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The driverless taxi is almost here
Driverless taxis and shuttles are coming to big cities, if what's going on in Singapore is any indication.
US releases privacy 'best practices' for drone use
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration released a list of voluntary privacy best practices for commercial and non-commercial drone users in the wake of concerns that drones could encroach on individual privacy...
Here's a look inside Google I/O's playground for developers
Google held its massive I/O conference this week at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Here's a look at what developers found inside.
Can robots make art? Yes, but don't ask them to write a poem
Robots can paint, but when it comes to writing, they shouldn't quit their day jobs. That's the combined conclusion from results of two contests announced this week.
17% off Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid - Deal Alert
Meet BB-8 - the app-enabled Droid that's as authentic as it is advanced. Right now you can buy him on Amazon for 17% off his regular list price.
Uber to test self-driving cars in Pittsburgh
Uber will begin real-world tests of self-driving car technology in the coming weeks, putting a custom Ford Fusion onto the streets of Pittsburgh.
Faced with a bunch of obstacles, this robot got creative and surprised its makers
Dealing with obstacles is an inevitable part of life, and it looks like robots may be surprisingly adept at applying creativity to the challenge.
DARPA demos mind-controlled robotic arm
The U.S. military has developed a mind-controlled prosthetic arm that is surgically implanted into the user's body.
These grad students didn't know their teaching assistant was a robot
On the Internet, "nobody knows you're a dog," as the old meme goes, and today, the same can increasingly be said of robots.
Lyft and GM in self-drive EV taxi tie-up
Old-timey car-making giant GM and new-fangled ride-sharing startup Lyft are cooking up something huge, say sources. The unlikely pair are getting ready to test a fleet of autonomous electric taxicabs, and they plan to do it by May...
FAA sets up advisory panel on drones led by Intel CEO
The Federal Aviation Administration is setting up an advisory committee, led by Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, to guide it on the integration of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace.
Google, Fiat Chrysler to collaborate on self-driving minivans
Alphabet's Google Self-Driving Car Project has teamed with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to work directly for the first time with an automaker on developing autonomous vehicles.
It’s official: Google self-driving tech will debut in a future Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Google is working with Chrysler on their new Pacifica mini-van. The plan is to test a fleet of the 2017 model for now and have the technology integrated into the vehicle, not just as an aftermarket proof of concept.
Elon Musk opens virtual gym to train your robots
High-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has launched an open-source training 'gym' for artificial-intelligence programmers.
Tesla Model S P90D in 'Ludicrous Mode' is pure technology heaven
My first test driving the highest end Tesla Model S was a win for technology.
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Autonomous trucks hits public roads
Six groups of trucks just took part in the EU Truck Platooning Challenge, an international test of autonomous truck driving technology.
Save $105 on iRobot Roomba 880 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Deal Alert
The highly rated Roomba 880 cleaning robot is currently discounted $105 and can be purchased via Amazon for $594.99.
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Drone deliveries are arriving at a golf course in Japan
Online retailer Rakuten will start a drone delivery service at a golf course in Japan
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