midwest to have Waymo's self-driving cars. Waymo has been working in Michigan since 2016, but this is the first time they will offer rides to the public. Waymo's cars are designed to hand

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Nov 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Self-Driving Cars: Insights from Top Executives

The excitement around artificial intelligence has sparked a renewed interest in self-driving technology. Three CEOs at the forefront of this innovation—Don Burnette from Kodiak, Dave Ferguson from Nuro, and Raquel Urtasun from Waabi—share their insights. Kodiak, led by Burnette, is already using ei

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Nov 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Cybercab: A Steering Wheel Surprise?

A recent photo has sparked curiosity about Tesla's Cybercab. The image, shared by influencer Sawyer Merritt on X, shows a Cybercab being tested on public roads. The passenger's hand seems to be gripping something that looks like a steering wheel. This is interesting because Tesla has been talking ab

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