British automaker Jaguar Land Rover is beginning real-world testing for autonomous vehicles. Over the next four years, the automaker plans to have a fleet of more than 100 research automobiles for development and testing of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle technologies. The announcement comes immediately after the company detailed plans for all-terrain autonomous driving, signaling the urgency of the goal.

I just spent a week on the beach in Cape Cod, Mass. Nothing better than sunshine, relaxation with the family, and the occasional treat from the beachside ice cream truck. Or so I thought. I actually had to get out of my chair and walk a couple hundred yards to the ice cream truck, while the lucky beachgoers in Mablethorpe, a small seaside town in Lincolnshire, England, are lucky enough to have ice cream delivered to them via drone.

AT&T hopes to use LTE-connected drones to enhance its wireless network and inspect cell towers. The carrier announced the launch of a national trial of "Flying COWs" – or Cells on Wings – to provide LTE coverage at large events or during disasters. The project is being overseen by Art Pregler, who serves as AT&T's director of National Mobility Systems and who began his tech career in the U.S. Air Force. The nation's second-largest carrier is already using drones to perform aerial inspections of its tower in a move that could improve safety and efficiency, and AT&T said perhaps they …

When you think of Samsung, you typically picture smartphones, TVs, and maybe even washing machines or semiconductors. You wouldn't associate the South Korean company with light switches, door locks, and delivery trucks. But that's all about to change. Samsung recently pledged to invest more than $1.2 billion in start-ups and research and development (R&D) for the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices. A clear business opportunity exists for technology manufacturers that can stake a claim in the IoT. Market research firm IDC expects the IoT market to be worth $1.7 trillion by 2020. Much of this revenue will be driven by consumers, with each of us expected …

The next generation of wearable technology will give consumers an unprecedented ability to filter out digital experiences that aren’t of value to them, according to a report by Adobe which launched last week. Adobe’s new report, ‘The Future of Experience: The rules of engagement for brands, technology and people’ explores the impact that emerging technologies like virtual reality, artificial intelligence and wearables will have on customer experiences, and the interaction between customers and brands.

Avis Budget Group is retooling the car rental experience with a new feature in its mobile application enabling customers to upgrade a rental by swiping and use remote control features for their vehicle, showcasing the relevancy of connected car technology for travelers. Consumers can take advantage of the Avis Now feature to control more aspects of their rental experiences through their smartphones, from choosing their desired vehicle color to viewing details within the rental agreement. Instead of spending time waiting in long lines at Avis counters, mobile users can download the Avis app for their iOS and Android devices to …

Alphabet is getting deeper into security business. To that end, its Nest unit is making its Nest Cam safe to operate outdoors. “The Alphabet-owned company today revealed Nest Cam Outdoor, a new camera model with the same simplicity as before, but specifically geared to protecting your home from intruders before they enter your property,” Venture Beat reports.

British automaker Jaguar Land Rover is one-upping competitors’ attempts for an autonomous vehicle. The automaker has demonstrated in videos a number of technologies that will pave the way for a vehicle that can drive itself on all terrains, not simply on roads. As autonomous vehicles are met with both excitement and skepticism, illustrating the mechanics and offering a point of differentiation will help the company retain its fans.

The Walt Disney Company is betting on next-generation mobile ticketing, virtual reality, live streaming and user-generated content as it works with cutting-edge technology and media companies to take their offerings to the next level. The participants in Disney's 2016 Accelerator program include nine startups and one internal project. Each will have access to Disney’s creative expertise and resources over the course of three months to help develop their products and consumer experiences. 

After missing out on the phone business, Intel wants to get in early on smart cars. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich on Tuesday reiterated the chipmaker's goal of getting into smart cars and connectivity at Fortune's Brainstorm Tech Conference. He also acknowledged that it was too late for Intel to go after the already mature phone business. The speech underscored how connected cars, which include self-driving vehicles that use data to drive themselves, represent the next frontier of the mobile business. The cars require a mammoth amount of data in order to participate in the internet of things, or the concept that everything around us …