Mirror founder’s new startup Board secures $20M Series A
Board, the 'together tech' hardware startup from Mirror founder Brynn Putnam, has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Union Square Ventures.
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Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units in the March quarter, with early demand suggesting the $599 laptop could significantly expand its share of the budget notebook market.
Blue Origin plans New Glenn flight before year-end
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Nvidia launches RTX Spark chip to capture $200 billion AI market
Nvidia unveiled its RTX Spark CPU, a 1-petaflop chip designed for local AI agents, targeting a $200 billion market for AI CPUs starting this fall.
Meta reportedly developing new AI-powered pendant
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant and expanding its glasses lineup, aiming to offset significant financial losses within its Reality Labs division.
Ninja launches $300 electric outdoor pizza oven
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Slate Auto will announce pricing and open preorders for its electric vehicle on June 24, aiming to convert more than 160,000 reservation holders into paying customers.
Waymo begins rolling out new Ojai robotaxi in three cities
Waymo has launched its Zeekr-made Ojai robotaxi for select riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, aiming to eventually scale its fleet to tens of thousands of units.
Oura launches Ring 5 with slimmer design and new health features
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Vertu targets enterprise market with $6,880 AI-powered foldable
Vertu has launched the Alphafold, a luxury AI-powered foldable smartphone starting at $6,880, designed to integrate enterprise software workflows for executives.
Rivian sets June 9 delivery date for new R2 SUV
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Ferrari launches the Luce, its first electric vehicle
Ferrari has launched the Luce, its first electric vehicle, which is priced at around $650,000 and designed to target existing EV owners amid looming EU regulations.
Xreal targets commercial launch for its Aura smart glasses
Xreal plans to launch its Aura smart glasses commercially later this year, aiming to potentially break even next year and launch an IPO expected before the end of 2026.
NoshOne kitchen robot launches to automate home cooking
The NoshOne Kitchen Robot launches for $1,499, leading a wave of new AI-powered kitchen gadgets designed to automate cooking tasks for time-strapped users.
Waymo pauses robotaxi operations in multiple US cities
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Amazon’s Bee wearable offers transcription with privacy trade-offs
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Dreamie launches a $250 alarm clock to curb phone use in bed
Dreamie has launched a $250 alarm clock designed to reduce smartphone usage in the bedroom, citing data that 87% of American adults sleep with their phones nearby.
SpaceX launches Starship V3, but loses booster on return
SpaceX launched its upgraded Starship V3 rocket for the first time, though the booster likely exploded, as the company prepares for an IPO expected to raise around $75 billion.
Google previews new Android XR glasses with AI integration
Google showcased prototype Android XR glasses featuring AI-powered visual overlays, marking a strategic expansion beyond the audio-only eyewear the company plans to ship this fall.