Toyota and Google's Waymo are in talks to develop an autonomous vehicle platform, potentially extending self-driving technology to personally owned vehicles. Waymo, which has logged millions of miles with autonomous taxis in the US, also partners with Hyundai and Zeekr.

A 9.6% compound annual growth rate will push the connected and smart TV markets to 4.2 billion units within the next five years,  Rethink TV predicts.  Operating systems for these devices have become pivotal components of ad placement, recommendation engines and first-party data collection.

General Motors has patented a system that enables vehicles to detect road hazards such as potholes and flooding and then report them to authorities. The system uses sensors, cameras and GPS to gather data and create detailed reports, which are submitted to relevant agencies.

Samsung has confirmed plans to release its Project Moohan extended reality headset later this year. The headset, developed in partnership with Google, is expected to feature high-end specifications, including advanced pixel density, which could lead to a wide range of prices.

World, co-founded by Sam Altman, has officially launched its eye-scanning identity verification system in the US with six retail locations, and it has announced strategic partnerships with Visa and Match Group to expand its ID system's reach. World's biometric verification system uses an Orb device that scans users' irises to generate a unique "IrisCode," and the collaborations are an effort to enhance the utility and acceptance of World ID across different sectors.

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