Waymo’s driverless cars are apparently an insurance company’s dream

Waymo’s fleet of driverless vehicles are operating in more cities and a study indicates that may reduce crashes on roadways. The study, a non-paid partnership between Waymo itself and reinsurer Swiss Re, indicated Waymo’s cars result in fewer insurance claims than those operated by people. Swiss Re analyzed liability claims from collisions covering 25.3 million miles driven by Waymo’s...

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Amazon to pay OSHA $145,000 in workplace safety settlement

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reached a settlement with Amazon about alleged hazardous workplace conditions at ten of the tech giant's facilities. Under the terms of the settlement, Amazon will pay a penalty of $145,000 and must implement "corporate-wide ergonomic measures" to reduce the risk of worker injuries. OSHA will also continue inspecting the facilities for the...

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iPhone 17 Air: Mockup Is Compared To iPhone 16 Pro Max Reiterating Ultra-Thin Design

Rumors suggest that Apple is developing an ultra-thin model for its iPhone 17 lineup, possibly named iPhone 17 Air. Recently, leaker Majin Bu shared mockup images comparing this new design with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, highlighting a striking difference in thickness. The mockup suggests the iPhone 17 Air could be just 6mm thick, potentially making it the thinnest...

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Google Faces Layoff Rumors Amid Potential Chrome Sale

Regulatory pressures in the U.S. and other countries accusing Google of monopolizing the online search market have fueled discussions about the potential sale of Chrome, raising concerns among employees. Reports on the anonymous forum Team Blind suggest this move could trigger mass layoffs in early 2025, with about 1,200 employees reportedly already let go before Christmas. A Team Blind...

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