Vespa's maker creates a robot butler

Here’s the situation: You walk out of the supermarket with three bags in each hand and it already feels like your arms are gonna fall off. We’ve all felt like a pack mule at some point, and one company is hoping to change that with its personal cargo robot, Gita.  The bot was created by…

Uber, Amazon, Tesla ramped up US lobbying in 2016

Many major tech companies spent less money lobbying in Washington in 2016, but a handful, including Uber and Amazon, invested significantly more in attempting to influence politicians and the regulatory process. The money, which totals tens of millions of dollars, is spent on workers and companies that monitor bills and schmooze with politicians and their…

Ahead of Apple earnings, analysts focus on next iPhone

While Wall Street waits for Apple’s earnings report on Tuesday, industry analysts are already pondering the next iteration of the California company’s iPhone line. Those analysts agreed that this year’s iPhone will have special significance. After all, this month was the 10th anniversary of the iconic smartphone’s introduction by Steve Jobs, and come summer the…