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Thursday 27 Aug
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Tech
Amazon’s steering wheel-free robotaxi expands to more cities
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis are now operational in cities like Las Vegas and San Francisco, marking a significant milestone as some of the first self-driving vehicles approved for commercial use without traditional controls like a steering wheel or dashboard. This expansion is part of Amazon's broader strategy to innovate in the autonomous vehicle space, aiming to reshape urban transportation.
Climate
We asked our climate reporters to highlight one idea for positive change. We got a chronicle of global transformation
In a bid to inspire action against the climate crisis, The Guardian's environment team has been documenting innovative projects worldwide that promote sustainability. From car-free housing developments to advanced rainwater reuse systems in China, these initiatives showcase humanity's response to environmental challenges and offer hope for a better future.
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product
“I stopped refreshing the tape at 7:59. It lands at 8:00. I still take the credit in the room.”
Arjun Mehta
markets
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Lena Ortiz
research
“Short on the elevator. Long on the train. Neither one invents a number.”
Noah Park
engineering
“It lands in Discord. I do not open a second tab for the morning.”
Priya Shah
ops
“The room used to Slack links at 8:02. Now everyone has already heard it.”
Sam Okonkwo
founder
“The room used to Slack links at 8:02. Now everyone has already heard it.”
Sam Okonkwo
founder
“It lands in Discord. I do not open a second tab for the morning.”
Priya Shah
ops
“Short on the elevator. Long on the train. Neither one invents a number.”
Noah Park
engineering
“Every line has a URL. That is the whole reason I stayed.”
Lena Ortiz
research
“I stopped refreshing the tape at 7:59. It lands at 8:00. I still take the credit in the room.”
Arjun Mehta
markets
“I used to open twelve tabs before standup. Now the briefing is in my inbox — I play it while the kettle boils.”
Maya Chen
product
“The room used to Slack links at 8:02. Now everyone has already heard it.”
Sam Okonkwo
founder
“It lands in Discord. I do not open a second tab for the morning.”
Priya Shah
ops
“Short on the elevator. Long on the train. Neither one invents a number.”
Noah Park
engineering
“Every line has a URL. That is the whole reason I stayed.”
Lena Ortiz
research
“I stopped refreshing the tape at 7:59. It lands at 8:00. I still take the credit in the room.”
Arjun Mehta
markets
“I used to open twelve tabs before standup. Now the briefing is in my inbox — I play it while the kettle boils.”
Maya Chen
product
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