Waymo said one of its robotaxis struck a child, who sustained minor injuries. The incident took place in Santa Monica, California, on January 23. The company reported it to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has opened an investigation. The agency said the incident occurred close to a school within regular drop-off hours, … Read more
Raines’ family said they were ‘in shock’ over her death when she was found ‘unresponsive.’ Here is what we know so far. Raines’ family said they were ‘in shock’ over her death when she was found ‘unresponsive.’ Here is what we know so far.
‘Bridgerton’ fans were curious why Sophie is referred to as a ‘ward’ of Lord Penwood during part 1 of season 4. ‘Bridgerton’ fans were curious why Sophie is referred to as a ‘ward’ of Lord Penwood during part 1 of season 4.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) have been household technology for a while now, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty around them. This is partly due to the fact that they can conceal online activity that local or national governments deem illegal — up to and including, say, circumventing ID checks for age verification. Consumers aren’t … Read more
Brandon Sanderson, a popular author of high-fantasy and science fiction books, has signed a deal with Apple TV to adapt his works set in the Cosmere fictional universe into films and TV shows. Sanderson said last year at Celsius 232, Spain’s annual sci-fi and fantasy convention, that his ultimate dream project is a “really good … Read more
It’s the year 2026 and the hottest game in my living room is Fruit Ninja. No, I’m not in the midst of an ill-advised retro mobile gaming kick. Instead, my family and I have been jumping around and slicing flying fruit in our living room using the Nex Playground. It’s a tiny gaming system built … Read more
Google has agreed to a preliminary $135 million settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by Android users who accused it of harvesting their data without consent. The suit alleged that since November 12, 2017, Google has been illegally collecting cellular data from phones purchased through carriers, even when apps were closed or location features … Read more
DJI just revealed the RS 5 camera gimbal, a new entry in its long-standing Ronan Series. The RS 5 is lightweight, at around three pounds, with a maximum payload of nearly seven pounds. This gimbal offers what DJI calls “enhanced intelligent subject tracking.” The tracking was already impressive with some of the company’s older offerings, … Read more
Tesla will “basically stop the production” of its Model S and X electric vehicles next quarter, CEO Elon Musk has announced at the automaker’s earnings call for the 2025 fiscal year. “It’s time to bring the Model S and X program to a end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future … Read more
Apple picked up an intriguing new member for its design team today in Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the iPhone camera app Halide. He announced the move today on Threads, adding, “So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products.” The Halide app has caught our eye at … Read more