Transportation
…Peter Nelson May 5 Dara Khosrowshahi on replacing Uber drivers — and himself — with AI Uber’s CEO on his plan to make Uber an everything app and take over travel. Nilay Patel…
Search
Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
…plans, driven by the Gemini App” and that the company now has more than 350 million paid subscriptions, with “YouTube and Google One being the key drivers.” Alphabet also announced consolidated revenues…
Waymo suspends freeway driving amid safety concerns
On Thursday, Waymo customers opened up the app and noticed something unusual: no more freeway service. Trips that would normally take a few minutes on the freeway were suddenly projected to last…
After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all
…There are a few extra steps sometimes in finding and installing apps — usually it’s easier than in Windows, and occasionally it’s harder. And there are a few apps I still…
Mass Transit
…If you already have the MTA app, it will automatically update. If not, it’s available for Android or iOS . I’m no New Yorker, but this looks way better than the…
Electric Cars
…Hawkins May 7 NHTSA gives Tesla’s driver assist system a passing grade. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is testing advanced driver assist systems, and the first vehicle to receive passing…
Mercedes-Benz
…require a driver behind the wheel, but they can go hands-free and even distract themselves by doing something else, like watching a movie. It’s a free update over the air…
What’s next for Microsoft’s Surface PCs?
…Microsoft is rolling out Office app updates next week that allow users to disable a floating Copilot button. The button has been annoying Excel users in recent weeks, because it obstructs cells…
Speech and Moderation
…these apps as them caving to pressure instead of helping prevent further harm to federal officers.” Update: Added DHS statement. FIRE sues Bondi, Noem for censoring Facebook group and app reporting ICE…
Entertainment
…initially acknowledged there were “some issues” with the app at 12:49PM ET and gave the all clear at 4:57PM ET . Update : Spotify says things are fixed. George Clooney, Tom Hanks…