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Nowhere to drive? Uber tells its drivers to relax and learn during downtime

Uber suggests drivers take walks, listen to music, and browse libraries during breaks between trips. The emphasis is on relaxation and education.
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Home on the range: California to start regulating cow farts, manure

As per new state law, the California Air Resource Board is charged with regulating methane from dairy farms. The mandate calls for a 40-percent cut by 2030.
Health & Fitness News
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2017 Audi A4 Quattro, the last stick standing

There's an automatic shifter, too, but the 2017 Audi A4 Quattro is the only luxury all-wheel drive sedan with an available six-speed manual transmission.
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Study suggests your fitness tracker may not assist in weight loss

A two-year study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found participants with fitness trackers lost less weight than those without.
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AT&T Project AirGig to provide multi-gigabit wireless internet using power lines

Testing won't start till 2017, but AT&T sees Project AirGig technology as a way to bring ultra-fast wireless connectivity to any device.
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Post-9/11 shatterproof glass likely saved many from injuries in Chelsea blast

Shatterproof window glass installed in many New York City buildings following 9/11 potentially saved many from injuries from the Chelsea bombing.
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Lyft president: most Lyft rides in self-driving cars by 2021

Lyft's president predicts most Lyft trips will be in self-driving cars by 2021 and that individual car ownership will be obsolete by 2025.
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NYPD computer system can't report on evidence, cash, or other seized property

An evidence and property system intended to track evidence and seized cash and other property for the New York Police Department crashes when queried.
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President Obama: Self-driving cars have the potential to change lives

Setting expectations for safety prior to the release of rules for self-driving cars, President Obama wrote an op-ed about the potential to save lives.
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Uber rescinded automated surge pricing as soon as it learned of Chelsea bombing

Surge pricing took effect automatically after an explosion Saturday night in New York City, but Uber rescinded the higher pricing shortly thereafter.
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Wireless Emergency Alert system activated to seek suspect in Chelsea bombing

The New York Police Department sent a mass alert to New Yorkers via the Wireless Emergency Alert system about a suspect in this weekend's Chelsea bombing.
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Chicago officials may ban autonomous cars

Taking the opposite stance of that taken by Pittsburgh, which welcomed self-driving vehicle testing, Chicago considers an ordinance to ban autonomous cars.
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It’s not me, it’s you: Mobileye criticizes Tesla’s Autopilot following fatal crash

Tesla claims original Autopilot component supplier Mobileye criticized the system's safety after learning Tesla was developing its own components.
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School’s in session — Nvidia’s driverless system learns by watching

After spending 72 hours watching human drivers, Nvidia's GPU-based computers were able to construct a road-worthy driverless car system.
Cars Car News

Airbnb gives landlords a piece of the pie by allowing tenants to list homes

Airbnb is giving landlords and tenants a chance to list rentals together with its Friendly Building Program.
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Road trip! East and West coast EV fast-charging corridors now complete

ChargePoint, BMW, and VW announced the completion of electric vehicle fast-charging station corridors on the United States' east and west coasts.
Cars Car News
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After Uber and Lyft leave town, Ride Austin emerges as go-to ridesharing service

After providing 100,000 rides in its first 100 days of business, Ride Austin is lowering rider fares and increasing driver payouts.
Mobile News
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See Jane Go, a ridesharing service for women, begins business in the O.C.

Ridesharing for women has been slow to get started, but See Jane Go launched this week in Orange County, California.
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Sex toy maker Standard Innovation faces lawsuit over tracking of usage, other data

A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against sex toy manufacturer Standard Innovation. It alleges invasion of privacy and consumer fraud.
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Tired of restaurant food? Umi Kitchen delivers home-cooked meals in New York City

If you miss home cooking but have no time to cook for yourself, Umi Kitchen delivers home-cooked meals.
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Self-driving shopping carts may one day make their way to a Walmart near you

The U.S. Patent Office recently awarded giant retailer Walmart a patent outlining movable containers, detachable motors, and a circuit control system.
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Udacity, Mercedes-Benz, others launch self-driving car nanodegree program

Udacity just opened a nanodegree program for self-driving cars. Program partners include Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia, and Didi.
Cars Car News
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is setting the standard for becoming a tech hub

With an eye to self-driving cars' improved safety along with attracting tech companies, Pittsburgh is actively transitioning into a self-driving tech hub.
Cars Car News
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Ford's expanding its mobility vision with shuttles and bike-sharing

Fully embracing future mobility and transport options, Ford buys a shuttle service and invests in bike-sharing.
Cars Car News
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Alphabet’s Verily joins with with French drug firm to improve diabetes management

French drug company Sanofi and Alphabet's Verily are launching a joint venture called Onduo to improve diabetes management.
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HP buying Samsung’s printer business for more than $1 billion

HP Inc. announced its agreement with Samsung to buy the South Korean company's printing business. The sale is expected to close within a year.
Computing News
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Airbnb takes steps to curb discrimination after #AirbnbWhileBlack

After charges of discrimination, Airbnb formed a team to complete a 90-day review of company practices. New policies in effect will attempt to curb bias.
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Apple self-driving car plans shift gears as company reboots and rethinks

Future Apple plans for self-driving cars are secret, as the plans in the past. What is clear, however, is the company has cut back on the current effort.
Cars Car News
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2017 Nissan Rogue rolls out at the Miami Auto Show

Among many other changes and upgrades, the 2017 Nissan Rogue will be available in a hybrid version for the first time. New safety options are also available
Cars Car News
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Nissan Leaf No Charge to Charge program now in 50 U.S. markets

More than 90 percent of U.S. Nissan Leaf owners live within 10 miles of a fast-charging station part of the company's 24- month No Charge to Charge program.
Cars Car News
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Amazon stores popping up in U.S. malls

Amazon is opening small Amazon Pop-Up stores in the middle of malls across America. The tiny outlets give people a chance to try out Amazon-branded devices.
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GM recalls 4M cars for airbag software defect; Bolt EV to get OTA updates

More than 4 million General Motors vehicles are being recalled for defective airbag software. The Bolt EV eventually will support over-the-air programming.
Cars Car News
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The 3-wheeled electric Solo is so thin it’s barely a car

Ready for commuters, enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a small car, Electra Meccanica's Solo electric three-wheeler has been officially introduced.
Cars Car News
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Agent 007’s car company is selling baby strollers, designer clothing, and yachts

James Bond's all-time favorite automaker opened a posh London store in a bid to attract more luxury shoppers to the brand.
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