Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, allowing passengers to experience rides in self-driving Model Y vehicles. Initially, 10 cars are in operation, each one with a human safety monitor who sits in the front passenger seat. Riders can use the new Robotaxi App to summon a vehicle for trips within a designated area from 6 a.m. to midnight. The service, which is currently invitation-only, goes up against similar ones from Waymo, Zoox, and others, and is part of a broader race to scale autonomous ridesharing into a mass-market service ... |
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Apple is considering acquiring Perplexity, the San Francisco-based startup behind the popular AI-powered search engine and chatbot, according to a recent Bloomberg report. Discussions are reportedly in the early stages . If it happens, the acquisition would surely be a boost for Apple's AI capabilities — particularly for Siri and possibly an AI-based search engine — as the tech giant faces pressure to innovate in AI. Perplexity is valued at around $14 billion, significantly more than Apple's previous largest deal ... |
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Meta has partnered with Oakley to launch the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, designed with athletes in mind. The smart specs feature a 12MP camera capable of 3K video recording, an eight-hour battery life, and a charging case for an additional 40 hours of power. They also include Meta AI voice assistance for hands-free operation and are equipped with open-ear speakers. Priced at $399, they’ll be available in 15 countries this summer ... |
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