France’s data privacy regulator CNIL on Thursday said it had fined two Google units a total of €100 million and an Amazon subsidiary €35 million for breaching rules on online trackers.
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Uber asks states to prioritize its drivers for COVID-19 vaccine
Uber Technologies Inc. on Thursday sent letters to the governors of all U.S. states, asking for its ride-hail and food delivery drivers to get early access to COVID-19 vaccines as essential workers.
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2021 Mini Countryman Boardwalk revealed, Australian arrival on the cards
Special-edition maxi Mini gains dark blue exterior paint, black accents and additional standard equipment.
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Car makers warn electric car plans are “far removed from reality”
European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association calculates if EU targets of 30 million EVs by 2030 are to be met, their numbers must rise by almost 5,000%
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Airbnb heads to Wall Street with hefty $47 bn valuation
Home-sharing giant Airbnb was set for its Wall Street debut Thursday with a whopping $47 billion valuation amid a feverish rush for new shares in companies adapting to lifestyle changes imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Getting the right grip: Designing soft and sensitive robotic fingers
Although robotics has reshaped and even redefined many industrial sectors, there still exists a gap between machines and humans in fields such as health and elderly care. For robots to safely manipulate or interact with fragile objects and living organisms, new strategies to enhance their perception while making their parts […]
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Facebook should be broken up, FTC and states allege in twin lawsuits
The social network is under pressure to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Surfshark vs. IPVanish: Which cheap VPN is best?
Two lightweight, fast VPN services go head to head.
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Taylor Swift to drop surprise album Evermore tonight
It’s been a busy year for Taylor Swift.
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Toyota’s fuel cell-powered Class 8 truck is going into service in LA
The initial run of 10 trucks will operate in and around the ports of LA and Long Beach