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Tech stocks today: Uber and Lucid expanding in Houston, Intel's latest chip moves

Uber rolls out robotaxi trials in Houston next year, teaming with Lucid and Nuro, while Intel unveils its newest chip

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Uber announced plans to launch a robotaxi service in Houston in the coming year, joining forces with electric‑vehicle maker Lucid and autonomous‑delivery firm Nuro. Coverage from Gizmodo, Barron's, Bloomberg.com, Axios and Yahoo Finance highlights the move as a direct challenge to Waymo’s dominance in autonomous ride‑hailing, noting the growing intensity of the self‑driving war.

Future reporting will track the rollout schedule for the Houston service, monitor Intel’s latest chip announcements and assess how the new partnerships reshape competition among tech‑driven mobility firms.

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Quick answers

Which companies are partnering with Uber for the Houston robotaxi launch?

Uber is collaborating with Lucid and Nuro, according to the coverage.

What does the coverage say about competition in autonomous ride‑hailing?

The articles describe the expansion as a challenge to Waymo, indicating heightened competition in the sector.

What other tech development is mentioned alongside Uber’s expansion?

Intel’s latest chip moves are noted in the same coverage, though details are not provided.

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Uber Lucid Nuro Waymo Intel Houston

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