Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
Waymo is planning a voluntary software recall affecting its robotaxi fleet, prompted by concerns from federal regulators and school districts regarding the vehicles’ behavior around stopped school buses. The National…
DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations
LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio’s new film, One Battle After Another, is emerging as a frontrunner in the upcoming awards season, receiving nine Golden Globe nominations on Monday. The nominations…
Sources: AI synthetic research startup Aaru raised a Series A at a $1B ‘headline’ valuation
Aaru, a newly launched startup pioneering the use of AI-driven market research, has secured a Series A funding round led by Redpoint Ventures. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to simulate…
Pioneering treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy is showing remarkable success in reversing aggressive and previously incurable blood cancer in a small group of patients, offering new hope for those with limited treatment…
Ex-Googler’s Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people
Yoodli, an AI-powered communication training startup, has rapidly increased its valuation to over $300 million, more than tripling its worth in just six months. This surge in value follows a…
Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso – it sold first
Digital artist Mike Winkelmann, widely known as Beeple, is once again generating significant buzz in the art world with a provocative installation at Art Basel Miami Beach. The project, titled…
After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature has once again captivated users, offering a personalized look back at their listening habits. This popularity has spurred a wave of other platforms to create similar…
Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot
A lawsuit has been filed against popular livestreamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., following an incident in September where he allegedly damaged a humanoid robot influencer…
How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?
The entertainment industry is reeling from Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal announced this week that promises to dramatically reshape the media landscape. The move,…
Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?
Many startups face a critical juncture years after initial launch: a need for fundamental change that goes beyond pivoting. Increasingly, founders are considering a more drastic step – a “refound”…