Acast acquires podcasting startup RadioPublic
Podcast advertising company Acast is announcing that it has acquired RadioPublic, the startup that spun out of public radio marketplace PRX in 2016. At first, RadioPublic’s main product was a mobile app for podcast listening, and it still suppo.....»»
Toyota will invest $500 million more into air-taxi startup Joby Aviation
The additional funding will bring Toyota Motor Corp.'s investment in Joby Aviation to $894 million......»»
EV charger robot developed by Michigan startup draws international interest
IonDynamics was founded in January 2024 with the goal of both modernizing EV grid charging technology — as well as eliminating the costs associated with EV charging infrastructure......»»
Dragos acquires Network Perception to boost security in OT environments
Dragos announced the acquisition of Network Perception, makers of NP-View, a network visualization platform for OT networks. The acquisition will bolster the Dragos Platform with industry-leading OT network visibility along with compliance and segmen.....»»
TSMC rejects ‘Podcasting Bro’ Sam Altman’s $7 trillion fab plan
During last winter's PR blitz, TSMC executives reportedly called OpenAI Sam Altman a "podcasting bro" and balked at his $7 trillion, 36 fab plant proposal......»»
A Chinese rocket narrowly missed a landing on Sunday—the video is amazing
Deep Blue Aerospace is just one of several Chinese companies working on vertical landing. Enlarge / The Nebula-1 rocket just before attempting to land on Sunday. (credit: Deep Blue Aerospace) A Chinese space startup cond.....»»
The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater
A startup says shipping meltwater from Greenland’s glaciers internationally will boost the local economy and could help ease water pressures in arid regions—but what does that actually mean for the world?.....»»
Column: Output begins at latest EV startup, Bollinger Motors; first B4 trucks built Sept. 16
Bollinger Motors' pivot — and the launch of its first commercial Class 4 electric trucks for fleet customers — is nearly as remarkable as the Bollinger B4's tight 44-foot turning radius......»»
Column: Output begins at latest EV startup, Bollinger Motors; first B4 trucks built Monday
Bollinger Motors' pivot — and the launch of its first commercial Class 4 electric trucks for fleet customers — is nearly as remarkable as the Bollinger B4's tight 44-foot turning radius......»»
Proposed underwater data center surprises regulators who hadn’t heard about it
Startup NetworkOcean wants to sink GPUs into San Francisco Bay. (credit: BalticServers.com) Data centers powering the generative AI boom are gulping water and exhausting electricity at what some researchers view as an un.....»»
Rogue WHOIS server gives researcher superpowers no one should ever have
.mobi top-level-domain managers changed the location of its WHOIS server. No one got the memo. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It’s not every day that a security researcher acquires the ability to genera.....»»
Shure MV7+ microphone review: an excellent midrange workhorse
The latest podcasting mic from Shure is an all-around winner — especially for those recording in less-than-ideal locations.The Shure MV7+, in black, with its included yoke.The Shure MV7+, an improved version of previous excellent Shure vocal mics,.....»»
Mosyle acquires asset management software provider Assetbots
Mosyle, a leader in Apple Device Management and Security, has officially acquired Assetbots, an up-and-coming asset management software provider. This strategic acquisition will allow Mosyle to expand its service offerings, providing comprehensive as.....»»
How to stop Steam from opening on startup
If you don't want Steam to open when you boot up your computer, we'll tell you how to turn this setting off. Don't worry — it's a very quick and easy fix!.....»»
Apple is launching its own true-crime podcast, Scamtown, next week
Apple has created its own true-crime podcast, Scamtown, and it’s debuting next week on August 26. Here are all the details for this new show, how it fits into Apple’s podcasting strategy, and the special perk coming for Apple TV+ subscribers......»»
Former GM exec Pamela Fletcher named CEO of EV battery startup
Fletcher brings years of EV and sustainability experience as she takes the helm......»»
Only Murders in the Building season 4 trailer: The gang goes to Hollywood
Your favorite podcasting trio is heading to Hollywood in the trailer for Only Murders in the Building season 4......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»