Chinese Startup Unitree Begins Selling a Headless Robot Dog for $2,700
Long-time Slashdot reader cusco shares an interesting report from IEEE Spectrum: In 2017, we first wrote about the Chinese startup Unitree Robotics, which had the goal of "making legged robots as popular and affordable as smartphones and drones." Rel.....»»
Robot dogs armed with AI-targeting rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation
Quadrupeds being reviewed have automatic targeting systems but require human oversight to fire. Enlarge / A still image of a robotic quadruped armed with a remote weapons system, captured from a video provided by Onyx Industries......»»
When choosing co-founders, entrepreneurs have a gender gap
One of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make when launching a business is choosing the right co-founder. Should compatible personalities guide the choice? Or should the priority be someone who brings resources to the startup? How do e.....»»
Forgepoint Capital boosts Nudge Security’s seed round
Nudge Security announced new funding from Forgepoint Capital, which joins Ballistic Ventures in bringing the fast-growing startup’s seed funding to $16.5 million. Forgepoint Co-Founder and Managing Director Alberto Yépez will join the Nudge Securi.....»»
TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Media Platform
The lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over TikTok's future in the United States. TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popula.....»»
TikTok and its Chinese owner sue US government over “foreign adversary” law
Law curtails "massive amounts of protected speech," TikTok and ByteDance allege. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) TikTok and its owner ByteDance today sued the federal government to block the "Foreign Adversary.....»»
Video: Using a hopping robot for asteroid exploration
One day the SpaceHopper will be deployed on space missions to explore relatively small celestial bodies such as asteroids and moons. These are thought to contain valuable mineral resources that could be of use to humankind in the future. The explorat.....»»
Hyundai-backed self-driving startup Motional delays plans, cuts employees
Motional, the joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, said Tuesday it would delay its driverless commercialization plans and it had laid off employees......»»
This 58-inch 4K TV is discounted to $258, and it’s selling fast
Walmart has a great discount on the Hisense 58-inch R6 4K TV making it an unmissable deal for many......»»
Little-known self-driving startup raises $1 billion from Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank
Wayve is a UK startup with an AI-focused approach to solving autonomy for cars. It's akin to a vehicular version of ChatGPT......»»
Telcos keep using “insecure” Chinese gear because of congressional inaction
Congress only gave 38% of funds needed for "rip and replace," FCC chair says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The US government has pressured telcos to rip out network gear made by Chinese companies Huawei and.....»»
Turbid waters keep the coast healthy, finds study
To preserve the important intertidal areas and salt marshes off our coasts for the future, we need more turbid water. That is one of the striking conclusions from a new study conducted by a Dutch-Chinese team of researchers and published in Nature Ge.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max beats Samsung to be the top-selling smartphone in the world, says report
We’ve got a new report from Counterpoint Research today on the state of global smartphone shipments. The high-end, newest iPhone was more popular than all of the other iPhone models and was the top pick against Samsung’s flagship and mid-range sm.....»»
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells 13% of its Apple shares
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway offloaded around 13% of its Apple holdings in Q1 2024, the conglomerate revealed this weekend. Despite selling around 115 million shares, however, Buffett reaffirmed his commitment to AAPL going forward. Mean.....»»
Apple has dominated 2024 smartphone sales with iPhone 15 Pro Max
The iPhone 15 Pro Max was the top-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2024, with iPhones occupying half the spots in the top ten.iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple and Samsung are still the top two highest-selling smartphone vendors in the world, and have.....»»
Lucid to report Q1 earnings amid cash burn, waning EV growth
The startup produced 1,728 Air sedans in the first quarter, running behind its 2024 forecast of 9,000 vehicles. Lucid plans to launch a second model, the Gravity crossover, this year......»»
7 surprising takeaways from the Beijing auto show
The Chinese market is rapidly evolving, but it's not clear what it will end up looking like......»»
Rocket Report: Astroscale chases down dead rocket; Ariane 6 on the pad
Rocket Factory Augsburg, a German launch startup, nears a test-firing of its booster. Enlarge / This image captured by Astroscale's ADRAS-J satellite shows the discarded upper stage from a Japanese H-IIA rocket. (credit: Astrosca.....»»
Centipedes used in traditional Chinese medicine offer leads for kidney treatment
A venomous, 8-inch centipede may be the stuff of nightmares, but it could save the life of those affected by kidney disease. Researchers report in the Journal of Natural Products that the many-legged critter—used in traditional Chinese medicine—c.....»»
New Leaks Reveal Google’s Pixel 8a Marketing Pages
All that's left to do is for Google to start selling the phone. The post New Leaks Reveal Google’s Pixel 8a Marketing Pages appeared first on Phandroid. In true Google fashion, the upcoming Pixel 8a has been the subject of many leaks.....»»
Cadillac could keep selling gas vehicles past 2030 all-EV goal
GM's luxury brand has said it aims to have an all-EV portfolio by the end of the decade, but Cadillac's global vice president said electric and gasoline models "will coexist for a number of years.".....»»