China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco
Waymo said someone threw a firework inside, which set the vehicle on fire. According to Waymo said someone threw a firework inside the self-driving car, which set the vehicle on fire.
Mon Feb 12 2024
We were told we'd be riding in self-driving cars by now. What happened to the promised revolution?
Proponents woefully underestimated the technological challenges and as it turns out, developing a truly driverless vehicle is hard.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Ke Huy Quan wins best supporting actor for 'Everything, Everywhere'
Quan's portrayal of Waymond Wang was his first major role since the '90s.
Mon Mar 13 2023
In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads
The futuristic idea may seem surreal but Texas has become the epicentre of a rapidly developing self-driving vehicle industry.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Will Tesla share its self-driving system with other manufacturers?
Newcomers to the market could very well turn to Tesla and their technology, which now has a significant track record.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - Sources
Central to Apple's strategy is a new battery design that could "radically" reduce the cost of batteries and increase the vehicle's range.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Uber says its self-driving technology differs from Waymo's
Uber Technologies Inc said its self-driving sensor technology was "fundamentally different" from Waymo's.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Ford's dozing engineers side with Google in full autonomy push
Company researchers have tried to roust the engineers with bells, buzzers, warning lights, vibrating seats and shaking steering wheels.
Sat Feb 18 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024