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Uber still using stolen Waymo self-driving tech, may be forced to acquire Google license: Report
•Uber wants to catch up to Waymo in the development of software to install in cars for driverless taxi services.
Waymo says it is now offering 'rider-only' trips in Phoenix, Arizona, to expand into delivery services
•Waymo hasn't disclosed how many fully automated rides it has given, but has indicated it is still a small number.
Waymo is testing complimentary Wi-Fi in its self-driving taxis to entice new riders
•Waymo is persuading passengers that their ride service is less stressful than driving own cars.
Apple reportedly acquires self-driving shuttle firm Drive.ai for an undisclosed sum
Tech2 News Staff •Apple is vying against rivals such as Alphabet Inc’s Waymo to develop self-driving vehicles.
Self-driving tech company Aurora partners with Fiat Chrysler to build autonomous platforms
•Aurora already has partnerships with Volkswagen AG, Hyundai Motor Co and China’s Byton to develop and test self-driving systems
Tesla robotaxis are coming to US roads next year, Elon Musk slams use of Lidar
•Musk had previously forecast that cars would be fully self-driving by 2018, a target Tesla has missed.
Uber wins $1-bn investment from Toyota, SoftBank for development of driverless ridesharing services
•Toyota has already invested $500 million in Uber as the firm races Google-owned Waymo and a host of other companies, including major automakers, to develop self-driving vehicles.
Tesla releases new update which lets the car switch lanes automatically
Tech2 News Staff •Tesla has released a mode for its car that will completely let your car decide when to change lanes.
Google I/O scheduled from 7-9 May; Updates to Android, Maps, Gmail, Stadia expected
Tech2 News Staff •The schedule provided by Google shows that after the keynote, there will be developer sessions and more.
Apple to lay off 190 employees working in its self-driving car division Project Titan
Tech2 News Staff •In terms of mileage logged also, Project Titan is far behind its competitors such as Waymo, Tesla and others