Slate Auto opens preorders for $24,950 electric truck
Slate Auto has opened preorders for its electric truck, which starts at $24,950, as the startup aims to capture the underserved low-end vehicle market in the U.S.
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583 storiesMeta launches own-brand smart glasses starting at $299
Meta is launching a new line of smart glasses starting at $299, marking a shift to its own branding while expanding its position in the wearables market.
Tata Electronics confirms data breach after hacker forum leak
Tata Electronics confirmed a cybersecurity incident after a hacker forum claimed to leak more than 630GB of data, including documents allegedly linked to Apple and Tesla.
Apple chip vulnerability enables potential iPhone jailbreaks
Paradigm Shift has disclosed an unpatchable vulnerability in Apple’s A12 and A13 chips, potentially enabling jailbreaks on older iPhone models.
Mach Industries raises $300M to scale defense hardware production
Mach Industries raised $300 million at a $1.8 billion valuation to accelerate its hardware-first defense strategy, bringing its total funding to roughly $485 million.
Shinkei Systems automates fish processing to reduce supply chain waste
Shinkei Systems is deploying robotics to automate the ike jime fish slaughter process, aiming to reduce spoilage and re-shore seafood processing currently handled overseas.
Aura launches 13.3-inch e-ink photo frame for $499
Aura has launched a 13.3-inch e-ink photo frame for $499 that uses a dithering algorithm to render images, with battery life lasting probably one month.
US officials raise concerns over ASML equipment in China
US officials are concerned an ASML EUV machine may have reached China, a claim the Dutch chipmaker denies as it navigates strict export controls.
Amazon considers selling its proprietary AI chips to third parties
Amazon is in early talks to sell its proprietary Trainium AI chips to third parties, a move that could create a ~$50 billion standalone business.
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis over highway construction issues
Waymo has recalled nearly 4,000 robotaxis to restrict highway driving while it develops a fix for performance issues around construction zones.
Apple warns of potential price hikes due to memory chip shortages
Apple CEO Tim Cook warns that surging AI-driven memory chip costs make future hardware price increases likely, as the company struggles to maintain profit margins.
Snap stock falls following launch of nearly $2,200 AR glasses
Snap’s stock fell more than 5% after the company unveiled its new AR glasses, which will retail for nearly $2,200, raising questions about the product's target market.
Fortinet firewalls hit by widespread credential-harvesting campaign
A widespread hacking campaign has compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPNs all over the world, appearing to exploit credential harvesting rather than unknown software vulnerabilities.
Clair Health raises $11.6M for hormone-tracking wearable
Clair Health raised $11.6 million to develop a noninvasive wearable device that uses voice-based AI and 10 biosensors to track hormonal health and cycle phases.
Google brings Gemini AI to its latest $99.99 smart speaker
Google launched a $99.99 Gemini-powered smart speaker, its first standalone audio device since 2020, while introducing a new subscription tier for advanced AI features.
XDOF raises $70 million to build robotics training data infrastructure
XDOF has raised $70 million to build data pipelines and collection tools for robotics, aiming to solve the industry's critical shortage of physical interaction training data.
Qualcomm launches new chips to power AI wearables
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon Reality Elite platform and START toolkit to power over 40 upcoming AI wearable devices, aiming to become the silicon foundation for post-smartphone hardware.
Mobileye to launch its own robotaxi service in 2027
Mobileye plans to launch a robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027, starting with 100 vehicles and aiming to scale to about 17,000 over five years.
Snap unveils Specs AR glasses for $2,195
Snap has unveiled its new "Specs" AR glasses for $2,195, with preorders starting June 16 and shipments expected this fall in the U.S., the U.K., and France.
Sonos launches the Play, a $299 hybrid home and portable speaker
Sonos has launched the $299 Play, a hybrid home and portable speaker that largely delivers on its premise despite some lingering software issues.