Tesla is partially liable in Florida’s Autopilot Trial, with ju apprentices awarding $200 million in damages
A ju judge in a federal court in Miami was partially revealed due to a fatal crash in 2019, including Tesla’s use of its autopilot driver assistance system. The ju apprentices only evaluated punitive damages against Tesla, CNBC reported. The punitive fine, coupled with compensatory damages, brings the total payment to approximately $222.5 million. Neither […]
Google bets on Stan, India’s social gaming platform
Google has supported Stan, an Indian social gaming platform that connects gamers with creators, communities and publishers. Google’s investment came as part of a $8.5 million stock financing round, and also saw investments from Japanese gaming giants Bandai Namco Entertainment, Square Enix and Reazon Holdings. Aptos Labs and King River Capital, as well as existing […]
Nintendo raises original switch console prices due to “market situation”
Nintendo is increasing the prices of the original Nintendo Switch game console, the company announced Friday. The price rise, which took effect on August 3rd, is due to “market conditions,” Nintendo says. The company’s reference to “market conditions” could suggest a tariff on President Donald Trump. Affected products include Nintendo Switch – OLED models, Nintendo […]
Details will be revealed about how Windsurf’s VCS and Founders were paid from Google transactions
A few weeks after the revelation that Google paid $2.4 billion to license its technology, it is simultaneously hiring CEOs and top talent, and the impact of the deal has rattled out some Silicon Valley founders and startup employees. According to two people who are well-versed in trading, Google’s payments to startups were effectively split […]
Basic Research Lab nabs over $30 million to build AI agents vertically
Applied AI Research Company Fundumental Research Labs (formerly known as Altera) announced today that it has raised $33 million in Series A funding led by Prosus, accompanied by participation from Stripe co-founder and CEO Patrick Collison. The company has a structure that is full of curiosity as it works on multiple AI applications in different […]
Sex toy maker Ravens threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that published user data
Lovense, the manufacturer of internet-connected adult toys, has confirmed that it has fixed a security vulnerability that allows attackers to take over the user’s account remotely by revealing the user’s private email address. The company said the bug has been “completely resolved,” but its chief executive is now considering taking legal action after disclosure. In […]
This Detroit startup relies on utilities to make housing efficiency upgrades cheaper
Ask the Homeowner: Renovation projects are not fun at all. From finding a contractor to determining a fair price, the process is full of uncertainty. Many startups have jumped out to help homeowners tackle electrification projects, including installing solar panels and replacing gas furnaces. But they still struggle with cost questions. Getting customers is often […]
Authorities seize servers of black suit ransomware gang
German prosecutors say a joint US-European operation has seized infrastructure belonging to the Blacksuit Ransomware Gang, the infamous hacking group that has in recent years condemned several major cyberattacks. In a new statement this week, German officials said they had seized gang servers and systems as part of the operation on July 24th. Authorities said […]
Reddit will be integrated with the search interface as it appears to be a search engine
Today’s search is full of AI Slops and it’s not uncommon for people to add “Reddit” to their queries in the hopes of finding useful answers to their questions. Google is trying to integrate Reddit results into the search interface, noticing trends, and Reddit is also experimenting with its own AI search. However, the company […]
Joby Aviation and Defense Contractor L3Harris Tests Autonomous Aircraft
Joby Aviation is often cast as a developer of commercial electric aviation taxis, but the publicly-published company has pursued another truck into the market through its long-standing relationship with the US Department of Defense. It is likely that years of research and development with the Department of Defense are being paid off right now. The […]