In June 2023, Inflection announced it had raised $1.3 billion to build what it called “more personal AI.” The lead investor was Microsoft. Today, less than a year later, Microsoft announced that…
Tech Crunch – Nvidia and Qualcomm join Open Source Robotics Alliance to support ROS development
The Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF) this week announced the launch of the similarly named Open Source Robotics Alliance (OSRA). The new initiative is designed to maintain development for and maintenance of…
Texas Monthly – Texas Monthly Welcomes Three New Editorial Staff Members
The Texas Monthly editorial staff has already expanded in 2024. At the end of last month, we welcomed both Aisling Ayers and Meher Yeda, and this week Will Bostwick joined the team….
Tech Crunch – Gitai’s autonomous robot installs panel outside the ISS, showing orbital repairs in action
Los Angeles-based Gitai said Tuesday that its autonomous robotic arm has nailed a tech demonstration outside the International Space Station. Gitai CEO Sho Nakanose told TechCrunch in an interview last year that…
Tech Crunch – Microsoft hires Inflection founders to run new consumer AI division
Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman and Karen Simonyan, co-founders of high-profile AI startup Inflection AI, and several of their colleagues as the Satya Nadella-led cloud giant continues its aggressive push to attract…
Border Report – Arrests of migrants with criminal records up 340%
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Some look into the camera with hardened faces and bodies covered in tattoos. Others look ordinary and stare down as if saddened or contrite. They are…
The Border Chronicle – Smoke and Lies
The official narrative is that the key to the men’s cell was not at the facility when the fire broke out. This new investigation proves otherwise. (Photo credit: cctv graphic from Lighthouse…
Tech Crunch – How crypto exchange Backpack climbed its way to success after its major investor FTX died
Backpack’s founders, who are building a crypto exchange and wallet, have experienced strong growth since launching in 2022. But the road wasn’t easy. FTX co-led Backpack’s $20 million strategic investment round in…
Yard Barker – Son of Steelers legend announces his college commitment
The son of a Pittsburgh Steelers legend is following in his father’s footsteps. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – TechCrunch Minute: EV makers are struggling, and Fisker’s in a particularly precarious position
Fisker’s finances are back in the news after the company warned back in February that it didn’t have enough cash to make it through its next year. The company said this week…