‘Instant needs’ delivery startup goPuff raises $1.15B at an $8.9B valuation
Last fall, delivery startup goPuff made a big splash by raising $380 million in funding and acquiring West Coast beverage retailer BevMo shortly afterwards. Just a few months later, the Philadelphia-based company is announcing that it has raised ano.....»»
Rivian pauses output of Amazon’s EV delivery van on parts shortage
The temporary stoppage began earlier this month at its factory in Normal, Ill., Rivian said. The EV maker declined to specify which components were in short supply, but said it expects to recover all missed production. .....»»
Former GM exec Pamela Fletcher named CEO of EV battery startup
Fletcher brings years of EV and sustainability experience as she takes the helm......»»
Sonos contemplates bringing back its old app amid hardware headwind and layoffs
Sonos has had a tough time since it launched a brand-new app in April that was met with instant and harsh criticism from customers. While the company has a plan to fix the new app, Sonos leadership is considering the possibility of relaunching its ol.....»»
Bought too much toilet paper before that winter storm? Here"s why
Last month, as Typhoon Gaemi edged closer to Taiwan's shores, Cony Ho shook his head in dismay as he read the same familiar headlines: "Supermarket shelves left bare as typhoon approaches." "Ahead of Gaemi's landfall, customers buy up milk, instant n.....»»
Why cricket’s latest bowling technique is so effective against batters
Wind tunnel experiments show how the ball's transverse spin impacts pressure fields. Enlarge / Some cricket bowlers favor keeping the arm horizontal during delivery, the better to trick the batsmen. (credit: Rae Allen/CC BY 2.0).....»»
Apple Intelligence performance: How it runs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Intelligence is available now in developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1. It will launch publicly to all users later this fall. The device requirements are strict, presumably to delivery a quality experience no matter what.....»»
Study finds protein reduces toxicity of graphene oxide for drug delivery
A new study has discovered ways to reduce the toxicity of graphene oxide (GO), an ultra-thin sheet of nanomaterial derived from graphite, laying the groundwork to use it as a drug delivery system......»»
One startup’s plan to fix AI’s “shoplifting” problem
Algorithm will identify sources used by generative AI, compensate them for use. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg via Getty) Bill Gross made his name in the tech world in the 1990s, when he came up with a novel way for search e.....»»
At 100, Ford"s Chicago plant has withstood recessions and a pandemic. Can it survive what"s next?
Despite the automaker's on-again, off-again plans for EV development, major changes are coming to the way Americans drive. And that shift raises high-stakes questions for one the key manufacturing assets in Illinois......»»
Best price hits Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch, now $1,499
With a bump up in memory, Apple's current M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is $300 off in addition to $50 off AppleCare thanks to an exclusive coupon. Units are in stock at press time with free expedited delivery.In an epic price cut that's available exclusive.....»»
Photos: Black Hat USA 2024 Startup City
Here’s a look inside Startup City at Black Hat USA 2024. The featured vendors are: BackBox, Cybral, DryRun Security, HackNotice, Heeler Security, Hushmesh, MobileHop, Nagomi Security, Ox Security, Plainsea, Raven, Scribe Security, Spyderbat, an.....»»
Utility company"s proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns
Utility company"s proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns.....»»
New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency
A different clade of mpox than the previous outbreak is spilling out of the DRC. Enlarge / A 2003 photo of the arms and legs of a 4-year-old girl infected with mpox in Liberia. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A deadly outbreak o.....»»
Investors back new car warranty marketplace startup Chaiz
The startup is seeking partnerships for its online marketplace for extended car warranties and vehicle service contracts.....»»
Lucid reports Q2 net loss of $790 million; Saudi fund pledges additional $1.5 billion to the startup
Lucid delivered a record in the quarter and plans to launch a crossover this year. Lucid said its largest shareholder, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will inject $1.5 billion in cash......»»
Aurora raises nearly $500 million more for self-driving technology efforts
Self-driving technology companies continue to suck up cash with Aurora, Cruise and Waymo getting more funding......»»
Could a colorful Apple Watch SE make it the iPhone 5c of watches?
Mark Gurman this weekend doubled down on his view that the new Apple Watch SE is likely to made from plastic rather than aluminum. That raises the prospect of the company either reducing the price, or adding in new features at the same price – b.....»»
Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates
APT StormBamboo compromised a undisclosed internet service provider (ISP) to poison DNS queries and thus deliver malware to target organizations, Volexity researchers have shared. Malware delivery via automatic software updates StormBamboo (aka Evasi.....»»
Washington State creates instant rebate program for EVs
The Washington State Department of Commerce said there is $45 million in funding available, via the state's general fund, which it anticipates covering 7,500 to 9,000 rebates......»»
US probes Nvidia’s acquisition of Israeli AI startup
Justice Department has increased scrutiny of the chipmaker’s power in the emerging sector. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Department of Justice is investigating Nvidia’s acquisition of Run:ai, an Israeli arti.....»»