Born, maker of cute virtual pet Pengu, believes the current chatbot landscape isn’t the final form factor for AI friends. The Berlin-based startup raised $15M on the idea that AI companions should…
Tech Crunch – Zoox opens its Las Vegas robotaxi service to the public
But it’s not quite a commercial service just yet. These rides are free — for now. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Lyft and May Mobility launch robotaxis in Atlanta
Lyft is trying to carve out a presence in the autonomous vehicle market. But the ride-hailing company still lags far behind Uber. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Rendezvous Robotics exits stealth with $3M to build reconfigurable space infrastructure
Rendezvous Robotics wants to scale the space industry by changing the way structures are built on orbit. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso events: 9/11 commemorations, UTEP faces UCLA, museums host Kermés de los Vecinos
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. 9/11 Remembrances El Paso Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Ceremony The El Paso Fire Department will host…
Texas Monthly – TribCast: Texas is replacing the STAAR test
In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Tribune reporter Sneha Dey and the Commit Partnership’s Bridget Worley about the changes to the state’s standardized test. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Ex-Google X trio wants their AI to be your second brain — and they just raised $6M to make it happen
TwinMind, available on Android and iOS, passively captures background audio to gain context and deliver on-the-go summaries. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Uber will add Blade’s helicopters to its platform as early as 2026
The move comes just one month after Uber partner Joby acquired Blade’s passenger business. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Tinder evolves some features into dating ‘modes’
The app is getting two new modes, Double Date and College Mode — essentially extensions of existing features — alongside a “For You” mode on the home screen that presents the classic…
Texas Monthly – Deb Haaland, Joan Huffman and Jake Tapper join this year’s TribFest lineup
The history-making former interior secretary, Houston’s longtime state senator and CNN’s lead DC anchor join us in Austin this November Read: Read More