Autodesk — the 3D tools behemoth — has acquired Wonder Dynamics, a startup that lets creators quickly and easily make complex characters and visual effects using AI-powered image analysis. The two companies…
Tech Crunch – Farcaster, a crypto-based social network, raised $150M with just 80K daily users
Farcaster, a blockchain-based social protocol founded by two Coinbase alumni, announced on Tuesday that it closed a $150 million fundraise. Led by Paradigm, the platform also raised money from a16z crypto, Haun…
Border Report – Mariachis attack flame-swallower as Mexico’s disputes between street performers reaches new high
MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s often violent disputes between street performers reached a new level this week when a group of guitar-toting mariachis attacked a flame-swallower. What happened next was, perhaps, predictable….
El Paso Matters – Has the Texas Department of Transportation proposed a highway extension through the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park in El Paso County?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. NO. The Texas Department of Transportation is studying options to extend…
Tech Crunch – Microsoft’s new ‘Volumetric Apps’ for Quest headsets extend Windows apps into the 3D space
Microsoft announced on Tuesday during its annual Build conference that it’s bringing “Windows Volumetric Apps” to Meta Quest headsets. The partnership will allow Microsoft to bring Windows 365 and local PC connectivity…
KTSM News – Docs: Teen charged with murder after drug deal gone wrong
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 17-year-old boy is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed a man during a drug deal gone wrong last week in East El…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – EPISD BOARD TO VOTE AT 2:00PM TODAY ON TERMINATING WHISTLEBLOWER GABRIELA CASTELLANO
Gabriela Castellano is a teacher at EPISD (and was formerly employed at SISD) and is married to Ricardo Castellano, Socorro ISD Trustee of District 3. We interviewed the couple in March and…
Border Report – It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from trees
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees. At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal…
KTSM News – Kitchen knife confiscated from student at SISD middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — School employees confiscated a kitchen knife from a student on Tuesday, May 21 at Spec. Rafael Hernando III Middle School in far East El Paso, according to…
KTSM News – Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case
PHOENIX (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges stemming from his role in an effort to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Arizona…