Rivian Buys Synthetic Data Startup To Boost Its Autonomy Ambitions The deal could allow Rivian to simluate edge cases before they occur in the real world. InsideEVs · 10h ago
‘Tap-dancing through a minefield’: Elon Musk’s $3.5 trillion Tesla-SpaceX merger talks test the first trillionaire’s unchecked power The SpaceX IPO pushed Musk past $1 trillion on paper. Pension funds, a federal judge, and workplace-safety data show how little stands between him and the companies he runs. Fortune · Oct 21
In 2013, Tope Awotona emptied about $200,000 of his savings to build Calendly; eight years later investors valued the company at $3 billion In 2013, Tope Awotona launched Calendly to tackle the difficulties professionals face in scheduling meetings. His journey began with personal funds, retirement savings, and loans, slowly gathering momentum. By 2021, Calendly had soared to a valuation exceeding $3 billion, driven by a booming user base and the demand for streamlined… The Times of India · Oct 17
Rivian's Robot Startup Hires Veteran EV Exec Doug Field Rivian's robotics side project, Mind Robotics, just hired longtime EV exec Doug Field, from Ford and Tesla, as president to help build manufacturing robots. InsideEVs · Oct 14
Apple, Google remove Bitchat in India on govt order: Those determined to bypass it will, the ordinary user gets locked out Bitchat, the offline messaging app developed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has been removed from both Apple’s App Store and Google Play in India following blocking directions from the Union ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY). Its website has also become inaccessible across several Indian internet service providers. Newslaundry · Oct 7
19-Year-Old Raises $11M to Launch Core, a $3,499 Screen-Less AI Computer Built to Run Continuously Ghost founder Zain Javaid has raised $11 million to launch Core, a $3,499 screenless computer designed to run AI agents locally and continuously in the background. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Dear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 15 The long-delayed Tesla Roadster reveal has a new date. Here's what Tesla fans should know about Oct. 15 and the company's big spending bets. Barchart · Oct 2
California Robotaxi Law 2028: Up to $10,000 Fines for Emergency Obstructions Over 30 Minutes Under SB 1246 California's new robotaxi law allows local penalties when autonomous vehicles obstruct emergency responders for more than 30 minutes and requires stronger operator support from 2028. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
3.4 Million Reasons to Buy Meta Platforms Stock Meta's new Muse AI app just hit 3.4 million downloads, outpacing ChatGPT's launch. Here's what the surge could mean for Meta stock investors. Barchart · Sep 29
Miami Mansion Sells For $60m: developer offloads custom La Gorce home; TechCrunch founder buys After acquiring a waterfront lot in Miami for more than seven million dollars, a dedicated developer spent four years crafting a lavish family home. Upon moving into his 9,600-square-foot residence, he began receiving unsolicited purchase offers. The property ultimately changed hands for sixty million dollars to a tech entrepreneur, underlining… The Times of India · Sep 22
Three AI Titans, One Terrifying Warning: Amodei, Altman and Musk Say Slow Down Amodei, Altman and Musk warn AI is moving too fast, but Trump rejects a slowdown, setting up a fierce battle over AI safety, China and America's technological future. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Drake invested in esports company 100 Thieves in 2018 when it was valued at about $90 million; 3 years later, its valuation surged to $460 million Canadian rapper Drake became a co-owner of 100 Thieves in 2018. The company's valuation grew significantly from ninety million dollars to four hundred sixty million dollars. This substantial increase occurred over a period of approximately three years. Drake joined as a strategic advisor and co-led a funding round. The Economic Times · Sep 14
MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order Navigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’ The Guardian - US · Sep 1
Nvidia's $12.9B Deal to Buy Hugging Face May Have Made Kevin Durant $60M: Inside the NBA Star's Portfolio The potential impact of Nvidia's reported $12.9B acquisition of AI platform Hugging Face, and how NBA star Kevin Durant's early investment could yield significant returns. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
The Times of India · Aug 11 Quote of the day by Michael Bloomberg: 'I'm not smarter than anybody else but I can outwork you', and a controversial career advice In a professional world caught between working smart and working hard, Michael Bloomberg always maintained that he favored hard work because he was no genius. Today, this stands as a controversial piece of advice, but it remains the core principle that sustained his business career and his time in public…
TechRadar · Aug 11 The CEVA Logistics data breach is having major knock-on effects across Europe - here's what we know Shipping and logistics powerhouse suffers a cyberattack, affecting almost a dozen of its clients - we take a look at the details.
InsideEVs · Aug 3 Rivian's Also E-Bike Kicks Off Deliveries Soon The Also TM-B Launch Edition e-bike, which is made by a Rivian spinoff, should go out to customers this week, TechCrunch reports.
Benzinga · Jul 28 Meta Pledged 100% Renewable Energy in 2016: 10 Years Later, It's Ditching the Plan The artificial intelligence boom is forcing Big Tech to rethink its clean-energy commitments. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is the latest example.
Benzinga · Jul 22 Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey is Making a New Slack — Should Salesforce Investors Be Worried? Jack Dorsey is best known for helping to create Twitter and Square. The entrepreneur and investor has his eyes on another venture with the recent launch of Buzz. Here’s why investors in Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) should be paying attention.
International Business Times · Jul 15 The Fight Over AI Regulation Is Now Happening Inside The Industry Itself AI-linked political organizations have spent tens of millions of dollars in congressional primaries as Silicon Valley groups promote competing approaches to federal and state oversight.
International Business Times · Jul 6 Europe A Distant Third In Global AI Race As France's Station F Pushes To Catch Up Station F is expanding its AI accelerator to help startups reach €1 million in revenue within six months, as Europe continues to chase the U.S. and China in funding, scale and commercialization.
TechRadar · Jul 2 WhatsApp should freeze username rollout as it could ‘increase cybercrimes’, says India — but Meta claims impersonation isn’t an issue The great WhatsApp username rush is on, but there may be problems with scammers and impersonations.
TechRadar · Jun 26 Prediction market giant Polymarket hit by cyberattack, with company confirming user funds stolen — here is what we know Polymarket confirms user funds affected and says it's refunding them in full.
International Business Times · Jun 23 Global M&A Deal Value Set For Strongest Year Since 2021 As AI Drives Megadeals Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, large corporate takeovers continued to gather pace across the technology sector, according to a new report.
International Business Times · Jun 23 Vimeo Owner Bending Spoons Targets Up To $1.62 Billion In Nasdaq IPO Amid Rebound In U.S. Listings Bending Spoons, which owns Vimeo, WeTransfer, AOL and Eventbrite, is preparing one of the biggest European tech listings of the year.