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Austin Will Be Third City To Test Ford’s Self-Driving Cars
Innovation // September 25, 2019

Ford Motor Company has chosen Austin, Texas as another city to test out and deploy self-driving vehicles, according to a report by CNBC. The company wants to get the business off the ground by 2021. Ford, along with its tech partner Argo AI, will start...

How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers
Blockchain // May 08, 2019

Blockchain technology is taking hold in the Southwest, with the help of organizations encouraging development in the space. A group called the Austin Blockchain Collective, for instance, is looking to establish the Texas city as a hub for blockchain innovation. “When blockchain technology is discussed,...

Amazon To Create 800 New Jobs At Austin Tech Hub
Amazon // March 28, 2019

Amazon announced on Thursday (March 28) that it is expanding its Austin Tech Hub, and will be creating 800 new tech jobs. In a press release, Amazon said the jobs will be in the areas of software and hardware engineering, research science and cloud computing....

Ford To Test Self-Driving Vehicles In Austin
Innovation // March 14, 2019

Ford is gearing up to test its self-driving vehicles in another U.S. city, according to reports stating that a testing program in Austin will launch soon. Citing sources familiar with the development, the report said the test in Austin is coming ahead of the launch...

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Austin Mayor Announces Cancellation Of SXSW Due To Coronavirus

March 07, 2020
The annual music and culture festival SXSW in Austin, Texas has been canceled due to fears over the spreading of the coronavirus, according to a report by Dallas News. The festival, which was slated to be held from March 13 to March 21, is intended to bring together musicians, speakers, government figures, comedians and others […]

Austin Will Be Third City To Test Ford’s Self-Driving Cars

September 25, 2019
Ford Motor Company has chosen Austin, Texas as another city to test out and deploy self-driving vehicles, according to a report by CNBC. The company wants to get the business...

Amazon To Create 800 New Jobs At Austin Tech Hub

March 28, 2019
Amazon announced on Thursday (March 28) that it is expanding its Austin Tech Hub, and will be creating 800 new tech jobs. In a press release, Amazon said the jobs...

Ford To Test Self-Driving Vehicles In Austin

March 14, 2019
Ford is gearing up to test its self-driving vehicles in another U.S. city, according to reports stating that a testing program in Austin will launch soon. Citing sources familiar with...