Aug 22

New zero-day startup offers $20 million for tools that can hack any smartphone

Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 15s

Aug 22

FieldAI raises $405M to build universal robot brains, plus Garage raises $13.5M to help firefighters buy equipment

FieldAI builds foundational AI models that help all kinds of robots learn and adapt to new environments using physics. Also, YC backed Garage is a marketplace that sells specialized equipment commonly used in local governments and public safety. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

7m 19s

Aug 21

Dex is an AI-powered camera device that helps children learn new languages

A new gadget called Dex allows kids to take pictures of objects and the AI translates the word into different languages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 27s

Jul 2024

Ford’s EV plans are in flux once again as it invests $3B into its biggest trucks

Ford is still pushing forward on electrification, notably by increasing hybrid options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 7s

Dec 2024

A new wave of desalination startups argues that deeper is better

Advances in robotics and seabed electrification have enabled a trio of startups to pursue deep sea reverse osmosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 54s

Dec 2024

Postal Service’s electric mail trucks plan falling far short of its goal

Defense contractor Oshkosh has only built 93 of the 3,000 planned electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 m

Jan 2025

Sam Altman’s World now wants to link AI agents to your digital identity

Plus - Flip, the TikTok Shop rival, launches a creator fund that grants up to $100M of equity; Kodiak has made its first driverless truck deliveries to customer Atlas Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 14s

Feb 2025

We can’t quit electric cars — or robotaxis

Robotaxis: in. EVs: Out? The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to talk about the goings-on in the transportation industry, including the reasons car makers are slowing down on EV production (but not giving up entirely) and why suddenly everyone's back in on robotaxis. Then, The ... Show More

1h 16m

Sep 2024

Are Retro EV City Cars... The Future?

We all know EVs tend to work best in cities, we also know most EVs are a bit boring... enter a wave of retro-styled EV city cars designed to save us from mundane motoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

35m 15s

Oct 2024

Musk Unveils Tesla’s Robotaxi but Offers Few Details

Tesla’s robotaxi excited fans at a splashy event who are betting the company’s future is in robotics. But those watching online seemed underwhelmed, and investors were frustrated by the lack of details provided by CEO Elon Musk about the rollout of the company’s driverless cab. W ... Show More

13m 11s

Jun 2021

6/11/21: Microsoft preps for its big Windows event with an 11-minute startup sound remix… and more news

Microsoft preps for its big Windows event with an 11-minute startup sound remix; Apple hires former BMW and Faraday Future exec to EV team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3m 54s

Zevo’s EV-only car-share fleet is helpin...