BMW lidar maker Innoviz graduates to Tier 1, CEO says
The Israeli company, which worked with Magna on technology for BMW's 7 Series with hands-off capability, says it is now pitching automakers directly......»»
Google’s Genie game maker is what happens when AI watches 30K hrs of video games
Researchers herald new system as key step to an "infinite generator" of training data. Enlarge / A collage of some of the "interactive environments" generated by Genie from static images or text prompts. (credit: Google DeepMind).....»»
Spotify comment on Apple’s $2B antitrust fine hints at possible malicious compliance
We noted yesterday that Spotify welcomed Apple being fined $2B for antitrust offences relating to streaming music services. The tone of the company’s response, however, strongly suggests that it believes the iPhone maker will repeat what some ha.....»»
Open For Curiosity: Maker Faire Kyiv Returns This Weekend!
This weekend the largest maker festival in Ukraine, Maker Faire Kyiv, returns to the capital. The post Open For Curiosity: Maker Faire Kyiv Returns This Weekend! appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Maker Faire Bay Area: The Magic Is Back by the Bay
Maker Faire Bay Area brings makers together again with a renewed focus and new location. The post Maker Faire Bay Area: The Magic Is Back by the Bay appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Nikola taps former GM executive Thomas Okray as CFO
Nikola named former General Motors and Amazon executive Thomas Okray as its chief financial officer, the electric-truck maker said Monday. .....»»
MediaTek’s real-time AI engine generates images as you type
At this year’s MWC in Barcelona, chip maker MediaTek showed off its new AI image generator. At this year’s MWC in Barcelona, chip maker MediaTek showed off the SDXL Turbo. The AI image generator can dynamically create images in re.....»»
WhatsApp finally forces Pegasus spyware maker to share its secret code
Israeli spyware maker loses fight to only share information on installation. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) WhatsApp will soon be granted access to explore the "full functionality" of the NSO Group's.....»»
Spotify adds a paid audiobook option to its free tier
Those who stick with the free tier of Spotify can now buy access to audiobooks, with 15 hours available for $10 a month......»»
Spotify’s New Subscription gets you 15 Hours of Audiobooks, for a Price
Users will still be able to listen to music and podcasts via Spotify's free tier. The post Spotify’s New Subscription gets you 15 Hours of Audiobooks, for a Price appeared first on Phandroid. In an official announcement today, Spotif.....»»
Spotify audiobooks now available in standalone $9.99 tier – but nobody knows why
Last year saw Spotify Premium subscribers get free access to audiobooks, with members able to listen up to 15 hours per month. The company has now launched a standalone tier for audiobooks only, but it’s entirely unclear why … more….....»»
Emulation community expresses defiance in wake of Nintendo’s Yuzu lawsuit
"EmuDev" coders cite precautions, legal differences they say will offer protection. Enlarge / Power (glove) to the people. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Nintendo's recent lawsuit against Switch emulator maker Yuzu seems writte.....»»
Get ready for summer: Ninja’s CREAMi ice cream maker is 15% off
The Ninja CREAMi is on sale ahead of spring and summer. Get prepped for summer with winter pricing today!.....»»
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra sports a six-blade mechanical iris in the camera
Xiaomi's top-tier smartphone is dressed up with lots of "real camera" theatrics. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra. [credit: Xiaomi.....»»
EV maker Polestar raises $950 million, anticipates improved profit margin
Polestar projects double-digit gross profit margin by year end......»»
Self-driving sensor maker Luminar"s shares fall as production delay at Volvo hits earnings
Luminar Technologies shares tumbled about 11% Wednesday after the self-driving sensor maker's fourth-quarter results missed estimates on delayed production schedule for Volvo Cars' new EX90 electric crossover......»»
EV startup Fisker signs two more U.S. dealers, Bul Auto Sales and Karma Indy
Fisker said the two new partners plan to open three locations in New York, Florida and Indiana. The EV maker switched from direct sales to franchised dealers in January......»»
A Barbie phone really is coming this summer, but it’s not what you expect
A partnership between HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones, and Mattel will see a Barbie Flip Phone launch this year. And we spoke to the company about it......»»
Apple could have started the search wars with Google in 2018
Apple could have owned Bing in 2018, with a court filing revealing that Microsoft offered to sell the search engine to the iPhone maker.Bing, a Microsoft search engine. The unsealing of documents from Google's antitrust lawsuit against the U.S. Justi.....»»
Particle’s New M-Series Connects Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Particle's new M-series of wireless solutions feature Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRaWAN, and satellite on a single board. The post Particle’s New M-Series Connects Everything, Everywhere, All At Once appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Maker.....»»
Microsoft begins broadening free cloud logging capabilities
After select US federal agencies tested Microsoft’s expanded cloud logging capabilities for six months, Microsoft is now making them available to all agencies using Microsoft Purview Audit – regardless of license tier. “This change.....»»