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Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next year

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle company, plans to expand its ride-hailing service, Waymo One, to Washington, D.C. in 2026, the company announced Tuesday.

While the nation’s capital currently prohibits fully autonomous operations, a Waymo spokesperson said the company will work closely with local policymakers over the coming year to help formalize necessary regulations.

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California lawmakers take on ‘surveillance pricing’ as FTC retreats

You pay $75 more for your hotel room than the guest in an identical room next to yours. A friend is charged an extra $10 while online shopping for the same item. The difference in these prices isn’t a result of simple supply-and-demand economics, but rather algorithms that analyze customers’ personal data in order to maximize what an individual will pay. 

“Traditional pricing is based on market forces. Price discrimination is different,” explains Justin Kloczko of the advocacy

Samsung CEO Han Jong-Hee, head of consumer electronics, dies at 63

Han Jong-Hee, a senior Samsung Electronics executive credited with elevating the company’s television business, died Tuesday, the company said. He was 63.

Han, a co-chief executive who oversaw the company’s consumer electronics and

March 2025: Hot-reload on Flutter web, Practical Architecture, Unified Riverpod Syntax

Also included: Lesser-known Dart and Flutter functionalities, latest from Code with Andrea, and some thoughts on vibe coding with AI. https://codewithandrea.com/newsletter/march-2025/

Nvidia's Role in the Next Generation of Humanoid Robots

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced a suite of technologies at the company's GPU Technology Conference 2025 designed to help robots learn how to be robots. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/nvidias-role-in-the-next-generation-of-humanoid-robots/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Nvidia's Role in the Next Generation of Humanoid Robots video

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced a suite of technologies at the company's GPU Technology Conference 2025 designed to help robots learn how to be robots. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nvidias-role-in-the-next-generation-of-humanoid-robots/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Microsoft's Xbox strategy has reader opinions split almost perfectly in half

I recently polled Xbox players on our social media channels, and the results showed an even split of opinion on Microsoft's strategy for the brand.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-xbox-strategy-has-windows-central-reader-opinions-split-almost-perfectly-in-half

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1mo | pcworld.com
 MagStor unveils tape storage drive with Thunderbolt 5 interface for Macs

MagStor launches industry's first LTO tape drive with a Thunderbolt 5 interface, targeting high-end users who need massive, long-term data storage and future-proof connectivity.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/magstor-unveils-tape-drive-with-thunderbolt-5-interface-for-macs

Avoid premature solutions: how to respond when stakeholders ask for certain designs

How to avoid anchoring problems that result in stuck designers

1mo | UX Design
Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals: The best sales from Shark, iRobot, Dyson and others

We might not have personal robot butlers that can clean our entire home, but when it comes to automatically cleaning floors, the future has been delivered. And thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, a number of models are currently discounted. We’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums to produce two guides on the subject — one for the

1mo | Engadget
The best Amazon Spring Sale deals on kitchen tech including discounts on gear from Breville, KitchenAid, Ninja and more

Food is probably the third most-discussed topic in Engadget’s Slack rooms. Having more than a few cuisine-obsessed folk on staff means when there’s an opportunity to review a new bit of cooking tech, we jump at the chance. Right now, thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, a long list of the kitchen tech we’ve covered is on sale. We’re seeing discounts on brands like KitchenAid, Breville, Instant Pot and more. So

1mo | Engadget
These genetically engineered houseplants are 30 times better at clearing toxins

It’s not every day that microbial genetics leads to a chic influencer party in Los Angeles. Yet there stood Patrick Torbey, the lone scientist in a plant-filled wine bar, addressing a roomful of stylish guests nibbling artisan crackers topped with melted Brie.

Torbey was there to introduce the first product from Neoplants, the Paris-based startup he cofounded six years ago with Lionel Mora, a former Google product marketing manager. Their debut

‘I can’t stop’: Diners are stealing from restaurants—and posting about it on TikTok

Restaurant diners can be a sticky-fingered bunch. Who hasn’t been tempted to slip a particularly nice cocktail glass or a tiny saltshaker into their bag after lunch?

But as dining out gets more expensive, more people seem determined to get their money’s worth, swiping everything from cups and plates to steak knives and even cheese graters. And not only are they getting away with it, they’re proudly flaunting their loot online.

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 Navigating the growing complexities of the cloud

Multicloud isn't the future. It's already here, can organizations meet it with confidence?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/navigating-the-growing-complexities-of-the-cloud

 Shadow AI: the hidden risk of operational chaos

As employees embrace unapproved AI tools, how can businesses regain control and ensure security?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/shadow-ai-the-hidden-risk-of-operational-chaos

Save $320 on your pool’s new best friend, the Dreame Z1 Pro cleaning robot

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home, but your outdoor area, too. And while you can have your robovac clean the floors, you’ll want the new Dreame Z1 Pro to clean up your pool.

First unveiled at C

1mo | pcworld.com
Dreame X50 Ultra: Your dream spring cleaning helper gets a discount

The arrival of spring is for many an annual reminder to deep clean the house. After a long winter allergens and dust can build up inside, impacting your family’s health and wellbeing. Instead of dreading this chore, imagine a world in which a clean home is effortlessly maintained.

Enter the

1mo | pcworld.com
How to Conquer Financial Strain in 2025: Finelo and Financial Literacy

The American Psychological Association has long warned that the U.S. is facing a mental health crisis as financial stress soars. Recent research suggests there are generational disparities in this financial anxiety, with each new generation finding thems

1mo | pcworld.com
This fintech startup’s $100 million fund aims to get influencers paid faster

Influencers, how many late payments are you waiting on? Odds are, more than one.

Influencer marketing is a booming $10 billion industry, but for creators, inconsistent cash flow remains a major pain point. Brand budgets shift, campaign timelines change, and payments can

 Xbox testing new Game Hubs feature, update rolling out to select users now

Game Hubs are a new Xbox feature that gathers information on a game all in one place, and it's available for select users now.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-hubs-feature-testing-xbox-insider-program