Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch
The Silicon Valley AV startup has not started driverless testing yet.

The Silicon Valley AV startup has not started driverless testing yet.

Google's Android Bench, a benchmark for evaluating LLM performance in Android app development, has been updated with new models and a new framework. While Claude Fable 5 leads in accuracy, Gemini models lag behind competitors, raising concerns for Google as it shifts towards agentic development.

Thousands of SamKnows routers used in Australia's Measuring Broadband Australia program were bricked after the government initiative concluded. Volunteers expressed concern over the e-waste generated, as the devices could be repurposed with custom firmware.

X's Community Notes fact-checking system will soon alert users via direct messages when posts they've interacted with are corrected. This aims to address criticisms that corrections arrive too late to mitigate the spread of misinformation.

Google Photos is launching a new "Video Remix" feature powered by Gemini Omni, allowing users to easily edit videos with AI-driven effects like cinematic relighting and artistic styles. The tool aims to simplify video editing for consumers and is rolling out to eligible AI subscribers in select countries.

Florida-based City Labs launched the BOHR satellite, the first commercial nuclear-powered CubeSat, using a betavoltaic battery powered by tritium decay. This historic step demonstrates safe, compact nuclear power for space applications, paving the way for future civil and national security missions.

Northwestern University researchers found TikTok's algorithm temporarily incorporates negative feedback, but users must consistently reject unwanted content to prevent its return to their For You Page.