Bay Area-based robotics firm Figure this week announced that its humanoid officially took its first steps — a milestone it hit a few days shy of of the company’s first anniversary.
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May 1
Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs; plus, Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel
Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too. Plus, web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod ... Show More
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Apr 30
Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the public; plus, Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs
Divine, a Vine reboot backed by Jack Dorsey’s nonprofit, revives six-second looping videos. Also, Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
8m 35s
Apr 29
Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal; plus, Lovable launches its vibe-coding app
After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department. Also, the app allows developers to vibe code web apps and websites on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi ... Show More
4m 52s
Apr 2024
Ethiopian plastic upcycling startup Kubik gets fresh funding, plans to license out its tech
Kubik, a plastic upcycling startup, has raised a $1.9 million seed extension, months after announcing initial equity investment.
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3m 57s
Sep 2023
Bipedal Robot Factory, AI-Powered Ultrasounds, and Panos Panay’s Departure from Microsoft.
Agility Robotics is building its first bipedal robot factory in Oregon, GE is working on AI-powered ultrasounds to combat pediatric and maternal mortality rates, and Microsoft’s Panos Panay leaves company after nearly 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm ... Show More
8m 38s
Sep 2023
AI chip company Kneron raises $49M to scale up its commercial efforts
Kneron, which is developing AI chips to power self-driving cars, among other autonomous machines, today announced that it raised $49 million in an extension to its Series B round.
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4m 19s
Mar 2024
Figure’s AI Robot, AI News, Cognition’s Devin, and the biggest AI bet yet! | E1915
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