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Could improving vehicle safety technology pave the way for self-driving cars?
Improving vehicle safety systems and technology could lead to motorists becoming more accepting of self-driving cars, according to AAA.
Wix.com hits 200 million users, says will continue to invest
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Wix.com, which helps small businesses build and operate websites, said on Thursday it had reached 200 million users globally after adding by more than 31 million users in 2020.
Drought hits Taiwan drive to plug global chip shortage
Taiwan’s drive to plug a global shortage of microchips has hit a snag – a lack of water for its foundries caused by a drought.
US food app drivers take more deliveries, but they aren’t seeing higher pay
US drivers for third-party delivery apps such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and GrubHub experienced a flood of orders at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, as restaurants closed for in-person dining and patrons largely decided to enjoy their meals at home.
China imposes new rules to restrict independent online content creators
China has this week imposed its tightest restrictions to date on the publication of original content online via short video and “self-media” accounts, in the latest escalation of its ongoing crackdown on public discourse.
EU looks to drones, space communication to get ahead in tech race
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission on Monday announced three flagship projects - in drone technologies, space communication and space traffic management - aimed at giving the 27-country bloc a competitive edge in these new fields.
Global tech firms in Australia launch anti-disinformation code
Global tech firms in Australia unveiled a new code of practice on Feb 22 to curb the spread of disinformation online, following pressure from the government.
Exclusive: White House working with Facebook and Twitter to tackle anti-vaxxers
(In Feb. 19 story, corrects name of group in paragraph 11 to Center for Countering Digital Hate instead of Center for Countering Digital Health)
Analysis: Carmakers wake up to new pecking order as chip crunch intensifies
BERLIN (Reuters) - The semiconductor crunch that has battered the auto sector leaves carmakers with a stark choice: pay up, stock up or risk getting stuck on the sidelines as chipmakers focus on more lucrative business elsewhere.
Chatty robot Franzi cheers up German patients
Beyond cleaning the hospital, Franzi the robot also cheers up patients and staff, with some humour programmed into its routine.
