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Tech News from Simmons Systems

Arizona Governor Suspends Uber Self-Driving Tests After Fatal Crash

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey suspends Uber's ability to test autonomous vehicles on public roads following a fatal pedestrian crash. The decision marks a significant setback for the ride-hailing company's driverless ambitions.

Waymo Partners with Jaguar to Add 20,000 All-Electric I-Pace SUVs to Fleet

Waymo expands its autonomous ride-hailing fleet by adding 20,000 all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles over the next few years. The new premium SUVs offer a fully electric alternative to the company's existing Chrysler Pacifica hybrids.

Nvidia Unveils Drive Constellation Virtual Self-Driving Test Platform

Nvidia introduces Drive Constellation, a dual-server system that uses virtual reality to safely test autonomous vehicle software through billions of simulated miles. The platform allows developers to easily recreate dangerous edge cases without real-world risks.

NVIDIA Unveils Quadro GV100 GPU to Drive Real-Time Ray Tracing

NVIDIA introduces the Quadro GV100 as the first graphics card to power its new RTX real-time ray tracing technology. The professional-grade Volta architecture card promises to drastically speed up 3D rendering for major film studios.

Nvidia Pauses Self-Driving Car Tests Following Fatal Uber Crash

Nvidia temporarily halts its autonomous vehicle testing on public roads to learn from the recent fatal Uber collision. The company continues to operate its manually driven data collection fleet while emphasizing the need for extreme caution.

Arizona Governor Revokes Uber's Self-Driving Test Rights After Fatal Crash

Following a deadly pedestrian collision in Tempe, Arizona's governor officially suspends Uber's ability to test autonomous vehicles in the state.

Facebook Stock Plunges in Third Worst Trading Week Ever

Facebook experiences a massive 13 percent stock drop as the Cambridge Analytica data scandal triggers government probes and a growing #deletefacebook movement.

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Boston Dynamics Robots Impressive but Still Far From True Autonomy

Boston Dynamics wows the internet with agile robots like Atlas and Spot, but their seemingly lifelike movements mask how far machines remain from actual artificial intelligence.

Uber Suspends Self-Driving Tests Nationwide After Fatal Arizona Crash

Uber pauses its autonomous vehicle operations across North America after one of its self-driving cars strikes and kills a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. The company is fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the incident.

Uber Pauses All Self-Driving Tests After Fatal Arizona Pedestrian Crash

Uber suspends its autonomous vehicle testing across all cities following the first known pedestrian fatality involving a self-driving car. Multiple federal and state agencies are actively investigating the tragic incident in Tempe, Arizona.

Facebook Loses $35 Billion as Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal Rocks Tech Stocks

Facebook drops 6% in market value after revelations that Cambridge Analytica improperly accessed 50 million user profiles. The scandal triggers a broader tech selloff and prompts calls for new government regulations.