Crowdsourcing a Taxi Revolution Uber revolutionized the way people hail rides by leveraging Big Data. Traditional taxis relied on street hails and phone bookings, often leading to long waits and inefficiencies. Uber, on the other hand, connects riders and drivers instantly through its app. By analyzing GPS data, trip history, and driver availability, Uber matches […]
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun testing SpaceX Starlink satellite internet terminals within the national airspace system, nearly two years after awarding Verizon a $2 billion contract for similar work. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk criticized Verizon’s system on his social media platform X, claiming it is “not working” and poses a serious risk to
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Canada is set to launch its largest infrastructure project ever: a high-speed intercity rail network spanning 621 miles (1,000 km). The system will connect Toronto and Montréal—Canada’s two largest cities—in just three hours, cutting travel time in half. The route will extend from Toronto to Quebec City, with stops in Peterborough, Ottawa, Laval, and Trois-Rivières.
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Do you recall when the co-founder of the studio behind the early Call of Duty games accidentally crashed his drone into a firefighting plane battling wildfires in Los Angeles last month? It turns out that incidents like this can be prevented without a hefty price tag. Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah suggest
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Lyft plans to introduce robotaxis equipped with Mobileye technology as early as 2026, beginning in Dallas, Texas. According to CEO David Risher, the service will later expand to additional cities with thousands of autonomous cabs. Operating in hundreds of cities across North America and serving 40 million riders annually, Lyft has not yet disclosed how
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The Renault Group and Geely joint venture, Horse, established in 2023, diverges from the typical startup model by focusing on next-generation powertrain technologies. Rather than limiting its efforts to electric motors and batteries for fully electric vehicles, Horse offers a range of products, including efficient combustion engines, transmissions, and electric components for hybrid and low-emission
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Sony’s entry into the electric car market, the Afeela 1, is now available for pre-order. Reservations are open in California, with the Origin trim starting at $89,900 and the Signature trim priced at $102,900. The company made this announcement at CES, showcasing a nearly finalized version of the car, two years after first revealing the
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Bell has revealed a new image showcasing its innovative hybrid of helicopter and jet aircraft, offering a glimpse at the future of aviation. The model, used in wind tunnel tests, represents Bell’s entry into DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program. Traditionally, helicopters excel in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, especially in challenging
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A UK-based company is working to make transportation of goods more efficient and eco-friendly for producers in developing countries. Following a multi-million-dollar agreement, its electric truck-as-a-service model is set to expand in Rwanda and surrounding areas. The Ox truck first caught attention over a decade ago, with renowned F1 designer Gordon Murray reportedly involved in
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European Facility Sets New Record for Hyperloop Testing In what feels like news straight out of 2016, a Hyperloop test facility in Europe achieved the longest distance ever traveled by a capsule in a vacuum tube. This milestone might bring the promise of a high-speed transport system one step closer to reality. Initially envisioned by
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