Waymo denies using remote drivers after Senate testimony went viral

Waymo denies using remote drivers after Senate testimony went viral

Waymo defended its use of remote assistants for its robotaxis after the testimony of one of its top executives during a Senate hearing went viral. In a letter to Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) on Tuesday, Waymo’s head of global operations Ryan McNamara provided a detailed description of the company’s remote assistance operations, including the number…

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Project Toscana: Google To Be Developing Advanced Pixel Face Unlock

Project Toscana: Google To Be Developing Advanced Pixel Face Unlock

Google is reportedly working on a new facial recognition system, internally codenamed Project Toscana, aimed at addressing the primary limitations of current Pixel face unlock technology. According to sources cited by Android Authority, this advanced system is being designed for both future Pixel smartphones and Chromebooks. The current face unlock feature on Pixel 8, 9,…

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Tesla CarPlay Integration Delayed By iOS 26 Compatibility Issues

Tesla CarPlay Integration Delayed By iOS 26 Compatibility Issues

Tesla’s highly anticipated integration of Apple CarPlay has hit a significant technical roadblock, according to reports from industry analyst Mark Gurman. While initial expectations suggested a launch by early 2026, compatibility hurdles between Tesla’s proprietary software and Apple’s ecosystem have stalled the rollout. Tesla’s objective is to run CarPlay within a dedicated window inside its…

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ChatGPT Adds Lockdown Mode For High-Risk Users

ChatGPT Adds Lockdown Mode For High-Risk Users

OpenAI has introduced a new Lockdown Mode in ChatGPT, designed to limit some features in exchange for stronger security controls. The company says most users do not need to enable it. Lockdown Mode is aimed at people facing elevated digital risk, including journalists, activists, and users working in sensitive environments. It reduces how much ChatGPT…

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Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview

Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview

The Late Show host Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from broadcasting an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic representative from Texas. During his opening monologue on Monday night, Colbert says the network’s lawyers told him in “no uncertain terms” that he couldn’t have Talarico on the show, forcing him to post the interview on…

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Apple March 4th Event Confirmed

Apple March 4th Event Confirmed

Apple has officially announced a product event for March 4, 2026, inviting select media to attend what it calls a “special Apple Experience” in New York, London, and Shanghai. The company has not disclosed what will be announced. Based on recent reports and leaks, multiple Mac and iPad updates are expected, with additional hardware also…

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