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Passengers try to figure out why a Waymo driverless taxi won't move while traffic backs up behind it in San Francisco, February 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
August 28, 2023, 6:31 am
Can you roll on Shabbos? San Francisco rabbis on the robotaxis flooding city streets
New technology is taking us into uncharted territory in Jewish law – but opinions are mixed on whether added mobility will bring communities closer or drive them apart
By Maya Mirsky
A stressed man driving a car. (SIphotography/iStock/Getty Images)
November 19, 2017, 11:40 am
Driving tests to become computerized in six months — report
Tablets, cameras and text messages will replace paperwork under Transportation Ministry plan to cut waiting times
By Sue Surkes
An Instagram color-corrected photo of a driver using Waze in the Philippines. (Raramaurina/Flickr)
March 30, 2016, 8:20 pm
Find that navigation voice annoying? Cellepathy feels your pain
Driving while using a cellphone is emerging as a major road scourge. An Israeli start-up has some ideas on how to fight it
By David Shamah
Illustrative: A Google self-driving connected car. (Courtesy)
From the WebJanuary 12, 2016, 2:16 pm
Israel brings tech expertise to protecting connected cars
Israel is emerging as a leader in the race to keep cars secure and prevent hackers commandeering your vehicle, Reuters reports
Illustrative photo of a steering wheel (Pixabay)
December 22, 2015, 7:26 pm
The fine art and gentle science of digital nudging
Israeli professor Shlomo Ben-Artzi believes our devices can help make us better people, even if we’re ‘cognitively lazy’
By David Shamah
A Spaceek reflector (Courtesy)
December 9, 2015, 5:36 pm
‘Waze of parking’ app guides drivers to a free space
Spaceek’s novel road reflectors provide real-time curbside information to drivers who would otherwise circle the block
By David Shamah
Driving monitor app screenshot (Photo credit: Courtesy)
April 28, 2015, 7:33 pm
‘Big Brother’ app knows all, tells all on driver behavior
A smartphone ‘tattletale’ that will record driving transgressions spells good news for good motorists, according to its creator
By David Shamah
May 15, 2014, 7:21 pm
App takes the hassle out of car insurance claims
The Finance Ministry hopes to make dealing with accidents and auto thefts easier and less bureaucratic
By David Shamah
Waze co-founder Uri Levine at a Jerusalem conference in May 2013 (photo credit: Flash90)
June 11, 2013, 8:00 pm
Google snags Israeli map app Waze
Estimates put deal at $1.1 billion; Netanyahu congratulates Ra’anana-based firm on sale
By AP and ToI Staff
Waze co-founder Uri Levine at a Jerusalem conference in May 2013 (photo credit: Flash90)
June 9, 2013, 7:20 pm
Google reportedly acquiring Waze app for $1.3 billion
News ends months of rumors on deals with Apple, Facebook, or Google, according to Globes; Waze source refuses to comment
By David Shamah
March 19, 2013, 10:09 pm
Waze promises updates on Obama-related traffic jams
The Israeli crowdsourced navigation app fell short during a huge rainstorm, but is ready for tie-ups during the US president’s visit, the company says
By David Shamah
Accel Telecom Voyager (photo credit: Courtesy)
March 1, 2013, 9:25 am
Israeli retro-carphone could make driving safer
A do-it-all smartphone for cars could help keep drivers keep their eyes on the road, not on their devices
By David Shamah
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