O ministro da Fazenda, Dario Durigan, anunciou a prorrogação do Desenrola Brasil 2.0 até 31 de agosto, permitindo mais tempo para consumidores renegociarem dívidas e regularizarem crédito sem custos adicionais para o governo.
Waymo restarts freeway routes for its robotaxi service after a 2-month pause, following software updates to improve performance near construction zones, amid increased regulatory scrutiny over autonomous vehicle safety.
Tesla announces a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi, Uber influences autonomous vehicle adoption, and automotive security concerns emerge with hackable car alarms and self-driving car interference with first responders.
Waymo aims to exit its deal with Uber, offering robotaxis on its own app in Austin and Atlanta from January 2028, amid contract end in May 2028 and escalating tensions over safety concerns.
Thirteen people, including an infant, died and two escaped after massive boulders fell on a moving taxi on the Udaipur-Pangi road in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti. The vehicle was crushed and caught fire, with rescue operations underway. Passengers had been stranded earlier due to road closures.
Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen defended himself in court against a negligence claim by Park Hoi-lam, who suffered severe leg injuries when Cheng's taxi mounted a pavement and struck her during a 2019 demonstration in Sham Shui Po.
European car companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz face significant hurdles in launching robotaxis due to strict regulations, high costs, and cautious software oversight. In contrast, China sees rapid growth in robotaxi services, driven by government support, cheaper hardware, and greater consumer trust.
A banda paraibana Papangu lança seu terceiro álbum, "Celestial", em 7 de agosto, combinando metal extremo, rock progressivo e ritmos nordestinos. O lançamento coincide com o início de uma turnê europeia de 16 apresentações.
Tesla's robotaxi program, despite CEO Elon Musk's positive framing, faces challenges including flat mileage, shrinking vehicle numbers, and ongoing safety questions. Analysts express concern over slow growth and potential regulatory hurdles, contrasting with Tesla's camera-only autonomy claims.
Tesla's Robotaxi network saw a 36% decline in paid miles in Q2 2026 compared to Q1, despite expansion to new cities. This comes as Tesla's profits weaken and CEO Elon Musk states the need to accumulate Cybercab-specific driving data before mass deployment, shifting previous claims about data collection and regulatory hurdles.
Tesla verfehlt Zeitpläne für die Serienproduktion seiner Roboter Optimus und Robotaxis Cybercab für dieses Jahr. Der Quartalsgewinn sank, während die Ausgaben für neue Projekte stiegen. Elon Musk sprach über die Entwicklungskomplexität und ließ Spekulationen über eine Fusion mit SpaceX offen, was die Tesla-Aktie fallen ließ.
Tesla meldete im abgelaufenen Quartal gestiegene Autoverkäufe, aber einen rückläufigen Gewinn, der die Erwartungen verfehlte. Der Aktienkurs fiel nachbörslich. Vorstandschef Elon Musk priorisiert Robotaxis, deren Tests in mehreren US-Städten ausgeweitet wurden, und deutete eine mögliche Fusion mit SpaceX nicht aus.
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai experienced its most vibrant event since 2018, with record attendance and high temperatures. Driven by global AI frenzy and official endorsement, tickets were scalped for over 1,000 yuan, attracting industry insiders, parents, and job-seeking graduates.
Na ilha de Sumba, Indonésia, uma forma de escravidão persiste, herdada de geração em geração, apesar de oficialmente abolida em 1860. Os 'atas' trabalham sem salário para os 'marambas' (nobres), sujeitos a maus-tratos e, no caso das mulheres, a estupros.
Tesla has launched unsupervised Model Y robotaxi trials in Orlando and Tampa, Florida, expanding its nascent service just before its second-quarter earnings call. This follows a Miami launch and previous announcements for Dallas and Houston, as the company takes a slower approach than CEO Elon Musk's earlier promises.
Park Hoi-lam's lawyers urged a court to hold taxi driver Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen liable for at least HK$8.4 million in damages after his vehicle hit her during an October 2019 protest in Sham Shui Po, citing negligence.
La Centrale unica di emergenza del Trentino ha ricevuto tre chiamate non urgenti in una notte: escursionisti stanchi sulle Dolomiti, campeggiatori spaventati da un temporale e persone che non trovavano un taxi. Il Soccorso Alpino raccomanda una pianificazione accurata delle escursioni.
Peter Maffay gab bei den Festspielen auf Schloss St. Emmeram eine Erklärung gegen radikale und menschenverachtende Positionen ab, betonte die Achtung des Grundgesetzes und die Würde des Menschen. Dies geschah im Kontext früherer Proteste und Kritik an der Veranstalterin wegen angeblicher Nähe zu Rechtsextremen, insbesondere nach einer Einladung an AfD-Chefin Alice Weidel.
British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace announced the UK government's interest in a military version of its eVTOL aircraft, following a £10m grant. The company demonstrated its prototype at Farnborough Airshow, showcasing its transition from conventional to vertical flight, as it pursues certification for passenger flights by 2029.
Amazon-owned robotaxi firm Zoox issued a software recall for about 100 vehicles after one drove into heavy smoke near a Las Vegas fire scene on June 20. The incident, which caused no injuries, prompted a software update to improve smoke and emergency vehicle detection.
Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein stated the company is focused on certifying its air taxis by the 2028 LA Olympics. The company also unveiled its Thunder autonomous defense craft with Anduril, leading to a nearly 20% stock rally, benefiting from a new eVTOL pilot program.
Waymo's robotaxi service in San Francisco resumed after a temporary pause due to a power outage affecting 7,000 PG&E customers. The company made "temporary adjustments" and coordinated with officials, following past incidents that prompted Mayor Lurie to call for tougher AV regulations.
Zoox has recalled 105 robotaxis due to a software issue preventing them from safely navigating heavy smoke, after one vehicle interfered with a fire emergency. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is pressing autonomous vehicle companies to address such emergency response failures.
Hong Kong authorities are increasing autonomous vehicle (AV) tests and road availability. Baidu showcased its sixth-gen AV, preparing for remote-controlled operations. The government has issued seven pilot licenses for 63 AVs, with speed limits raised to 50km/h.
