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What’s up with the new blue Waymo vans in Phoenix?

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 14, 2025

Waymo is testing new robotaxis in the Valley. Eventually, Waymo hopes, they'll ferry people around — with no steering wheel.

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Phoenix police to use AI to answer non-emergency calls. Is that good?

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 13, 2025

Phoenix expects the system to cut down on non-emergency call hold times, which are anecdotally atrocious.

Phoenix may get Tesla robotaxis an expert calls ‘completely defective’

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror

Jul 28, 2025

Self-driving Teslas may soon compete with Waymos on Valley roads. One engineer says they're prone to “catastrophic failure.”

Micro Center’s new Phoenix store is hiring. Here’s how to apply

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 6, 2025

The tech retailer has started staffing its Arizona location.

Micro Center might finally be opening a Phoenix store. What to know

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 23, 2025

The prayers of Arizona nerds, tech-heads and PC builders may have been answered.

STARLUX Airlines to open direct Phoenix-Taiwan route next year

By Morgan Fischer

May 21, 2025

Phoenix is getting its first direct route to Asia, largely thanks to bringing a Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer to town.

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What’s up with the new hipster Waymos in Phoenix?

By Morgan Fischer

May 9, 2025

The white robot cars are a defining Phoenix feature. But recently, some have taken on a more colorful look.

Uncanny Valley: Why Phoenix has become a laboratory for an invasion of robots

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 23, 2025

The 'bots are among us, including delivery drones, autonomous vehicles and service droids.

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Has Phoenix become a major tech hub in the US?

Mar 3, 2025

Phoenix's tech scene is on the up, and digital marketing agency Ocere shares why these numbers are increasing.

A police Cybertruck was spotted in Phoenix. What’s the deal with that?

By TJ L'Heureux

Dec 20, 2024

No, it’s not from some dystopian future. At least not yet.

You can now find Phoenix New Times on Bluesky and Reddit

By Itzia Crespo

Dec 12, 2024

The digital landscape keeps shifting, and we’re committed to meeting our readers where they are.

We asked ChatGPT to roast metro Phoenix again and it was even more savage

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 9, 2024

The AI is back with more zingers about the Valley — and this time, it’s personal.

Scottsdale police have a new first responder, and it’s a drone

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 27, 2024

The drone, which cost more than $300,000, will launch remotely and reach emergency scenes in as few as 85 seconds.

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Hate your internet service? In Arizona, you’ve got lots of company

By Zach Buchanan

Aug 27, 2024

Arizonans complain about their internet to the Federal Communications Commission — a lot.

The main sign of a gray big-box tech store.

Fry's Electronics: A look back at Phoenix’s locations of the tech retailer

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 15, 2024

Reloading the glory days of the big-box tech chain’s two Valley locations.

Review: Phoenix's urban sprawl is no match for Lectric's new e-bike

By Adrianna Nine

Aug 9, 2024

At $1,300, the XPress 750 from Phoenix-based Lectric isn't cheap. But it is a pretty fun way to get around town.

Does AI have a place in journalism? We want your opinion

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek

Jul 22, 2024

Phoenix New Times is involved in an AI cohort to understand how readers feel about AI uses in journalism. We need your help.

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Stop faking it: Arizona House passes 3 bills to fight AI deepfakes

By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror

May 20, 2024

Lawmakers from both parties voted to curb the use of artificial intelligence to make convincing videos of real people.

Coming soon to the West Valley: alarmingly large Amazon drones

By Zach Buchanan

Apr 27, 2024

The skies of Tolleson soon may be abuzz with the hum of whirring machines carrying cardboard boxes.

Arizona sues Instagram for harming youth mental health; TikTok may be next

By TJ L'Heureux

Oct 24, 2023

Kris Mayes joins attorneys general in dozens of other states in suing parent company of Facebook, Instagram.

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