Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch

Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has replaced its CEO just months before the launch of its affordable electric truck. Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is now in charge of the company, having started…

Russian government hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, Dutch spies warn

Dutch intelligence agencies have reported that Russian government hackers are conducting a large-scale global campaign targeting users of Signal and WhatsApp. The Netherlands’ Defence Intelligence and Security Service and General Intelligence and Security Service state that government and military officials,…

Qualcomm’s partnership with Neura Robotics is just the beginning

German robotics startup Neura Robotics has formed a partnership with semiconductor giant Qualcomm to develop the next generation of robots and physical AI. This agreement represents the latest collaboration in the emerging physical AI industry, linking robotics startups with larger…

Zoox starts mapping Dallas and Phoenix for its robotaxis

Zoox is now mapping the streets of Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona. This mapping work is a precursor to testing its autonomous vehicles in these two Sun Belt cities. The company announced it has sent a small number of its…

Flipkart moves its headquarters back to India ahead of IPO

Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has moved its headquarters back to India from Singapore. This relocation is a key step as the company prepares for a potential initial public offering in the coming months. The move comes more than a decade…