Tag Archives: Wired

As Robotaxi Rides Begin, We Still Don’t Know the Mystery of Tesla’s Human Helpers

Neither the US federal government nor the City of Austin will say how teleoperations, self-driving’s critical safety feature, will be used in the service launching in Austin in just a matter of days.

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‘Uber for Getting Off Antidepressants’ Launches in the US

Outro, which is now available in seven states, wants to help people taper off antidepressants without experiencing debilitating side effects.

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Apple Is Pushing AI Into More of Its Products—but Still Lacks a State-of-the-Art Model

Apple took a measured approach to AI at WWDC. A new research paper suggests the company is skeptical about some recent AI advances, too.

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Why Silicon Valley Needs Immigration

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts discuss how limiting foreign-born workers hurts Silicon Valley.

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Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74

Atkinson’s gleeful brilliance helped people draw on computer screens and access information via links.

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Uber Just Reinvented the Bus … Again

Beyond the jokes about its new shuttle service are serious questions about what it will mean for struggling transit systems, air quality, and congestion.

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Elon Musk’s Fight With Trump Threatens $48 Billion in Government Contracts

The billionaire’s feud with the president over the nation’s debt is jeopardizing lucrative deals for SpaceX and other Musk companies.

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Barry Diller Invented Prestige TV. Then He Conquered the Internet

The mogul behind Fox, Expedia, and Tinder opens up about Steve Jobs—and his close friend Sam Altman.

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Silicon Valley Is Starting to Pick Sides in Musk and Trump’s Breakup

As Elon Musk and US President Trump spar on social media, tech investors and executives are being forced to choose whether to support the most powerful man in business—or the White House.

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Elon Musk’s Feud With President Trump Wipes $152 Billion Off Tesla’s Market Cap

As Elon Musk and Donald Trump take jabs at each other online, their respective businesses are plummeting in value.

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