Fabian Kamberi, CEO and co-founder of the Berlin-based AI gaming startup Born, believes the current AI companions available are designed to be exploitative. He argues they are geared towards isolating users through one-to-one relationships with AI chatbots. Kamberi told TechCrunch…
Zoox robotaxis are now available for the public to hail in Las Vegas. These custom-built, all-electric, and fully autonomous vehicles operate without a steering wheel or pedals. This is not yet a commercial service, and for now, all rides are…
Riders in Atlanta can now hail a May Mobility robotaxi through the Lyft app. This launch represents the first commercial deployment from the two companies’ partnership. The small fleet of autonomous vehicles is Lyft’s latest attempt to carve out a…
For decades, engineers designing space structures have been constrained by the rocket fairing. Only hardware that can be folded up to fit inside can go to orbit. This makes in-space assembly time intensive and expensive. The International Space Station, the…
Following Anthropic’s recent $1.5 billion copyright settlement, the AI industry is confronting a significant challenge with its training data. There are as many as forty other pending cases seeking damages for the use of unlicensed data. One notable lawsuit involves…
Jaguar Land Rover confirmed on Wednesday that an unspecified amount of data was stolen in a cyberattack. This incident has forced the company’s vehicle assembly lines to a complete standstill. In a statement, the UK-based automaker acknowledged it was aware…
In a bid to retain users and increase engagement, Tinder is overhauling some of its existing features into new, redesigned modes and revamping its home screen. The app is introducing two new modes, Double Date and College Mode, which are…
Three former Google X scientists aim to give you a second brain virtually. This is not in the sci-fi or chip-in-your-head sense, but through an AI-powered app that gains context by listening to everything you say in the background. Their…
Uber users living near New York City or Southern Europe may soon have a new travel option to choose from. By 2026, they could be booking helicopter rides directly through the Uber app. Electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation announced…
Spotify is finally launching high-quality lossless music streaming for premium account holders after years of anticipation. The company first discussed a hi-fi tier back in 2021, which promised CD-quality audio, but the plan encountered multiple delays. These delays were partially…
