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Tesla’s first robotaxi rides are already running into a few bumps
Tesla launched its robotaxi service over the weekend, with only a small number of cars and heavy human supervision on and off the road. While less impressive than previously promised, the company’s caution ultimately seems for the best — at least one robotaxi attempted to drive on the wrong side of the road, based on…
Texas will require permits for self-driving cars starting in September
Starting September 1, fully autonomous cars will require a permit to operate in Texas. This new restriction comes after the state’s governor, Greg Abbott, signed into law the SB 2807 bill that requires authorization from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles for self-driving cars on public streets without human interaction. The signing of the new…
Texas Tech softball lands star transfers from UCLA, Tennessee, Florida and Ohio State
Texas Tech is reloading. Just a week after losing to Texas in a three-game series in the championship stage of the Women’s College World Series, the Red Raiders are doing all they can to assemble a squad more than capable of getting back to Oklahoma City next year. In addition to reportedly re-signing ace pitcher…
NCAA super regionals: UCLA baseball surges late to win Game 1
Texas San Antonio wasn’t going to be a team UCLA could walk over. Just a week ago, the Roadrunners made a mockery of the Austin Regional — scoring 26 runs across three games — and took down No. 2 Texas twice on the Longhorns’ home turf. Their greeting to the Bruins on Jackie Robinson Stadium…
Tesla is reportedly blocking the city of Austin from releasing Robotaxi records
Tesla has been awfully cagey with its self-driving data this week. that Tesla is trying to stop the city of Austin from handing over public records involving its robotaxi operations in the city, which are set to expand this month. This comes just a few days after the automaker to prevent the National Highway Traffic…
With Patrick Mahomes rooting, NiJaree Canady’s pitching and a walk-off hit power Texas Tech over Oklahoma in WCWS
If you’re wondering what Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was doing on Monday night, it’s not hard to find the answer. Just head to his X account, where he was firing off tweets about his alma mater’s softball team. Seeded 12th in the NCAA Tournament, Texas Tech is still alive in its first ever…
UCLA is confident after rallying to reach Women’s College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY — UCLA’s bid for a 13th national championship begins Thursday with a familiar opponent at the Women’s College World Series. The Bruins (54-11) face Oregon at Devon Park at 6:30 p.m. (PST) on the first day of a double-elimination tournament featuring Florida, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Texas Tech. Two finalists will play a best-of-three…
Tesla’s Robotaxis Rollout in Austin, Texas Will Be Watched ‘Very Carefully’
Image: SteveAllenPhoto999/Envato Elements eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company will begin testing its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, by the end of June. The electric vehicle maker plans to…
Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18
Texas could become the next US state to lay down the law with social media platforms. A Texas bill that would ban social media use for anyone under 18 recently moved past the Senate committee and is due for a vote in front of the Texas State Senate. The bill has until the state’s legislative…
Texas doctor Jorge Zamora-Quezada who falsely diagnosed healthy patients to fund lavish lifestyle in $118M scheme is sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Texas doctor who falsely diagnosed his healthy patients to fund his lavish lifestyle with private jets and luxury sports cars as part of a $118 million health care scheme was sentenced to a decade behind bars. Rheumatologist Jorge Zamora-Quezada defrauded patients and insurance companies by purposefully diagnosing people with rheumatoid arthritis despite them not…