Waymo, the self-driving car startup spun-off from Google late last year, will be deploying its fleet of self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans onto public roads for the first time later this month, the company announced at the North American International Auto Show today. Waymo, the self-driving car startup spun-off from Google late last year, will be... >>>
Uber is opening up in an area where it might make sense competitively for it to stay more closed off: The ride-hailing company’s new Movement website will offer up access to its data around traffic flow in scores where it operates, intended for use by city planners and researchers looking into ways to improve urban... >>>
McDonald’s has agreed to sell 80% of its business in China and Hong Kong, as part of plans to franchise more of its restaurants worldwide. McDonald’s has agreed to sell 80% of its business in China and Hong Kong, as part of plans to franchise more of its restaurants... >>>
Google Assistant will be available soon on Android TVs, with plans to offer the voice-activated personal assistant on car infotainment systems and smartwatches as well. Google Assistant will be available soon on Android TVs, with plans to offer the voice-activated personal assistant on car infotainment systems and smartwatches as... >>>
Apple Inc. is planning to invest $1 billion in SoftBank Group Corp.’s giant new technology fund, adding its name to a growing list of interested parties and giving the iPhone maker a new avenue to tap up-and-coming technologies. Apple Inc. is planning to invest $1 billion in SoftBank Group Corp.’s giant new technology fund, adding... >>>
Macy’s shares tumbled more than 9 percent after the market’s close Wednesday after it posted disappointing holiday sales and released the locations of 68 of the 100 stores it plans to close as it looks to turn around its performance. Macy’s shares tumbled more than 9 percent after the market’s close Wednesday after it posted... >>>
The number of global financing deals in ad tech companies is forecast to decrease by 17% to 343 by year-end 2016, compared with 414 deals in 2015, according to new analysis. The number of global financing deals in ad tech companies is forecast to decrease by 17% to 343 by year-end 2016, compared with 414... >>>
The idea is so simple it’s kind of amazing no TV maker thought of it before. Mounting a TV on the wall should, theoretically, look gorgeous, but the tangle of cords jutting out of the back of the TV, pushing it away from the wall and then dangling down to wherever the cable box, PS4,... >>>
So I just got my press pass to Mobile World Congress, where LG, Samsung, Huawei among many others will likely be launching new phones. Among the most hyped and anticipated product is probably the Samsung Galaxy S8 (though I personally am eager to see what LG does with the G6 too), especially with all these crazy... >>>
After a year of criticism and allegations around fake news, censorship, and bias, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using his yearly challenge to educate himself on the needs and problems of his users around the United States. After a year of criticism and allegations around fake news, censorship, and bias, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is... >>>
Around 200,000 people are about to converge on Las Vegas for the technology industry’s biggest showcase of the year. This is the trade show’s 50th anniversary, and the show floor will be jam-packed with products and services that would’ve been dismissed as science fiction back in 1967: everything from self-driving cars to voice-controlled personal assistants... >>>
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s largest automakers, forecast sales to climb 4.7 percent this year as they count on new model introductions to counter intensifying competition amid global uncertainties. Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s largest automakers, forecast sales to climb 4.7 percent this year as they count... >>>
Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) executive Kathy Chen, brought in to run Greater China just over eight months ago, has quit, according to a tweet sent by her over the weekend. Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) executive Kathy Chen, brought in to run Greater China just over eight months ago, has quit, according to a tweet sent by her... >>>
There’s nothing better at CES than discovering a robot on the show floor. Seriously, robots are cool. They are fun. And thanks to the newly released “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” public sentiment toward droids is off the charts. There’s nothing better at CES than discovering a robot on the show floor. Seriously, robots... >>>
Samsung will finally explain what caused Note 7 devices to randomly explode, poised to announce the results of its investigation early this year. Samsung will finally explain what caused Note 7 devices to randomly explode, poised to announce the results of its investigation early this... >>>
Hyundai Motor (005830.KS) and affiliate Kia Motors (000270.KS) on Monday forecast global sales to rebound in 2017 by a stronger-than-expected 5 percent, after posting their first annual sales fall in nearly two decades last year. Hyundai Motor (005830.KS) and affiliate Kia Motors (000270.KS) on Monday forecast global sales to rebound in 2017 by a stronger-than-expected... >>>
A study published earlier this year documenting the discrimination ride-hailing passengers face compelled Senator Al Franken to call Uber’s and Lyft’s attention. Now, the Senator’s office has published the companies’ responses to the letter he sent on November 2nd. A study published earlier this year documenting the discrimination ride-hailing passengers face compelled Senator Al Franken... >>>
A dirigible-shaped mothership, possibly similar to the one pictured above, could one day house Amazon’s fleet of delivery drones, the BBC reports. It would glide around the globe at altitudes of up to 45,000 feet, making it possible for packages to be delivered just a few minutes after someone places an order. A dirigible-shaped mothership,... >>>