Outrider raises $73M in new funding
Fresh funding for Outrider, a Colorado startup developing self-driving systems for truck yard operations, will allow the company to scale its technology faster and add employees both domestically and abroad......»»
Space Rock Games raises $1.2M to develop Criminals Within
Space Rock Games has raised $1.2 million for a video game studio working on a game called Criminals Within. Space Rock Games has raised $1.2 million for a video game studio working on a game called Criminals Within.Read More.....»»
Deta raises $3.6M seed round to develop cloud-based operating system
Deta, an upstart Berlin-based technology company, is aiming to revolutionize personal computing with the launch of Deta Space — a platform its founder describes as the world's first personal cloud computer. Deta, an upstart Berlin-based techn.....»»
U.S. VC funding hit lowest level in 6 years in Q3 | A story told in charts
U.S. VC funding fell to its lowest level in six years in terms of venture deal value and the lowest level in deal count in three years in Q3. U.S. VC funding fell to its lowest level in six years in terms of venture deal value and the lowest leve.....»»
Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns
Scientists using natural tracers off Queensland's coast have discovered the source of previously unquantified nitrogen and phosphorous that are having a profound environmental impact on the Great Barrier Reef......»»
How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots......»»
Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots?
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots......»»
Ford gives UAW "costly" new offer with more than 20% raises
Ford said it was offering to increase temporary workers' pay 26 percent to $21 an hour, versus $20 in the last publicly known proposal, and raise most full-time workers' pay by "more than" the 20 percent over four years it previously offered......»»
A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy
Hundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don't see an imminent risk of eruption......»»
Discovery+ raises price for ad-free subscriptions
If you're still using the standalone Discovery+ streaming service, get ready for a price increase. (Or just move to Max and get it all, plus HBO and CNN.).....»»
Lithia Motors raises bid for Pendragon car dealerships
Two weeks after Lithia Motors Inc. revealed its plans for Pendragon in the U.K., the auto retailer has updated its offer to pay significantly more cash for the business......»»
Nexusflow raises $10.6 million to improve generative AI in cybersecurity
Nexusflow announced that it has raised a $10.6 million seed round led by Point72 Ventures, with participation from Fusion Fund and several AI luminaries in Silicon Valley. Nexusflow was founded by AI experts Professor Jiantao Jiao and Professor Kurt.....»»
Auto industry faced with more uncertainty if government shuts down
Congress needs to pass a spending bill before Sunday to avoid a shutdown. However, lawmakers remain at odds over the funding, with some House Republicans pushing for deep spending cuts that are unlikely to survive in the Democratic-controlled Senate......»»
iPhone 15 Pro review: Best balance of performance to price yet in an iPhone
The new iPhone 15 Pro raises the bar once more for the high-end smartphone market, packing a ton of new and tempting features inside its lightweight titanium frame.iPhone 15 Pro review: blue titaniumAfter two years of largely stagnant design, Apple o.....»»
Entrepreneurs are facing a mental health crisis, according to report
Mental health is a pressing concern in the startup community. Entrepreneurs face a number of unique challenges, including securing funding and meeting grueling performance targets—all while trying to achieve a work-life balance. These demands can t.....»»
Bloomberg: Apple handing out smaller raises to retail employees this year
Apple is slowing the rate of raises it is giving to retail employees this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report explains that Apple has revealed “average annual raises” of roughly 4% for this year, returning to what was norma.....»»
Sex life discovery raises IVF hope for endangered purple cauliflower soft coral
Vital coastal habitat was destroyed in the devastating floods that hit New South Wales in 2021 and 2022......»»
Apple reduces raises given to retail employees after weak iPhone quarter
The smartphone market and general economy have slowed down post-pandemic, and Apple is reacting with a lower raise for employees in 2023 versus 2022.Apple ParkThe pandemic created an inflated consumer economy, especially around consumer electronics......»»
Teacher well-being not a priority in schools, experts warn
Against a backdrop of funding shortages and recruitment issues across the education sector, two education experts argue that equipping leaders with more soft skills will improve mental health and well-being in school staff......»»
The UK rejoining the Horizon research funding scheme benefits Europe too, researcher says
The UK has just rejoined the EU's flagship research funding programs, Horizon Europe and Copernicus. This is great news for science, the EU and the UK......»»
UAW demands would make Detroit 3 uncompetitive, ex-car czar Rattner says
Steven Rattner, who negotiated concessions with the UAW to help keep General Motors and Chrysler afloat in 2009, says union workers deserve significant raises but can't make the automakers uncompetitive......»»