I Took a Ride in a Self Driving Car (and Didn't Die)

January 22, 2022

At CES, I saw extraordinary gadgets that will probably never make it into the average home. From transparent displays to robot drummers, CES had it all. But one tech I did get to try out that you might someday enjoy was a self-driving car.

Yep, I took a ride in a car that drove itself without any human help. Well, almost without any human assistance. If you overlook the two times the safety driver had to hit the brakes to prevent a crash. So close and yet so far. Check out the top story for all the details.

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• …and more!

-Josh

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