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The small town startups driving innovation, backed by STPI Government IT promotion agency Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), originally started to boost India's private software industry, is now taking on a new challenge - democratising tech innovation and entrepreneurship in tier-2 and tier-3 citie...
24 Nov, 2024, 04.15 PM ISTAI revolution drives surge in gold demand for smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and data centres: report Gold demand in the electronics sector peaked in 2010 at 328 tons but gradually declined to 249 tons by 2023. Recent quarters, however, have shown a modest recovery, driven in part by the expansion of AI-enabled devices.
23 Nov, 2024, 08.49 PM ISTUber said to be in talks to invest in US IPO of China¡¯s Pony AI Uber has tied up with several other automated driving tech firms recently, including robotaxi operator Waymo and an undisclosed investment in Wayve Technologies Ltd. It also has a robotaxi service agreement in Abu Dhabi with China’s WeRide Inc., whi...
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Trump to push self-driving vehicles in boost to Tesla President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is prioritizing a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles. This move would benefit Tesla CEO Elon Musk, as Tesla heavily invests in self-driving technology. While the Transportation Department...
18 Nov, 2024, 11.21 PM ISTTower Semiconductor forecasts upbeat Q4 revenue; unveils $350 million investment plan The Israeli chipmaker's increased estimate is due to a revival in demand for chips. The company's U.S.-listed shares were up by 7.5% in premarket trading. This investment will expand its capacity for silicon photonics and silicon germanium.
13 Nov, 2024, 07.38 PM ISTMitsubishi Corp, Nissan to establish JV on autonomous driving, EV batteries, Yomiuri says Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation and Nissan Motor Co. have decided to create a joint venture, according to the Yomiuri newspaper. This new company will focus on providing services related to autonomous driving and using electric vehicle batteries as s...
04 Nov, 2024, 07.30 AM ISTAlphabet's Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding to expand autonomous ride-hailing service The investment round also saw participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price, Waymo said. "With this latest investment, we will continue to welcome more riders...
26 Oct, 2024, 01.27 PM ISTTesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain Elon Musk stated that Tesla plans to launch driverless ride-hailing services in California and Texas next year. The initiative faces regulatory hurdles, especially in California, where securing permits for fully autonomous rides is difficult. Tesla'...
24 Oct, 2024, 10.25 PM ISTTesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to introduce driverless, paid ride-hailing services in California and Texas by next year, despite facing potential regulatory and technical challenges. Tesla forecasts a rise in vehicle sales, although it needs regulatory a...
24 Oct, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTTesla surprises with sales forecast and cost efficiency, shares jump Tesla CEO Elon Musk expects vehicle sales to grow 20% to 30% next year, reassuring investors about the company's profitability in selling electric vehicles. Musk also mentioned plans to roll out driverless vehicles offering paid rides next year in C...
24 Oct, 2024, 07.28 AM ISTBits & Bytes: Tesla unveils robotaxi, pledges it ¡®before 2027¡¯ Tesla's self-driving robotaxi will be fully electric and cost under $30,000. Musk also revealed humanoid robots called 'Optimus' that could perform menial tasks and offer companionship. Meanwhile, the lawsuits allege that TikTok's addictive design f...
13 Oct, 2024, 06.02 AM ISTTesla's robotaxi event was long on Musk promises. Investors wanted more details. Elon Musk said the company would start building the fully autonomous Cybercab by 2026 at a price of less than $30,000, and showed off a robovan capable of transporting 20 people around town - which he said would reshape cities by "turning parking lo...
12 Oct, 2024, 01.04 PM ISTElon Musk unveils Tesla's 'Cybercab,' plans to bring autonomous driving tech to other models in 2025 Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the new robotaxi called Cybercab, an AI-powered vehicle without steering wheels or pedals. Musk projected availability by 2026, despite concerns over the reliability of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology. Competitors l...
11 Oct, 2024, 05.10 PM ISTElon Musk's Tesla unveils Robotaxi at AI event "We, Robot"; Check price, specifications, and AI features Tesla Cybercab: Tesla's highly anticipated "We, Robot" event took center stage as Elon Musk unveiled the long-promised robotaxi, highlighting the company's vision for autonomous vehicles. The robotaxi, part of Musk's broader AI robotics strategy, pr...
11 Oct, 2024, 05.06 PM ISTWill Tesla's robotaxi reveal live up to hype? After years of talking up Tesla's prowess on autonomous driving, Elon Musk is set to host Thursday a much-hyped robotaxi event amid a mix of anticipation and skepticism. "We believe widescale Tesla robotaxi deployment is unlikely within the coming y...
08 Oct, 2024, 08.03 AM ISTWaymo in talks with Hyundai Motor to produce self-driving taxis Alphabet's Waymo is in discussions with Hyundai Motor to potentially outsource the manufacturing of its self-driving vehicles. The talks involve using Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric vehicles for Waymo's sixth-generation technology, possibly replacing cu...
19 Sep, 2024, 09.38 AM ISTTesla¡¯s 'full self-driving' faces intensifying safety scrutiny Tech analyst William Stein tested Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system three times and reported unsafe maneuvers, raising concerns about its safety. Federal regulators are scrutinizing Tesla's autonomous driving system after multiple crashes. Skeptici...
28 Aug, 2024, 06.09 PM ISTCalifornia allows Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide to test with passengers The permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) - issued earlier this month for three years - allows WeRide to ferry passengers in test vehicles with a driver and without one. WeRide will not be allowed to offer rides to the genera...
14 Aug, 2024, 08.34 AM ISTChina's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers Self-driving technology remains experimental but China has moved aggressively to green-light trials compared with the US which is quick to launch investigations and suspend approvals after accidents. At least 19 Chinese cities are running robotaxi a...
08 Aug, 2024, 08.15 AM ISTSoftBank chief Masayoshi Son pitches a new path for self-driving cars Most driverless car projects today rely on high-definition maps to help vehicles navigate, but these maps can become outdated, and vehicles are restricted to operating only in certain areas. Son is pitching a model in which cars can navigate -- pote...
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