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Factsheet: Instagram accounts for teens, Uber badges, Apple Watch Series 10

Good morning Alarming news from the Middle East yesterday: Hundreds of pagers exploded almost simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria, killing several people and injuring thousands. If you’re like me, your second thought after “Gosh, what a crazy headline” is… wait,…

Uber plans to launch a robotaxi service with GM Cruise in 2025

Uber and GM Cruise announced a “multi-year strategic partnership” on Thursday to offer self-driving vehicles – often referred to as robotaxis – for rent on the Uber platform. And while much is still unknown about the program, from how much…

Cruise will send some of its trouble-prone robot taxis to join Uber’s ride-hailing service

Cruise’s troubled robotaxis will join ride-sharing service Uber next year, as part of a multi-year partnership between the two companies that once sought to compete for riders. The alliance represents Cruise’s latest change of direction since its California self-driving license…

Opinion | Premium taxis in Hong Kong can lead to better services across the industry

With the introduction of five new licensed fleets beginning operations within a year, passengers can finally look forward to better taxi rides – albeit potentially at higher prices. This is a long overdue measure to improve the sometimes poor service…

Self-driving taxis today, restaurants tomorrow: the future of robot service is here

On a recent Tuesday afternoon, Nathan Herrara was thinking about how to get around San Francisco to experience some of the city’s top attractions: a stop in iconic Japantown and a visit to a museum in Golden Gate Park. The…