Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google's parent Alphabet, is going international. The company on Monday said it's partnering with Japanese taxi service Nihon Kotsu and taxi app Go to bring its fully electric, autonomous vehicles to Tokyo as part of a "road trip," during which Waymo deploys testing fleets to build and refine its self-driving technology. In Tokyo, the Waymo Driver "will learn and adapt to left-hand traffic and new driving nuances associated with operating in one of the world's most densely pop ...

T-Mobile and SpaceX have taken another step towards enabling satellite connectivity for T-Mobile's wireless users. On Monday, the two companies announced that they have opened up registration for T-Mobile Starlink, their joint program that allows T-Mobile users to connect to SpaceX's Starlink satellites to gain connectivity in areas where there isn't terrestrial wireless coverage. T-Mobile says the beta program is free for all "postpaid voice customers with a compatible device" and will allow for texting us ...

Apple is reportedly developing a giant iPad that opens up to the size of two iPad Pros.According to Bloomberg's Power On newsletter on Sunday, the company has been working on the foldable device for several years and plans to bring it to market around 2028. The largest current size iPad is 13 inches, but to make playing games and viewing shows and movies better, the screen on the rumored model would open wider and fold when not in use, making it easier to carry.Microsoft and Lenovo have attempted similar co ...

Apple plans to phase out the technology that currently powers its Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections in favor of an in-house chip, further reducing its dependency on third-party providers, says a Thursday report.According to Bloomberg, Apple has been developing the chip, code-named Proxima, for several years. The chip is expected to debut in iPhones and smart home devices starting next year, replacing technology currently supplied by Broadcom.Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.This move ...

Core Insights - Meta experienced a significant outage affecting multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads, with services nearly restored by late afternoon [1][2] - The outage began around 10 a.m. PT, with users reporting issues such as error messages and slow loading times across various apps [1][2] - Cisco ThousandEyes attributed the outage to internal server errors and timeouts, indicating potential backend service issues within Meta [2] User Impact - Users reported widespread issues on social media, with many taking to X (formerly Twitter) to discuss their experiences and share memes related to the outage [3] - Meta acknowledged the technical issues and apologized for the inconvenience caused to users [2] Company Response - Meta communicated updates via X, stating they were working to resolve the issues and were close to restoring full functionality [1][2] - The company did not provide immediate details on the specific causes of the outage when requested [2]

Core Insights - Meta is experiencing a significant outage affecting multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads [1][2] - The outage began around 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, with users reporting issues such as error messages and loading delays [2] - Cisco ThousandEyes has identified the cause of the outage as "internal server errors and timeouts," suggesting problems with Meta's backend services [3] Summary by Sections Outage Details - Users reported widespread issues across Meta's platforms, with Instagram showing error messages and a spinning wheel on the mobile app [1] - The "following" tab on Instagram displayed a "couldn't load activity" message, although Stories appeared to be functioning [1] User Impact - Reports of the outage surged at approximately 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, affecting all major Meta applications simultaneously [2] - Users expressed their frustrations on X (formerly Twitter), sharing experiences and memes related to the outage [3] Company Response - Meta acknowledged the technical issues impacting user access and stated they are working to resolve the problems as quickly as possible [2] - The company has not provided specific details regarding the cause of the outage or an estimated time for resolution [3]

Meta appears to be having a widespread outage across its social media and messaging apps, with Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads all experiencing problems loading.Instagram is showing error messages on the web, and the mobile app has a spinning wheel when you try to refresh your feed. Though Stories appear to be working on Instagram, the "following" tab is also showing a "couldn't load activity" message.Instagram outage reports began spiking at around 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, accord ...

We all know Siri as the voice-enabled virtual helper that lives inside your iPhone. But in the future, Siri could be much more than just a way to manage your Apple devices hands-free. It could evolve into the connective tissue between Apple's future products, from smart glasses to home displays, potentially determining whether Apple can make another hit as meaningful as the iPhone. Voice-controlled gadgets are nothing new; Siri has been available on the iPhone for 13 years, and both Amazon and Google manage ...

Apple appears to be ramping up its Siri efforts to secure a spot as a key player in the AI arms race.The company is reportedly working on a more conversational version of its voice assistant Siri that'll be powered by advanced large language models, Bloomberg reports. Employees are internally calling the project "Siri LLM."The goal is to make Siri interactions more natural, intuitive and capable of handling complex requests faster. This effort is part of Apple's larger push to catch up with OpenAI's ChatGPT ...

Meta says it's taken down more than 2 million accounts this year linked to overseas criminal gangs behind scam operations that human rights activists say forced hundreds of thousands of people to work as scammers and cost victims worldwide billions of dollars. In a Thursday blog post, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp says the pig butchering scam operations — based in Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines — use platforms like Facebook and Instagram; dating, messa ...