Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Two Stanford grads raise $11M to build a noninvasive wearable for hormone tracking
Clair Health’s wearable will cost $369 and will an app-based subscription of $9.99 per month Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash
The plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker
Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company’s new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational…
Texas Monthly – Texas Monthly Takes Home Medals From the 61st Annual Society of Publication Designers Competition
Texas Monthly’s visual-media departments won five awards in the sixty-first annual Society of Publication Designers competition on Thursday, including a coveted gold medal for best of genre. The competition recognizes the best…
Border Report – Watch: Mama cat named ‘Puffy Girl’ fights off coyote outside California home
The coyote allegedly went after one of her kittens early Monday morning, and that’s when Puffy Girl launched into action. Read: Read More
Border Report – Man dumpster dives for scratch-off ticket, then wins big
An Ohio man didn’t know he was a big lottery winner until it was almost too late. Read: Read More
Border Report – Major US airport to halt operations for much of July 4
Your flight may be impacted, officials warn. Read: Read More
Border Report – Todd Blanche faces rocky Senate confirmation process for attorney general
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is headed for a rocky Senate confirmation process to take on the role permanently as several Republican senators raise concerns about his credibility and independence from President…
Tech Crunch – PayPal Ventures shutters as company restructuring continues
The corporate venture arm ends after 10 years and 80 investments. Read more: Read More