Podcasts about robotaxis

(Sept 17,2025)Neil Saaverda fills in for Bill while he is out on Vacation. Texts from suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting offer insight into motive. Zoox Robotaxis launch in Las Vegas, ferrying passengers on the Strip. Average FICO score falls… who's seeing the largest drop?

(Sept 15,2025)Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is out on vacation. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show to discuss the iOS 26 launch, new iPhones coming, another Amazon Prime Day announced, and the NEW robotaxi in Las Vegas. Everything you think about divorce is probably wrong. Why is beef so expensive these days?

Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill while he is out on vacation. KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show to discuss the iOS 26 launch, new iPhones coming, another Amazon Prime Day announced, and the NEW robotaxi in Las Vegas.

Tesla stock is RIPPING to $420 per share today as news comes out that Elon Musk purchased $1B of stock on the open market. Excitement is surging ahead of the shareholder meeting in November, and Elon's new $1T compensation package. In addition to Elon getting back onboard, Robotaxi has been expanding and Megablock was just announced. Join me as I sip tea and scheme on the latest Tesla stock news!! Tesla Master Plan part 4: https://www.tesla.com/master-plan-part-4Tea & Tesla #1: Elon Buys $1B of Stock0:00 Tesla Stock hits $420!0:40 Elon Buys $1B of Tesla Stock1:25 Elon hasn't been paid since 2018…2:01 New $1T pay package for Elon from Tesla9:54 My thoughts on Tesla stock13:24 Tesla Energy Growth & MegabuckMy X:   / gfilche  HyperChange Patreon :)   / hyperchange   Disclaimer: I'm long Tesla stock. This is not financial advice.

- Tesla Boosts Production at German Plant - Musk Buys $1 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock - BYD's Market Cap Plummets By $45 Billion - China Auto Industry Expected to Shrink Fast - UAW Seeks Full Pensions and Healthcare for Retirees - Magna to Build EVs For Xpeng In Austria - Amazon Testing GM BrightDrop Vans - Ram Cancels Electric Pickup Truck - Chrysler Scales Back EV Plans - WeRide Launches Robobus In Belgium - Toyota E-Palette Shuttle on Sale in Japan - Autoline Drive Modes Poll Results

As Tesla (TSLA) rallies on Elon Musk's $1 billion share purchase, @LikeFolio's Megan Brantley points to consumer interest revving higher for the company. She shows how the end to EV tax credits gave a boost to consumer interest as more people looked into buying Tesla vehicles. Megan later turns to long-term catalysts for Tesla by examining consumer trends in autonomous driving and robotics.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

- Tesla Boosts Production at German Plant - Musk Buys $1 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock - BYD's Market Cap Plummets By $45 Billion - China Auto Industry Expected to Shrink Fast - UAW Seeks Full Pensions and Healthcare for Retirees - Magna to Build EVs For Xpeng In Austria - Amazon Testing GM BrightDrop Vans - Ram Cancels Electric Pickup Truck - Chrysler Scales Back EV Plans - WeRide Launches Robobus In Belgium - Toyota E-Palette Shuttle on Sale in Japan - Autoline Drive Modes Poll Results

On this week's episode of Ride the Lightning: The Tesla and EV Podcast, new evidence suggests Tesla's Robotaxi network is about to roll out in two more southwestern US states. Plus: using non-Tesla chargers is about to get easier for Tesla owners in a new pilot program, Tesla Energy unveils the Megablock, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their “One-time Payment” option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).  BONUS: If you're in or going to be in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, bring your car to be professionally detailed at Immaculate Reflections! They're offering a Summer special: $200 off of any paint correction service, $500 off of any ceramic coating package, and 15% off of any PPF package. Check out his website at irdetailing.com

Lyft CEO David Risher is leading a comeback story at the ridesharing company. Two years into the job, he's made Lyft profitable, expanded into Europe, and grown market share against Uber. In this conversation with Mosheh, Risher looks into the future: hybrid fleets of drivers and robotaxis, how AI will shape transportation, and whether the next generation of Americans will even need to learn how to drive. He lays out Lyft's vision for cities of the future — and how to balance innovation with human connection at a time when technology often isolates more than it brings us together. Risher also reflects on his experience at senior levels of Microsoft and Amazon, sharing what he's learned about leadership, customer loyalty (obsessions), and the lessons tech has and hasn't learned from the past couple decades.  Mosheh Oinounou (⁠@mosheh⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

In this milestone 100th episode of the Brainstorm podcast, Sam Korus, Brett Winton, and Nick Grous dive into the latest tech developments, including Tesla's surprising Robotaxi app release and its implications for the future of autonomous vehicles. They explore the potential of Tesla's expansion, the challenges of consumer adoption, and the broader impact on transportation costs and habits.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn't mean we don't have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we're sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we'll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK's quick takes on what's going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:Tesla's unexpected Robotaxi app release has sparked significant interest, indicating a strong market demand for autonomous ride-hailing services.The potential removal of safety drivers from Tesla's Robotaxis could mark the beginning of rapid service expansion and a shift in transportation dynamics.The conversation explores the challenges of changing consumer preferences from car ownership to relying on ride-hailing services, emphasizing cost and convenience factors.For more updates on Public.com:Website: https://public.com/YouTube: @publicinvestX: https://twitter.com/public

Lyft CEO David Risher is leading a comeback story at the ridesharing company. Two years into the job, he's made Lyft profitable, expanded into Europe, and grown market share against Uber. In this conversation with Mosheh, Risher looks into the future: hybrid fleets of drivers and robotaxis, how AI will shape transportation, and whether the next generation of Americans will even need to learn how to drive. He lays out Lyft's vision for cities of the future — and how to balance innovation with human connection at a time when technology often isolates more than it brings us together. Risher also reflects on his experience at senior levels of Microsoft and Amazon, sharing what he's learned about leadership, customer loyalty (obsessions), and the lessons tech has and hasn't learned from the past couple decades.  Mosheh Oinounou (⁠@mosheh⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Comentamos el futuro de la Starship tras sus múltiples lanzamientos y los desafíos pendientes para alcanzar las misiones a Marte y la Luna, en particular el programa Artemis. Explicamos la complejidad de los repostajes orbitales y las presiones a las que se enfrenta SpaceX, y la dificultad de cumplir con los plazos prometidos, como la llegada a la Luna en 2026. Repasamos el Master Plan 4 de Tesla. Ha quedado muy vago y etéreo en comparación con los planes maestros anteriores de la compañía. Comentamos cómo este nuevo plan, centrado en conceptos generales de IA, robótica y sostenibilidad, carece de la especificidad y las metas concretas que caracterizaron las estrategias pasadas de Tesla. Continuando con Tesla, profundizamos en el estado de sus promesas de Full Self-Driving y los Robotaxis, señalando que, a pesar de los anuncios, el servicio de robotaxis en Austin todavía requiere de un supervisor humano, lo que pone en cuestión el nivel de autonomía real. Analizamos las audaces predicciones de Musk sobre la cobertura de robotaxis y el valor futuro del robot Optimus, comparándolas con el historial de retrasos de otros proyectos como el Tesla Semi y el estancamiento del Cybertruck. - Tesla on X: «Master Plan Part IV» / X - Tesla moves ‘Robotaxi' safety monitor from passenger to driver's seat | Electrek - El nuevo Tesla Model Y Performance es una auténtica bestia, más potencia, más autonomía… y un precio que sorprende - Tesla sorprende con el nuevo Model Y L, un SUV más familiar con 6 plazas y tamaño de BYD Tang - SpaceX hace sin problemas un segundo encendido estático de la próxima Starship que va a lanzar - Musk Donated $15M to Trump, GOP in June | Newsmax.com - Exclusive: Tesla's brand loyalty collapsed after Musk backed Trump, data shows | Reuters - Cybertruck Leads Tesla's Used-Car Collapse - Tesla mantiene la caída de las ventas en Europa ante el ascenso de su rival chino BYD ELON está presentado por Matías S. Zavia y Álex Barredo. Su tema original está compuesto por Nahúm García. — Alojado en Cuonda

- Joby VTOLs Fly 50,000 Passengers - China Car Sales Up in August - Mexico Hits China w/ 50% Tariffs - Tesla Owner Loyalty Drops Below Ford - Stellantis Considers Drum Brakes to Cut Particulates - Honda N-One EV Enters Kei Car Segment - Nissan V2V Tech Boosts Fuel Economy 42% - Lyft AVs Battle Waymo in Atlanta - Zoox Opens Business in Las Vegas - Austin Reborn As Old-School EV

- Joby VTOLs Fly 50,000 Passengers - China Car Sales Up in August - Mexico Hits China w/ 50% Tariffs - Tesla Owner Loyalty Drops Below Ford - Stellantis Considers Drum Brakes to Cut Particulates - Honda N-One EV Enters Kei Car Segment - Nissan V2V Tech Boosts Fuel Economy 42% - Lyft AVs Battle Waymo in Atlanta - Zoox Opens Business in Las Vegas - Austin Reborn As Old-School EV

Ce jeudi 11 septembre, François Sorel a reçu Michel Levy Provençal, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Jérôme Marin, fondateur de cafetech.fr, Bruno Guglielminetti, journaliste et animateur de "Mon Carnet de l'actualité numérique", et Marion Moreau, journaliste et fondatrice d'Hors Normes Média. Ils se sont penchés sur le lancement d'OpenAI dans le cinéma, la préparation de la sortie des lunettes connectées d'Amazon, ainsi que l'introduction des robotaxis gratuits d'Amazon à Las Vegas, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Amazon is making its long-awaited leap into the Robotaxi race with the launch of its self-driving Zoox vehicles in Las Vegas. We take a look at the new autonomous vehicles and what they mean for the broader Robotaxi rollout in the U.S.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Amazon's self-driving robotaxi business is up and running in Las Vegas. Zoox is now offering rides for free on and near the Strip. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.

Die EU verhängt eine Kartellstrafe von 3 Milliarden Euro gegen Google wegen Marktmachtmissbrauch im Online-Werbemarkt und Trump droht mit Vergeltungszöllen. OpenAI plant eigene Chips mit Broadcom und erhöht den erwarteten Cash-Burn auf 115 Milliarden. Anthropic zahlt 1,5 Milliarden Strafe für die Nutzung urheberrechtlich geschützter Bücher zum KI-Training. Microsoft mietet Datacenter bei Nebius für 17 Milliarden Dollar. SpaceX erwirbt Mobilfunklizenzen von EchoStar für 17 Milliarden. Meta nutzt Off-Balance-Sheet-Finanzierung für neue Datacenter. Uber plant Robotaxis in München ab 2026. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Apple Event (00:04:45) EU-Kartellstrafe gegen Google (00:11:15) OpenAI baut eigene Chips (00:14:15) Anthropic LibGen-Strafe (00:19:10) KI-Bubble: Mercor & Cognition (00:24:40) Trump Tech-Dinner Update (00:30:00) Meta Off-Balance-Sheet-Finanzierung (00:38:00) Microsoft Nebius-Deal (00:41:55) Second Shot YouTube Golf-Channel (00:52:40) Schmuddelecke (01:04:15) Uber Robotaxis München Shownotes Glöckler's Golf Channel - Second Shot – youtube.com Kartellverfahren: Trump droht Europa mit Zöllen – handelsblatt.com OpenAI beginnt Massenproduktion eigener KI-Chips mit Broadcom – ft.com Anthropic Bücher Urteil – apnews.com Mercor erhält Angebote für $10-Milliarden-Bewertung – theinformation.com Nvidia: GAIN AI Act würde Wettbewerb einschränken, ähnlich AI Diffusion Rule – reuters.com OpenAI Burn – theinformation.com Heißes Mikrofon: Zuckerberg gibt zu, dass sein 600-Milliarden-Dollar-Versprechen an Trump eine Vermutung war – business-standard.com Metas Rückhalt: Schlüssel für 26-Milliarden-Dollar-Deal – bloomberg.com Cognition AI erreicht $10 Milliarden Bewertung durch neue Finanzierung – bloomberg.com Microsoft schließt Nebius-Cloud-Deal ab – bloomberg.com ASML wird Hauptaktionär von Mistral AI nach Finanzierungsrunde – reuters.com Trump LinkedIn – axios.com Holy War Maga – theverge.com Trump-verbundenes Token-Debüt: Konflikt mit Milliardär Justin Sun – bloomberg.com Elon – x.com Coca-Cola rebrandet Produkte in Deutschland – dw.com SpaceX kauft EchoStar-Spektrum für 17 Milliarden Dollar – bloomberg.com Uber München – theverge.com Wifi Signale – news.ucsc.edu

Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including is the Lottery a scam, dad giving up viral homerun baseball to Karen, a family is divorced but a 2% mortgage is keeping them together, US tourism is down, Tesla offers Elon Musk a pay package valued as much as $1 trillion, Robotaxi app now available to all 

- Hyundai Battery Plant Raided by ICE - Tesla's U.S. EV Market Share at Lowest Level Since 2017 - Uber and Momenta to Test Robotaxis In Germany - Dongfeng Adopts Gigacastings - CATL Launches New Sodium-Ion EV Battery - VW, Skoda and Cupra Reveal New Small EVs - Mercedes Unveils New GLC - Avatr Shows Off Wild Sedan Concept - Porsche Develops New Hybrid for the 911

- Tesla Reveals Master Plan Part IV - Model Y Sales Jump in Turkey - Valmet Going Away from Contract Manufacturing - Foxconn Still Plans U.S. EV Assembly - Nissan Scales Back U.S. EV Plans - BMW Puts Roll Cage on a Scooter - McLaren F1 Valued at $4 Billion - Cyber Attack Severely Disrupts JLR - Robotaxi Poll Results

- Hyundai Battery Plant Raided by ICE - Tesla's U.S. EV Market Share at Lowest Level Since 2017 - Uber and Momenta to Test Robotaxis In Germany - Dongfeng Adopts Gigacastings - CATL Launches New Sodium-Ion EV Battery - VW, Skoda and Cupra Reveal New Small EVs - Mercedes Unveils New GLC - Avatr Shows Off Wild Sedan Concept - Porsche Develops New Hybrid for the 911

Summary del Show: • Wall Street arranca la semana en verde con la atención en los datos de inflación PPI y CPI antes de la Fed. • Uber $UBER y Momenta lanzarán robotaxis en Múnich desde 2026, intensificando la competencia en Europa. • SpaceX $SPACE compra licencias de EchoStar $SATS por $17B para impulsar Starlink Direct-To-Cell. • ASML $ASML lidera inversión de $1.5B en Mistral AI, valorada en $11.7B como la startup de IA más cara de Europa.

I took my first Robotaxi ride and I'd love to tell you all about my experience. Plus: Tesla published its Master Plan Part 4, then continued its busy week by proposing a massive new CEO compensation package, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their “One-time Payment” option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).  BONUS: If you're in or going to be in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, bring your car to be professionally detailed at Immaculate Reflections! They're offering a Summer special: $200 off of any paint correction service, $500 off of any ceramic coating package, and 15% off of any PPF package. Check out his website at irdetailing.com

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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss the new expansion announcements from both Waymo and Tesla, framing it as a “heavyweight fight”. Waymo announced plans to expand to Denver and Seattle, with Denver set to become the first city where its fleet will include both Jaguar I-PACEs and Zeekrs. The company also gained regulatory approval to operate at the San Jose (SJC) airport, a move Grayson Brulte predicted five months ago on a previous episode.Meanwhile, Tesla opened the public waitlist for its Robotaxi app, which quickly surged up the Apple App Store charts, reaching #1 in the travel category and #8 overall among free apps.The discussion then broadens beyond the Waymo–Tesla rivalry, touching on the political headwinds Waymo faces in Seattle, NHTSA's recent regulatory changes designed to accelerate autonomous vehicle commercialization, and Torc's $660 million annual burn rate as Daimler Truck explores external funding options.Episode Chapters0:00 Waymo-Tesla Competition 5:48 Waymo's Denver Expansion 8:01 No Uber Partnership for Denver or Seattle?10:36 Waymo's Affection for Unwelcoming Cities, Including Seattle 15:24 Benefits of Autonomy 16:37 Updated NHTSA Rules19:23 Waymo Expands to San Jose Airport, Is SFO Next?24:22 Tesla Opens Robotaxi Waitlist 27:43 Highway Unlocks30:44 Avride Launching on Uber in Dallas33:16 Tensor Auto35:49 Daimler Truck is Seeking Outside Capital for Torc40:18 Next WeekRecorded on Friday, September 5, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to institutional investors and companies, delivering insights needed to stay ahead of emerging trends in the autonomy economy™. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla Master Plan Part 4, a new affordable EV from VW, wireless EV charging, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla releases ‘Master Plan Part 4', a smorgasbord of vague AI promises Tesla (TSLA) board fully loses its mind and offers Elon Musk a pay package worth up to $1 trillion Tesla moves ‘Robotaxi' safety monitor from passenger to driver's seat The stunning Volvo ES90 has arrived and it's the automaker's most advanced EV to date Volvo's EX60 will be revealed January 21st, details emerge Volkswagen vows to make EVs more affordable, starting with the ID.Polo and a new SUV Meet the new BMW iX3: A 500-mile range EV with ultra-fast charging and much more Audi Concept C: a radical new style that may preview a new electric TT drop top sports car Porsche shows off Cayenne EV 11kW induction charging at IAA GM is already planning to cut EV production, including the all-new Chevy Bolt Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/dtmAtvMj2R0

This episode features a large news slate: Record numbers of retirement savers are now 401(k) or IRA millionaires, the NY Giants are to sell a stake to the Kochs, and Tesla opens its Robotaxi app to the public. QOTW: Rapid fire https://www.instagram.com/delano.saporu/?hl=en. Connect with me here also: https://newstreetadvisorsgroup.com/social/. Want to support the show? Feel free to do so here! https://anchor.fm/delano-saporu4/support. Thank you for listening.

Brian White discusses EVs, batteries, solar, and engineering daily on his channel @futureaza. So it's an honor to talk about his insights on:* Tesla Investing and Diversification* Global EV Market and Competition* Invest more in Autonomous Trucking and Semis:* AI, Abundance, and Future Societyand more…Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEfe1724G1cEpisode Highlights:[00:02-07:01] From banking to tesla investor[07:02-09:00] Tesla outperforms the S&P[09:01-11:00] Diversification Wins[11:01-13:56] Beyond Tesla: EVs in China[13:57-16:58] EVs in Mexico and Nepal[16:59-19:00] Autonomous Future, Optimus[19:01-22:26] Future of Engineering - Railways, Maglev[22:27-26:00] Humanity's loss[26:01-29:00] Debate between Abundance and UBI[29:01-32:00] The Passion Economy[32:01-40:43] Specialists vs. Generalists, Dojo Dilemma[40:44-42:39] Final thoughtsSpecial Mentions:* Elon Musk, Walter Isaacson, Franz von Holzhausen, John Cleese* Tesla (including Semi, Megapack, Optimus, Robotaxi, Dojo)* Kathy Wood and ARK Invest* Palantir, BYD, The Seal* Companies: SpaceX, Neuralink, Nvidia, Samsung, TSMC* Locations/Events: Shanghai Auto Show, Fully Charged event in Farnborough, Mexico City, Nepal***Start taking action right NOW!

Tesla just launched its robotaxi app to the public, marking the first time anyone can request a ride in one of its self-driving cars. The service is live in a few U.S. cities and looks a lot like Uber, but every ride still has a safety driver behind the wheel. In this episode, we walk through what the app actually offers, how Tesla is setting it up as a test run for something bigger, and why full autonomy still isn't on the table. We look at how Tesla's vision-only approach compares to rivals like Waymo, what regulators are saying, and how this pilot could shape Tesla's future beyond car sales.

News and Updates: Waymo begins robotaxi testing in New York City, deploying up to eight vehicles in Manhattan and Brooklyn with safety drivers until Sept. 2025. While Alphabet hails it as a milestone, critics like former mayor Bill de Blasio and union leaders slam the move as unsafe and job-killing. DOT insists safety rules will keep pedestrians protected. Waymo is eyeing Dallas, DC, and Miami for 2026 after logging 10M+ rides nationwide. IRS offers EV buyers last-minute relief ahead of the Sept. 30 sunset of the $7,500 federal tax credit under Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Buyers only need a signed contract and payment in place by the deadline—delivery can come later. Newly eligible models for 2025 include Tesla Cybertruck, Kia EV6/EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 5/9, and Cadillac Vistiq. Losers include Rivian, Nissan Leaf, VW ID.4, and Chevy Bolt. Melania Trump is rebranded the “First Lady of Technology” by the NY Post, launching the Presidential AI Challenge for K-12 students. Inspired by her own use of a deepfake to narrate her audiobook, she says AI can “ignite innovation” in schools. The contest offers up to $10,000 prizes and national recognition in June 2026. Critics point to risks of kids bonding with AI chatbots—72% of teens already use them, some with disturbing outcomes. Data centers face growing backlash over water use. A Lawrence Berkeley Lab report warns U.S. facilities consumed 17B gallons of cooling water in 2023, projected to double or quadruple by 2028. Google and Meta disclosed that ~95% of their water use comes from data centers. Communities in the Great Lakes, Texas, and abroad are raising alarms as companies eye water-stressed regions to build AI server farms. Google shares first-ever environmental footprint of Gemini AI prompts. A single text query uses the energy of watching TV for 9 seconds, five drops of water, and emits 0.03g of CO₂—33x more efficient than last year thanks to software and renewable energy. However, the report excludes image/video generation and AI training. DOE projects U.S. data centers could eat up to 12% of electricity by 2028. Bloomberg warns AI is draining water in drought zones. Roughly two-thirds of new U.S. data centers since 2022 are in high water-stress areas, including Texas and Arizona. A 100MW facility consumes 2M liters daily—equal to 6,500 households. Microsoft and OpenAI are experimenting with closed-loop and immersion cooling, but most of the industry still relies on water-intensive evaporative cooling. Protests have erupted in Chile, the Netherlands, and Uruguay over water use.

Apple wil voor eens en altijd afrekenen met die zorg dat het te laat was met AI, dus krijgt chatbot Siri binnenkort een serieuze make-over. Want laten we eerlijk zijn: Siri is voor een chatbot inmiddels al flink bejaard. Apple gaat daarom de AI-strijd aan met de makers van ChatGPT. Zelf redden ze die AI-wedloop niet, geven ze nu wel met zoveel woorden toe. Daarom roept het bedrijf hulp in uit onverwachte hoek: Google. Het zoekbedrijf van Alphabet gaat de onderliggende technologie leveren. Of het ook genoeg is voor Apple om weer een beetje op kop te komen in die AI-race, bespreken we deze aflevering. We hebben het ook over president Donald Trump, het zal eens niet. Die heeft een moeilijke week, nu twee rechters zeggen dat zijn importheffingen illegaal zijn. De oranje president tekent hoger beroep aan. Maar als de hoogste Amerikaanse rechter dat ook gaat vinden, dan kunnen de handelsdeals die hij sloot met allerlei delen van de wereld, ook Europa, mogelijk de prullenbak in. En dat zou desastreus zijn, aldus Trump zelf. Verder hoor je nog waarom de Chinese overheid zich zorgen maakt over gigantische koersstijgingen op de beurzen in dat land en we praten je bij over nieuwe regels aan de Nasdaq dat een klassieke vorm van oplichting, de pump and dump, aan banden moet leggen. Tot slot bespreken we de volgende dolle koerssprong van American Eagle. Want iedereen had er een mening over: die reclame met actrice Sydney Sweeney. De (inter)nationale rel heeft het bedrijf geen windeieren gelegd. Na een moeizaam jaar trok de omzet opeens aan. En hoe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show:Jason and Alex are joined by Nuro's Dave Ferguson to unpack the Lucid–Uber–Nuro deal aiming to launch fully driverless Gravity SUVs on Uber by 2026. They dig into why off-the-shelf sensors and Nvidia's Thor chip drive costs down, how mapping 150 cities improves safety, and why lidar still matters for night and edge cases. Plus: lessons from Cruise's collapse, how regulators think about safety multiples, and why autonomy could finally make rides cheaper than owning a car.Timestamps:(00:00) Show intro…(06:23) Uber x Lucid x Nuro: why this 2026 robotaxi deal matters(09:57) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(11:13) What the self-driving “cost stack” really looks like in 2025(14:08) Road-mapping at scale: Nuro's 150-city data collection push(15:38) Can AVs handle snow & rain? Weather rollout and Uber Black positioning(20:05) Northwest Registered Agent - Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(21:07) Show Continues…(24:24) Probabilistic vs. deterministic driving models — and the DARPA roots(30:08) Stripe Startups - Stripe Startups offers early-stage, venture-backed startups access to Stripe fee credits and more. Apply today on stripe.com/startups.(31:08) Show Continues…(35:38) Post-Cruise reality check: transparency, regulators & trustSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(09:57) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(20:05) Northwest Registered Agent - Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(30:08) Stripe Startups - Stripe Startups offers early-stage, venture-backed startups access to Stripe fee credits and more. Apply today on stripe.com/startups.Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Google will not have to divest its Chrome browser but will have to change some of its business practices, a federal judge has ruled. The ruling comes more than a year after the same judge ruled that Google had acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in internet search. Following the ruling last year, the Department of Justice had proposed that Google should be forced to sell Chrome. But in a 230-page decision, Judge Amit Mehta said the government had "overreached" in its request. In other news, Waymo is preparing to launch in two more markets. The company announced today that it will expand into both Denver and Seattle; and the Federal Trade Commission announced that Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations that the entertainment giant allowed data collection on YouTube videos meant for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of New Zealand's brightest is looking to be a leading figure in the robotics and self-driving car game. Kiwi Dave Ferguson is one of the minds behind Nuro, a US maker of self-driving car technology – a company that just raised US$203 million in a funding round supported by Uber and Nvidia. He began his career in self-driving vehicles with Google, working as a principal engineer on the Waymo program before splitting off to begin Nuro. Self-driving cars have existed in fiction for decades, but real-life examples are a fairly new example, and although many people are sceptical about using them, Ferguson believes that will change. “I think that the safety benefits that we're going to get, the improvement in access, the sustainability, the economic benefits, the time back, like, it's going to be an incredible project,” he told Hosking. “A pretty incredible part of society long term.” “Almost everyone I've ever known who has been in a Waymo, which is the only fully self-driving vehicle ... everyone that has been in a Waymo in San Francisco absolutely loves it.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nuro Cofounder Dave Ferguson talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about the Uber robo-taxi partnership. We also break down NVIDIA's Q2 earnings with SemiAnalysis' Doug O'Laughlin, Seaport Research Partners' Jay Goldberg and The Information's Anissa Gardizy , and we get into Google's potential AdTech spinoff with our reporter Cathy Perloff.TITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda

We would love to hear your feedback!EP 266 News LinksEver wondered what happens when a gig worker has to jump a fence during an Amazon delivery? Or how Nashville became home to some of the highest airport rideshare fees in America? The Gig Economy Podcast dives deep into these stories and more as we explore the increasingly chaotic landscape facing today's drivers.When Nashville International Airport implemented a combined $12 round-trip surcharge for rideshare vehicles while simultaneously forcing drivers to use confusing parking garage drop-offs instead of terminal curbsides, it highlighted the growing tension between traditional services and the gig economy. Meanwhile, autonomous vehicles continue their march into mainstream transportation, with Tesla expanding its robo-taxi service from Austin to California's Bay Area—though their boast of 7,000 miles without incidents drew chuckles from hosts who regularly exceed that distance in mere months of driving.The darker side of the gig economy emerges in shocking incidents captured on video: a rideshare driver with a fake license physically assaulting a CEO over his service dog, a DoorDash driver confronted by a nude customer, and a pedestrian violently attacking a Waymo autonomous vehicle. These stories illuminate the very real safety concerns facing both human and robotic participants in today's transportation ecosystem.From Uber's surprising partnership with Turo allowing in-app car rentals to Walmart Spark's changing delivery structure, we examine how companies continue shifting their business models—often at drivers' expense. We also provide practical insight on how canceling rides affects passenger ratings (it doesn't!) and share our experiences with app algorithms and promotional opportunities that vary wildly between markets.Whether you're a full-time gig worker, occasional driver, or just fascinated by this rapidly evolving industry, our no-nonsense conversation provides both entertainment and essential information to navigate today's complex gig economy landscape. Subscribe now and join our Telegram group to connect with fellow gig workers nationwide!Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTok Subscribe on Youtube

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.The New ICE  (First) | Driverless Cars in NYC (Starts at 43:03) | Why Have Youth Sports Gotten So Intense? (Starts at 1:09:41)If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk marked the one-year anniversary of Autonomy Markets and discussed the reignited debate between LiDAR and vision-only after comments made by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi during an interview. During the interview, Mr. Khosrowshahi stated that in the short term, a combination of camera, LiDAR, and radar is the “right solution,” noting that all of Uber's current partners use this combination. This statement prompted a response from Elon Musk, who argued via a post on X that LiDAR and radar actually reduce safety due to “sensor contention” and reaffirmed Tesla's commitment to a camera-only system. Beyond the technical debate, Grayson and Walt discussed Tesla's expanded Robotaxi service in Austin and the growing opposition to a potential Waymo deployment in New York City.Episode Chapters0:00 One-Year Anniversary of Autonomy Markets2:14 Dara Khosrowshahi Reignites LiDAR vs Vision-Only Debate9:24 Elon Musk's LiDAR Rebuttal 11:49 What if Tesla Embraced LiDAR?14:29 Robotaxi Expands in Austin, Once Again18:14 Traffic Fatalities 20:32 Waymo Begins Testing in New York City26:06 Boring Company is Testing FSD Supervised in Las Vegas29:07 Stellantis Shuts Down Internal ADAS Development Program31:28 Next WeekRecorded on Thursday, August 28, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to institutional investors and companies, delivering insights needed to stay ahead of emerging trends in the autonomy economy™. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz walk you through Nvidia's earnings results, Jerome Powell's recent speech in Jackson Hole, and Trump's new tariff on cheap Chinese goods. ---✅ Ready to start investing? Open a brokerage account on ⁠Public.com/richhabits⁠ and get a FREE 1% match on all IRA deposits, transfers, and rollovers!---‼️ Have feedback to share? Please let us a comment on Spotify! We're excited to mold these new weekly episodes to be exactly what our listeners want. ---

In the latest episode, Vernon, Dan and Lene discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including: Self-driving cars in Arlington Controversial signs at rallies Dogs employed in various departments An interview with Charnita Fox, from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

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- EVs Drive Up Sales in Europe - Kia Wants EU to Keep ICE Ban - Tesla and Waymo Take Different Approaches to Robotaxi Expansion - China Could Lose a Profit Maker - Mercedes Reveals EV Efficiency Efforts - Designer Reimagines the Skoda Felicia Fun - VW Says Amazon Will Save It Millions - Next-Gen Renault Clio Styling Mostly Unchanged - Chinese Automakers Not Backing Off Price War - Chinese Vacuum Maker Targets Bugatti

Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom, talks about the news that the NYC DOT approved a pilot program to test Waymo's driverless cars in the city.

Autonomy's moment is now as the operating stack goes live across software, hardware, availability, and insurance. Outdoorsy Group CEO Jeff Cavins joins the show to unpack how RoboTaxis integrate with marketplaces, city systems, and the consumer experience. Austin's talent, technology, and risk appetite are making it the Autonomy Capital. Highlights 01:31 Why Outdoorsy Group is betting on RoboTaxis 05:44 Software must command the car 10:40 RoboTaxi as the default transpiration benchmark 15:30 FSD & the Airport 25:39 Coverholder status and dynamic underwriting 32:26 Austin's autonomy flywheel 41:50 Safety is the X-factor 45:52 Cargo, errands, agentic ops 51:29 Autonomy in air and ground 58:44 What's Next Austin?Guest BiosJeff Cavins is a distinguished technology veteran with over 22 years of senior-level experience leading and transforming emerging growth technology, software, Internet, and digital media companies. His illustrious career has been marked by significant value creation, contributing to over $32 billion in total market capitalizations. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Outdoorsy Group, he steers a global leader in mobility and accommodations, encompassing Outdoorsy, the largest and most trusted peer-to-peer RV rental platform, and its pioneering insurtech arm, Roamly.Jeff's leadership at Outdoorsy Group is rooted in a deep understanding of market dynamics and a relentless pursuit of innovation. This is exemplified by Roamly's recent achievement of Lloyd's Coverholder status, a testament to its specialized underwriting expertise in complex, niche markets. This strategic move positions Roamly to enable the future of shared mobility across RVs, campervans, carsharing, and even emerging transportation like cybercabs.Before co-founding Outdoorsy in 2015, Jeff served as Chief Executive Officer of Fuze, a cloud communications company recognized by Inc. 500 as the 125th fastest-growing private company in America in 2013. His tenure at Fuze included overseeing the development of "Fuze for iPad," a product personally used by Steve Jobs and featured in Apple's 2011 "We Will Always" global iPad TV ad campaign.Prior to Fuze, Jeff was President and CEO of CallWave (NASDAQ: CALL), a leading provider of internet and mobile-based unified communications solutions. He also served as CEO of Loudeye Corporation (NASDAQ: LOUD), a global leader in digital media distribution technology, which was subsequently acquired by Nokia. At Loudeye, he masterminded the company's global expansion and forged strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Apple, AT&T Wireless, Nokia, and Virgin, ultimately growing shareholder value by over 1700 percent.Jeff's extensive experience also includes serving as a Venture Advisor at Azure Capital Partners in San Francisco, and as Senior Vice President for Exodus Communications, where he managed over $1.3 billion in revenue and 1,900 employees. There, he established crucial strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Google, Yahoo!, eBay, and MSN.Earlier in his career, Jeff founded, presided over, and led CSI Digital, an advanced digital media technology software company specializing in visual effects for the TV and film industries. CSI Digital earned recognition from Inc. Magazine in 2007 as the 100th fastest-growing private company in America and was awarded first place in the inaugural Deloitte and Touche Fast-50 Program in the same year. He began his career with nearly a decade in the broadcast division of Sony Corporation, where he held sales management and engineering roles, and notably designed and developed the Instant Replay system for the NFL, leading its deployment across the league.Guest LinksJeff Cavins: LinkedIn Outdoorsy Group: Website, LinkedIn, InstagramRoamly: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram -------------------Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedInEcosystem Metacognition Substack

We would love to hear your feedback!The gig economy landscape is rapidly transforming with technological advancements and policy changes affecting both drivers and customers alike.Ep 265 News Links• Waymo autonomous vehicles are gaining popularity in Atlanta, where riders cancel multiple human drivers to secure a driverless experience• Amazon is eliminating backdoor and side door deliveries by August 2025 to enhance driver safety• $175 million settlement for rideshare drivers in Massachusetts, guaranteeing $33.48/hour minimum pay for active driving time• Tesla is offering $33/hour positions for robo-taxi safety coordinators as they expand autonomous vehicle testing• Amazon is launching its "most significant grocery expansion ever" with same-day fresh food delivery to over 1,000 cities• Drone delivery is facing economic challenges at $1,350 per delivery compared to $2 for traditional vehicle delivery• DoorDash is partnering with Ace Pickleball Club as their official delivery platform and championship sponsorJoin us on Patreon for bonus content and become part of our Telegram community, where you can connect with fellow gig workers nationwide.Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTok Subscribe on Youtube

The reality of riding a robotaxi on roads around the world has sped up in recent weeks, but as automated driving experiences increase, can we imagine a future where we're ready to give up the family car? 

Plus: Lenovo's CEO says tariff angst has calmed. AI hardware sales lead Foxconn's profit. Ariana Aspuru hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Market Mondays, we dive deep into the biggest stories shaking markets, tech, and culture. From Nvidia and AMD's controversial China concessions to OpenAI's latest model fueling AI valuation fever, we unpack what's hype and what's real. Tesla gets the green light for robotaxi testing in Texas, Samsung might make a surprise search engine move before Apple, and the Nasdaq's record-breaking run sparks debate: is it a healthy bull leg or the start of a dangerous climb? We also explore S&P bear market risks, Visa's battle with stablecoins, the weight-loss drug shakeout, and oil's potential drop into the $60s.We're also watching game-changing shifts in consumer behavior and corporate strategy. AI agents shopping on your behalf, the dominance (and risks) of mega-cap tech, and the single number that could change your investment plan this week. Plus, Las Vegas hotel occupancy dips, the AI server boom-or-bust debate, health giants like UnitedHealth and Novo Nordisk facing turbulence, and the seasonal swing trades that could set you up before “Uptober.” We break down high-conviction trade plans, ASML's puzzling stock action, and a potential sports + streaming mash-up with Disney, ESPN, and the NFL.It's a conversation about power, ownership, and what happens when athletes take control of their brand like never before. Whether it's chips, crypto, commodities, or culture, we've got the insight you need to make smarter moves in today's market.#MarketMondays #EarnYourLeisure #StockMarket #Investing #Nvidia #AMD #AI #Tesla #Nasdaq #S&P500 #Visa #Stablecoins #WeightLossDrugs #OilPrices #AIShopping #BigTech #LasVegas #AIservers #HealthcareStocks #SwingTrading #ASML #SportsBusiness #ShedeurSandersOur Sponsors:* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eylSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy