Consumer

3 November 2026

Waymo extends Los Angeles robotaxi service to Torrance, El Segundo and Manhattan Beach

United States: riders still cannot be picked up or dropped off at Los Angeles International Airport.

Consumer · 2 Nov

United States: Tesla began Robotaxi rides in Fort Worth on 2 November, its seventh city, according to the Fort Worth Report.

Consumer · 2 Nov

PCWorld's hands-on test finds useful edge mopping and a need to clear cables first.

Consumer · 1 Nov

United States: the Reaper carried a 1.2 kg payload at 491 mph, and the run was not officially recorded by Guinness.

Consumer · 1 Nov

A local-only mode retains navigation and obstacle avoidance, techAU reports.

Consumer · 30 Oct

Japan: Toyota and Waymo plan to start testing and validating autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan in 2027, built at Toyota's Takaoka plant.

Consumer · 29 Oct

Eligible DoorDash orders can travel by robot around Griffith University and the surrounding precinct.

Consumer · 19 Oct

A kiosk at Terminal 3's Gate 42 moves cups between a drinks machine and a customer window.

Consumer · 14 Oct

The Ambient's hands-on trial shows strong mopping, with dried ketchup still needing help.

Consumer · 6 Oct

Just Eat has added a fourth Morrisons store to its Starship delivery trial.

Consumer · 1 Oct

Trusted Reviews puts Dreame's vacuum and mop through carpet, hard-floor and edge-cleaning tasks.

Consumer · 28 Sep

ROBYN'S uses goodBytz cooking equipment and a separate automated drinks system in an operating restaurant.