Tesla faces lawsuit and federal probe after fatal Texas crash
Federal regulators are investigating a fatal Texas Tesla crash, while the victim's family has sued the driver and Tesla, citing conflicting reports on Autopilot usage.
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415 storiesZoox updates robotaxi design ahead of commercial launch
Amazon-owned Zoox has upgraded its robotaxi design for comfort and function, as the company hopes to launch commercial service later this year pending regulatory approval.
Samsara debuts sticky Bluetooth label to combat global cargo theft
Samsara is launching a disposable, business-card-sized Bluetooth tracking label designed to combat global cargo theft by leveraging its existing fleet sensor network for real-time visibility.
OpenAI unveils Jalapeño, its first custom inference chip
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, its first custom-built inference processor developed with Broadcom, aiming to improve performance-per-watt and reduce reliance on Nvidia hardware.
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.
Meta 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.
Autnmy AI launches global robotaxi benchmarking index
Autnmy AI has launched a generative AI platform to benchmark autonomous vehicle companies globally, with China’s Baidu Apollo Go currently holding the top spot.
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.