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.
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415 storiesQualcomm 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.
Jabees launches Peace Duo under-pillow speaker
Jabees launched the Peace Duo, a $59.99 bone-conduction under-pillow speaker designed to provide private audio for sleep without the discomfort of traditional earbuds.
Theker raises $85M to build reconfigurable industrial robots
Barcelona-based Theker raised $85 million in a Series A round to scale its reconfigurable industrial robots, aiming to move beyond single-task automation.
GM targets energy storage growth with new sodium-ion chemistry
GM is entering the energy storage market with new sodium-ion battery chemistry, aiming to diversify its supply chain while capitalizing on surging demand for stationary power.
Avalanche hits fusion milestone with desktop-scale reactor
Fusion startup Avalanche hit 11 million degrees Celsius with a desktop-scale reactor, suggesting small-scale fusion might be viable at lower costs than large-scale competitors.
Apple's iOS 27 beta hints at potential foldable iPhone release
Hidden files in the iOS 27 beta suggest Apple may be on track to release its first foldable iPhone as early as this fall.
Uber prepares for London robotaxi launch with Wayve
Uber is preparing to launch a robotaxi service in London using Wayve technology, setting up a direct competitive showdown with Waymo, pending regulatory approval.
GM targets lower EV costs with new battery center
General Motors is investing $900 million in a new Battery Cell Development Center to bridge R&D and production, aiming to reduce costs for future electric vehicles.
GM opens battery center to accelerate lower-cost EV production
GM has opened a new Battery Cell Development Center to accelerate lower-cost LMR battery production, aiming to bring them to market a year faster than planned.
Lectric eBikes launches three new brands amid sector downturn
Lectric eBikes has launched three new brands, investing about $10 million to expand its U.S. market presence while competitors face bankruptcy.
Waymo ride data fails to aid police in San Francisco burglary case
A burglar used a Waymo to steal yoga clothes in San Francisco, but privacy-focused data retention and blurring policies prevented police from identifying the suspect.
Waymo to use retired robotaxi batteries for grid storage
Waymo has partnered with B2U to repurpose retired robotaxi batteries for grid storage in California and Texas, in a deal that will involve hundreds of megawatts of storage capacity.
Hello Robot targets home assistance with $30,000 Stretch 4
Hello Robot has released the fourth iteration of its home assistance robot, Stretch, priced at $30,000, and expects to manufacture between 200 and 300 units.
Oura updates its smart ring with a 40% smaller form factor
Oura has launched the Ring 5, a 40% smaller smart ring starting at $399 that features a battery life of between six and nine days.
Uber to deploy 500 sensor-equipped EVs for data collection
Uber plans to deploy 500 sensor-equipped Hyundai EVs globally this year to collect high-fidelity data for its growing roster of autonomous vehicle partners.
Cyberdecks offer a creative escape from Silicon Valley homogeneity
Cyberdecks are gaining popularity as a DIY rejection of big tech surveillance, allowing users to reclaim control and creativity through personalized hardware builds.