nvidia NVIDIA DRIVE Partners Unveil Next-Generation Autonomous Vehicles at CES Global transportation companies are showcasing new autonomous mobility solutions at CES, powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE Thor platform and Blackwell architecture. Key announcements include a major partnership to mass-produce driverless trucks by 2027.
xai xAI Launches Faster Grok 2 Model and New Dedicated Button on X xAI rolls out a triple-speed upgraded Grok 2 chatbot to X users alongside a new Grok button for discovering real-time context. The company also cuts API pricing and prepares to add its Aurora image generator to developer tools.
xai X Officially Launches xAI's Aurora Image Generator for Grok Users X rolls out Aurora, a new photorealistic image generator from xAI, to its Grok assistant. The tool launches globally within a week and shows impressive detail despite having few content restrictions.
x X Launches Unrestricted Aurora Image Generator Inside Grok Elon Musk's social network X introduces Aurora, a new photorealistic image generator integrated into its Grok assistant. The tool shows impressive results but operates with few content restrictions and some visible flaws.
autonomous trucks Tech Giants Urge California Governor to Lift Ban on Autonomous Trucks A coalition of 34 tech and logistics companies asks Governor Newsom to end California's ban on heavy autonomous vehicles, warning the state risks losing business to Texas and others. The DMV indicates it plans to develop new regulations but provides no specific timeline.
aurora Aurora Unveils Next-Gen Hardware for 2023 Commercial Launch Aurora reveals a feature-complete, modular hardware system combining cameras, lidar, and radar to power its upcoming trucking and ride-hailing services. The new setup detects objects over 300 meters away and handles challenging lighting conditions.
aurora Amazon-Backed Aurora Targets $13B Valuation in SPAC Merger Deal Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is going public through a SPAC merger, securing nearly $2 billion in combined funding. The deal values the company at $13 billion as it prepares to commercialize its Aurora Driver technology.
aurora Autonomous Driving Startup Aurora Goes Public via SPAC Merger Aurora is merging with Reinvent Technology Partners to go public, securing $2.5 billion in cash to scale its Level 4 self-driving technology. The company plans to integrate its autonomous systems into commercial trucks by late 2023.
aurora Self-Driving Startup Aurora Reportedly Reaches Merger Agreement with Reinvent SPAC Autonomous vehicle company Aurora is reportedly in an agreement to go public through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company Reinvent Technology Partners.
autonomous vehicles Tech Giants Race to Develop Autonomous Freight Trucks Major technology companies compete fiercely to build self-driving trucks for the commercial freight industry. This automation push aims to increase safety and efficiency on long-haul routes.
aurora Aurora Acquires Uber's Self-Driving Unit in Major Industry Shake-Up Aurora absorbs Uber's Advanced Technologies Group to accelerate its self-driving technology, while Uber invests $400 million in the new strategic partnership.
waymo Waymo Drops 'Self-Driving' Label to Improve Public Safety Understanding Waymo officially abandons the term "self-driving" in favor of "autonomous driving" to combat consumer confusion and distance itself from Tesla's driver assistance marketing. However, competing autonomous vehicle companies express mixed feelings about the sudden vocabulary shift.
aurora Aurora Acquires Uber's Self-Driving Unit in $10 Billion Landmark Deal Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora takes over Uber ATG in an all-stock transaction that values the combined company at $10 billion. Uber invests $400 million to secure a 26% stake and a board seat in the newly expanded company.
aurora Self-Driving Startup Aurora Acquires Lidar Firm Blackmore After Major Funding Round Following a $530 million Series B round, autonomous vehicle company Aurora acquires lidar startup Blackmore and simulation company 7D Labs to bolster its sensor and data capabilities.
aurora Aurora Secures $530M as Amazon Joins Autonomous Driving Push Self-driving startup Aurora raises a massive $530 million Series B round led by Sequoia Capital, with notable strategic investments from T. Rowe Price and Amazon.