Waymo has submitted its initial documents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of an ongoing federal investigation into a January incident where one of its robotaxis collided at low speed with a child near a California school. The U.S. safety regulator is probing how Waymo’s autonomous vehicles determine speed limits around […]
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In a recent episode of TechCrunch’s Build Mode, Puzzle founder and CEO Sasha Orloff shared key lessons on venture capital fundraising. Having collectively raised over $1 billion across his ventures, Orloff broke down what investors genuinely look for in startup founders. According to Orloff, investors do not expect perfection, but they do demand a realistic […]
Continue ReadingThe massive expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure has turned computational power, specifically GPUs and data centers, into the single largest expense for developers. Despite hundreds of billions in capital pouring into the sector, a standardized pricing mechanism or hedging tool for compute costs has been conspicuously absent. Addressing this gap, startup Silicon Data has secured […]
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Actress and wellness entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly planning to host an exclusive, private dinner honoring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at her Hamptons residence. The gathering is set to bring together influential figures from the tech and business sectors. Beyond her career in entertainment, Paltrow is an active tech investor through Kinship Ventures, a firm […]
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Recent leaks found within macOS code indicate that Apple is preparing to release AirPods equipped with small cameras. This hardware addition is designed to feed visual information directly into the upgraded Siri digital assistant through a feature known as Visual Intelligence. While wearable cameras often face public scrutiny regarding privacy concerns, reports suggest these specific […]
Continue ReadingReddit is launching tests for a new multimedia experience that brings audio and video formats to its platform, taking inspiration from viral storytelling trends popularized on apps like TikTok. Users will be given the option to listen to or watch narrated posts, allowing for background listening while multitasking. This initiative addresses the widespread trend where […]
Continue ReadingRelay, an AI-powered workflow automation startup founded in 2021, is shutting down its operations, with its core staff and founder Jacob Bank moving to Google’s Chrome team. Paid users will lose access in mid-September following initial closure announcements made over the summer. Jacob Bank, a former Google executive who previously sold his startup Timeful to […]
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Analog photography enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as the second-generation Polaroid Go instant camera drops to a record-low price on Amazon. The compact bundle, which includes a 16-photo film pack, is currently available for $71.99, down significantly from its standard $109.99 retail price. Designed for portability and vintage charm, the miniature camera shoots […]
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Elektron’s Model series, specifically the Model:Samples and Model:Cycles, often remains an overlooked entry point for electronic music production. While frequently overshadowed by flashier brands or the company’s more expensive flagship hardware, these budget grooveboxes pack incredible value and depth into an accessible format. Retailing around $349 and even cheaper on the used market, both instruments […]
Continue ReadingSocial media platform X has significantly expanded its transparency efforts by open-sourcing the core source code for its default ‘For You’ recommendation algorithm. Available on GitHub under an Apache v2 license, the codebase is now substantially larger, offering a detailed look at the parameters that influence how content is distributed across the network. In tandem […]
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