Category: Tech/AI

The Nevada Transportation Authority has unanimously approved permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to deploy up to 8,000 commercial robotaxis across Clark County, encompassing Las Vegas, over the next year. This regulatory milestone transforms the region into a major testing ground for large-scale autonomous fleet operations. Under the new permits, Tesla leads with an allowance […]

The availability of sports betting odds on the Little League World Series, featuring children aged 10 to 12, has sparked widespread ethical outrage. While state-regulated sportsbooks and legal prediction markets prohibit wagering on minors, offshore and unregulated betting platforms continue to exploit the demand, citing massive public interest that sometimes rivals professional sports leagues. Representatives […]

Uber co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick has launched a fresh critique against the venture capital industry, claiming that only 1 percent of investors prove to be genuinely helpful to startup founders. Speaking on a recent podcast while securing $1.7 billion in funding for his new robotics venture Atoms backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Kalanick argued […]

Confirmed by 2 independent sources. Streaming service Peacock is increasing subscription prices across its entire tier lineup, marking the latest adjustment in a broader industry trend. The entry-level ad-supported plan rises to $8.99 per month, while the top-tier ad-free option sees the steepest jump, climbing to $19.99 monthly. The new rates take effect immediately for […]

Tech enthusiasts and startup founders have only a few days left to secure discounted passes for the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference. The early-bird pricing window, offering savings of up to $300, officially closes on Friday, August 21. Scheduled for October 13–15 in San Francisco, this year’s event will heavily emphasize artificial intelligence applications, financial […]

Sonic Fire Tech has secured $15 million in funding to advance an innovative acoustic fire suppression system that extinguishes flames using sound instead of water or chemicals. Traditional fire protection methods often cause extensive property damage and costly cleanup bills, a problem this new startup aims to eliminate completely. The system relies on inaudible infrasonic […]

Startup founders, investors, and tech professionals have until Friday, August 21, to secure passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at the lowest available rates, saving up to $300. The prominent tech conference is scheduled to take place from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco, gathering thousands of innovators from across the global ecosystem. This year’s […]

Disney’s ultimate fan event, D23 in Anaheim, kicked off with major announcements and footage from Marvel Studios, highlighted by the debut trailer for the upcoming streaming series VisionQuest. The show serves as the final chapter in the trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued through Agatha All Along. The story follows a rebooted Vision on […]

A new scientific study reveals that wildfire smoke is reversing decades of public health progress regarding air quality. Researchers at the University of Maryland found that pollution from escalating wildfires has become a greater prenatal threat than traditional industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust. Exposure to toxic smoke during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of premature […]