Tesla Robotaxis Go Fully Driverless in Austin
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Tesla has officially shifted to fully unsupervised operations in Austin, Texas, with 170 monitored rides completed without a human safety monitor behind the wheel.
The project now involves 54 unique vehicles operating across the city. Elon Musk previously hinted at this transition, and the fleet is rapidly expanding into Dallas and Houston, where roughly 30 driverless units are already active. 🏙️
Early users are reporting significant operational hurdles that mar the experience. The main complaints include:
📍 Wait times stretching over an hour for short, 2-mile trips.
📍 Persistent missed pickups where the car fails to locate the rider.
📍 Inaccurate drop-off locations, often leaving passengers blocks or even miles from their intended destination.
This puts Tesla in a direct race against Waymo, which is currently operating its paid service in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. While Waymo relies on purpose-built Zeekr vehicles for its fleet, Tesla is attempting to achieve similar results using its standard consumer cars. The gap between the promise of autonomy and daily reality is currently quite wide. 📉
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Tesla has officially shifted to fully unsupervised operations in Austin, Texas, with 170 monitored rides completed without a human safety monitor behind the wheel.
The project now involves 54 unique vehicles operating across the city. Elon Musk previously hinted at this transition, and the fleet is rapidly expanding into Dallas and Houston, where roughly 30 driverless units are already active. 🏙️
Early users are reporting significant operational hurdles that mar the experience. The main complaints include:
📍 Wait times stretching over an hour for short, 2-mile trips.
📍 Persistent missed pickups where the car fails to locate the rider.
📍 Inaccurate drop-off locations, often leaving passengers blocks or even miles from their intended destination.
This puts Tesla in a direct race against Waymo, which is currently operating its paid service in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. While Waymo relies on purpose-built Zeekr vehicles for its fleet, Tesla is attempting to achieve similar results using its standard consumer cars. The gap between the promise of autonomy and daily reality is currently quite wide. 📉
Self-driving convenience still feels like a gamble.
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Rights for rivers and ice cream for all: top reads for the summer holidays
Ten Nature contributors share their current book obsessions.
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Renewables set to overtake natural gas by 2027
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that renewable energy capacity in the United States will surpass natural gas by summer 2027. This shift, highlighted in a review by the SUN DAY Campaign, is driven largely by the rapid installation of small-scale solar panels on homes and businesses.
This transition signals a move toward a more decentralized power grid. We are shifting from a system that depends on a few massive, central power plants toward one supported by millions of smaller, local energy sources.
▫️ Small-scale solar reduces the load on main transmission lines by creating power where it is used.
▫️ Falling equipment costs make renewable energy adoption accessible to more homeowners.
▫️ Grid operators are modernizing infrastructure to handle diverse, local power inputs more effectively.
For years, natural gas has been the dominant fuel source and the primary replacement for retiring coal plants across the country. With renewables now catching up, the heavy reliance on a single, fuel-intensive technology is finally being eclipsed by a diverse mix of power sources.
The energy systems that power our daily lives are transforming in real time.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that renewable energy capacity in the United States will surpass natural gas by summer 2027. This shift, highlighted in a review by the SUN DAY Campaign, is driven largely by the rapid installation of small-scale solar panels on homes and businesses.
This transition signals a move toward a more decentralized power grid. We are shifting from a system that depends on a few massive, central power plants toward one supported by millions of smaller, local energy sources.
▫️ Small-scale solar reduces the load on main transmission lines by creating power where it is used.
▫️ Falling equipment costs make renewable energy adoption accessible to more homeowners.
▫️ Grid operators are modernizing infrastructure to handle diverse, local power inputs more effectively.
For years, natural gas has been the dominant fuel source and the primary replacement for retiring coal plants across the country. With renewables now catching up, the heavy reliance on a single, fuel-intensive technology is finally being eclipsed by a diverse mix of power sources.
The energy systems that power our daily lives are transforming in real time.
Energy independence is becoming personal.
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“Markets are competitive if and only if P != NP”
I prove that competitive market outcomes require computational intractability. If P = NP, firms can efficiently solve the collusion detection problem, identifying deviations from cooperative agreements in complex, noisy markets and thereby making collusion su…
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I prove that competitive market outcomes require computational intractability. If P = NP, firms can efficiently solve the collusion detection problem, identifying deviations from cooperative agreements in complex, noisy markets and thereby making collusion su…
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Attacker Uses Suspected AI-Generated PowerShell Script to Map Active Directory
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an intrusion in which an unknown threat actor leveraged a vibe-coded PowerShell script for Active Directory (AD) enumeration.
"The script looked for the Domain Controller (DC) and mapped users, computers, and domains, b…
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Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an intrusion in which an unknown threat actor leveraged a vibe-coded PowerShell script for Active Directory (AD) enumeration.
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The manosphere’s testosterone fever is coming for the troops
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. I was in the middle of writing a different …
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This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. I was in the middle of writing a different …
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Photos: When the World Cup came to town
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.
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NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.
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The Next Startup Gold Rush Is in Civilization Technology — Here’s Where Entrepreneurs Should Look
After SpaceX, the next blockbuster IPO may come from civilization technology firms building the energy, defense, AI, space and biotech systems modern life needs to survive today.
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After SpaceX, the next blockbuster IPO may come from civilization technology firms building the energy, defense, AI, space and biotech systems modern life needs to survive today.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says 300,000 workers are needed to rebuild American shipbuilding—with jobs paying $100,000 without a college degree
The American Dream now runs through the skilled trades, according to Jamie Dimon—and his bank is investing $24 million to ramp up training in Philadelphia.
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The American Dream now runs through the skilled trades, according to Jamie Dimon—and his bank is investing $24 million to ramp up training in Philadelphia.
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Despite Its Busted AI, Apple Just Stole Nvidia’s Crown as the Most Valuable Company
There's more than one type of crown jewels.
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There's more than one type of crown jewels.
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My car's OTA update broke Android Auto, and it's a indictment of modern software
Just yesterday morning, my brand-new MINI Countryman auto-installed software update 03/2026.54. How exciting! The release notes promised groundbreaking chang...
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Just yesterday morning, my brand-new MINI Countryman auto-installed software update 03/2026.54. How exciting! The release notes promised groundbreaking chang...
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Kimi K3, and what we can still learn from the pelican benchmark
Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI announced Kimi K3 this morning, describing it as their “most capable model to date, with 2.8 trillion parameters”. It’s currently available via their website and …
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Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI announced Kimi K3 this morning, describing it as their “most capable model to date, with 2.8 trillion parameters”. It’s currently available via their website and …
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🚨 #BREAKING Tesla deploys Cybercab fleet in Austin
Tesla has officially put its Cybercab fleet on the streets of Austin, Texas, reaching a milestone of over 1,000,000 miles driven without human supervision.
These two-seater vehicles lack steering wheels, pedals, and mirrors. You can now spot them carrying paying passengers throughout the city, and the company has opened the platform to allow third-party fleet purchases.
⚠️ The rollout faces immediate scrutiny. The NHTSA has opened an audit into how these vehicles were certified as road-legal. This rapid growth is evident, as the fleet had traveled less than half of this distance just 6 weeks ago.
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Tesla has officially put its Cybercab fleet on the streets of Austin, Texas, reaching a milestone of over 1,000,000 miles driven without human supervision.
These two-seater vehicles lack steering wheels, pedals, and mirrors. You can now spot them carrying paying passengers throughout the city, and the company has opened the platform to allow third-party fleet purchases.
⚠️ The rollout faces immediate scrutiny. The NHTSA has opened an audit into how these vehicles were certified as road-legal. This rapid growth is evident, as the fleet had traveled less than half of this distance just 6 weeks ago.
Progress often picks up speed, but regulators are watching closely.
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Why New York State imposed a data center moratorium
The nation’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale facilities gives officials up to one year to work out how to measure their environmental effects amid the AI building boom
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The nation’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale facilities gives officials up to one year to work out how to measure their environmental effects amid the AI building boom
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New metal foam cuts crash severity by 48%
Engineers have developed a new metal foam that absorbs kinetic energy so effectively it can reduce the severity of a car crash by 48%. 🚗
This material is built to sit inside a vehicle’s front rails. When a collision happens, the foam deforms, slowing down the impact forces before they reach the passengers. It provides a way to increase safety without the typical downsides of adding heavy armor or extra bracing.
➖ It keeps the vehicle's total weight low.
➖ It preserves fuel economy and battery range.
➖ It functions without requiring major changes to the overall frame design.
Traditional steel rails are rigid and heavy, meaning they often fail to dissipate energy as gracefully as this lightweight, porous foam does. It is a smart way to make vehicles safer without asking the driver to sacrifice efficiency.
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Engineers have developed a new metal foam that absorbs kinetic energy so effectively it can reduce the severity of a car crash by 48%. 🚗
This material is built to sit inside a vehicle’s front rails. When a collision happens, the foam deforms, slowing down the impact forces before they reach the passengers. It provides a way to increase safety without the typical downsides of adding heavy armor or extra bracing.
➖ It keeps the vehicle's total weight low.
➖ It preserves fuel economy and battery range.
➖ It functions without requiring major changes to the overall frame design.
Traditional steel rails are rigid and heavy, meaning they often fail to dissipate energy as gracefully as this lightweight, porous foam does. It is a smart way to make vehicles safer without asking the driver to sacrifice efficiency.
Physics doing the heavy lifting.
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Donald Trump bans foreign-made grid equipment
Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to protect the power grid in the United States. The mandate restricts the acquisition of transformers, inverters, and circuit breakers from abroad. This action seeks to protect the power infrastructure from potential digital and physical threats.
The order targets hardware like transformers, circuit breakers, and inverters—the essential devices that move electricity from power plants to your home. It also introduces new rules for complex software and digital systems, which are increasingly critical to energy management. Manufacturers are now looking for clarity on how to verify the country of origin for these digital components.
Previously, utility companies could source grid hardware globally with less attention on the digital supply chain. Unlike the earlier, strictly hardware-focused regulations, this new directive forces the industry to monitor the provenance of every software element embedded in its machines.
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Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to protect the power grid in the United States. The mandate restricts the acquisition of transformers, inverters, and circuit breakers from abroad. This action seeks to protect the power infrastructure from potential digital and physical threats.
The order targets hardware like transformers, circuit breakers, and inverters—the essential devices that move electricity from power plants to your home. It also introduces new rules for complex software and digital systems, which are increasingly critical to energy management. Manufacturers are now looking for clarity on how to verify the country of origin for these digital components.
Previously, utility companies could source grid hardware globally with less attention on the digital supply chain. Unlike the earlier, strictly hardware-focused regulations, this new directive forces the industry to monitor the provenance of every software element embedded in its machines.
Security now starts at the power plant.
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Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer
Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. After identifying…
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Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. After identifying…
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How Pokémon Go Data Built a New Navigation System for Drones
Millions of people playing Pokémon Go accidentally mapped real-world locations, and that data now gives drones 1.5-meter precision without GPS.
Late last year, Niantic signed a deal with a US defense contractor to adapt their spatial AI model for high-precision drone flight. Instead of relying on vulnerable satellite signals, the drones analyze billions of user-contributed 3D points captured during gameplay to figure out exactly where they are.
Standard GPS signals often get lost or jammed between tall buildings, while older offline navigation methods required expensive, custom-built aerial scans. Rigorous tests of the new AI system showed an error reduction of up to 70% compared to standard positioning tools.
It turns out your virtual monster hunts left behind a permanent blueprint of the physical world.
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How Pokémon Go Data Built a New Navigation System for Drones
Millions of people playing Pokémon Go accidentally mapped real-world locations, and that data now gives drones 1.5-meter precision without GPS.
Late last year, Niantic signed a deal with a US defense contractor to adapt their spatial AI model for high-precision drone flight. Instead of relying on vulnerable satellite signals, the drones analyze billions of user-contributed 3D points captured during gameplay to figure out exactly where they are.
Standard GPS signals often get lost or jammed between tall buildings, while older offline navigation methods required expensive, custom-built aerial scans. Rigorous tests of the new AI system showed an error reduction of up to 70% compared to standard positioning tools.
It turns out your virtual monster hunts left behind a permanent blueprint of the physical world.
Your casual gaming session is now shaping military hardware.
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CRISPR gets a power boost from AI-designed ‘molecular scissors’
Researchers used artificial intelligence to design functional CRISPR enzymes not seen in nature.
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Researchers used artificial intelligence to design functional CRISPR enzymes not seen in nature.
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Hidden energy in the Pilbara region
Researchers at Edith Cowan University discovered that iron-rich rocks in the Pilbara region of Western Australia can generate hydrogen naturally. 🌍 This chemical process happens when minerals buried deep underground meet hot water.
The team, led by Associate Professor Alireza Keshavarz, identified a way to stimulate this reaction by injecting a solution into the rock formations.
Unlike renewable projects like wind or solar farms which often require clearing vast swathes of land for new infrastructure, this discovery offers a unique advantage. By leveraging the existing geology of the region, this method could turn a resource-heavy hub into a clean, self-replenishing power source without the massive surface-level footprint.
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Researchers at Edith Cowan University discovered that iron-rich rocks in the Pilbara region of Western Australia can generate hydrogen naturally. 🌍 This chemical process happens when minerals buried deep underground meet hot water.
The team, led by Associate Professor Alireza Keshavarz, identified a way to stimulate this reaction by injecting a solution into the rock formations.
"Australia could be sitting on a massive, untapped energy reserve, and the potential is enormous."This means we could potentially scale up this natural production to create a significant source of clean energy. 🚀
Unlike renewable projects like wind or solar farms which often require clearing vast swathes of land for new infrastructure, this discovery offers a unique advantage. By leveraging the existing geology of the region, this method could turn a resource-heavy hub into a clean, self-replenishing power source without the massive surface-level footprint.
The fuel of the future might be hiding in our own backyard.
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