Category: phoenix

Waymo goes dark except for fully driverless rides

[ad_1] The freeze is taking effect in the context of not only widespread closures and shutdowns to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, but also hesitation within Waymo’s ranks. One backup driver for Waymo One refused to pick up a passenger at Intel’s Chandler, Arizona office after hearing reports of a COVID-19 case at […]

Amazon will deliver some same-day orders in just a few hours

[ad_1] According to Amazon, up to three million items marked “Today by” can be ordered for speedy same-day delivery in those cities. Amazon will even deliver packages while you sleep. If you select the “Overnight by 8AM,” your order will arrive between 4:30AM and 8AM. The orders will ship from local fulfillment centers. So, Amazon […]

Uber is testing rooftop ads on its ridesharing fleet

[ad_1] During the three-city pilot program, Uber will offer drivers $300 to install the vehicle-topper and an additional $100 each week they drive more than 20 hours. Once the program is up and running, drivers will be paid based on how many hours they drive. The displays will show eight-second still or video ads, based […]

Waymo’s fully-automated shuttles are picking up riders around Phoenix

[ad_1] At the beginning of the month, Waymo said it was close to offering autonomous rides with no backup driver. This announcement suggests that it’s plans are on schedule. Unfortunately, Waymo has not confirmed when it will open the driverless rides to all customers in Phoenix, and users who have signed up for the service […]

LG’s V50 ThinQ 5G is up for pre-order tomorrow from Sprint

[ad_1] We first saw the HTC 5G Hub — a connectivity hub that lets you link to 5G networks and has a 5-inch Android tablet built in — at MWC 2019. Now, as part of the launch, Sprint is offering an introductory discount. You’ll be able to get the Hub for $12.50 per month — […]