Humane lays off staff before its 'Ai Pin' begins shippingThe product, which has yet to be fully reviewed, will go on sale in March 2024 for $699.By S. Dent, 01.10.2024
Researchers quantify the carbon footprint of generating AI imagesCreating a photograph using artificial intelligence is like charging your phone.By M. Saleh, 12.01.2023
This $90,000 fireproof tankbot will scout burning buildings for people to saveThe robot can withstand temperatures as high as 650 degrees Celsius. By M. Saleh, 09.21.2023
Amazon launches an accelerator to boost generative AI startupsIt wants those startups using AWS, of course.By J. Fingas, 04.05.2023
Google acquires MicroLED startup Raxium to help boost its AR ambitionsRaxium develops 'miniaturized, cost-effective and energy efficient high-res displays.'By S. Dent, 05.05.2022
Cameo lays off almost a quarter of its staff, including executivesThe 'Cameo Fameo' just got a lot smaller.By K. Bell, 05.04.2022
Sweetgreen bought a robot company to spin better saladsThe goal is to make more consistent, higher-quality food and increase efficiency at restaurants.By K. Holt, 08.25.2021
Smart's airless bike tires use NASA tech to defeat puncturesThe Metl tires are slated for release early next year.By S. Shah, 03.24.2021
The UK government will reportedly buy stakes in tech startupsYour taxes would help fund promising companies.By J. Fingas, 02.27.2021
Peloton will pay $420 million to acquire fitness equipment maker PrecorThe deal could alleviate troublesome shipping and supply issues.By C. Velazco, 12.21.2020
Facebook buys customer service and chatbot startup KustomerKustomer will help the social media giant continue its push into online shopping.By I. Bonifacic, 11.30.2020
Apple's latest acquisition uses AI to figure out what's in your videosThe tech could help the company improve its Photos, TV and News apps and more.By I. Bonifacic, 10.27.2020
BlackBerry phones are back, babyStartup OnwardMobility plans to release a new 5G BlackBerry next year.By C. Fisher, 08.19.2020
Zoom acquires security startup Keybase to offer end-to-end encryptionEncrypted meetings will only be available for paid customers.By C. Fisher, 05.07.2020
Zoom is now 'the Facebook of video apps'Yet another startup that takes our privacy. Seriously.By V. Blue, 04.10.2020
A fleet of sensor-packed balloons will hit the stratosphere this summerWorld View’s Stratolites will provide high resolution images of North and Central America. By M. DeAngelis, 03.05.2020
Toyota invests $394 million in flying taxi startup Joby AviationJoby is developing a piloted, five-seat eVTOL.By C. Fisher, 01.16.2020
Apple just bought a low-power AI startupIt's reportedly spending somewhere around $200 million.By C. Fisher, 01.15.2020
Faraday Future founder files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyThe move is part of a larger restructuring plan, and it could prepare the startup for its IPO.By C. Fisher, 10.14.2019
Another AR headset startup closes its doorsDaqri closed its headquarters and plans to sell its assets.By C. Fisher, 09.13.2019