How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/21/how-fusion-power-works-and-the-startups-pursuing-it/
(03/21/2026)
• For decades, humans have sought to harness the power of the stars to generate electricity here on Earth. And for nearly as long, achieving that goal always seemed just a decade away.
• Now, a slew of startups are closer than ever before and rushing to build fusion reactors capable of putting power on the grid.
Waymo robotaxis are now operating in 10 US cities
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/waymo-robotaxis-are-now-operating-in-10-us-cities/
(02/24/2026)
• Waymo is opening its robotaxi services to the public in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando, as the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company quickens its pace of expansion.
• Waymo doesn’t appear to be slowing down, either. It is planning to launch robotaxi services in several more cities this year, including Denver, London, and Washington, D.C., to name a few.
Tesla says its cars should drive themselves as humans do. Waymo says the bar is higher
(02/08/2026)
• Tesla says cameras alone are enough to help autonomous cars safely drive themselves.
• Waymo robotaxis uses multiple sensors, including cameras, radar, and lidar.
• A Waymo executive said the company isn't comparing its robotaxis' capabilities to humans.
How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering the Middle East towards a driverless future
(01/01/2026)
WeRide, Baidu and Pony.ai expand operations in the Middle East as UAE promotes clean energy and reduces dependence on oil and gas. ...