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Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invest in robot startup Physical Intelligence at $2.4 billion valuation
Amazon's Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invested in Physical Intelligence, a robot startup that raised $400 million at a $2.4 billion post-money valuation.Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago -
Amazon is using tech from a Khosla Ventures-backed startup to run robot warehouses at Whole Foods
Fulfil's technology will enable shoppers to purchase items that are not stocked at Whole Foods, such as Coca-Cola soda and Kellogg's cereals.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
This Robotics AI ‘Brain’ Startup Just Raised $400 Million From Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Others
Physical Intelligence, now valued at about $2 billion, aims to create AI models that can power robots.Business - Inc. - 15 hours ago -
Generative AI startups get 40% of all VC investment in cloud amid ChatGPT buzz
Venture capital firm Accel says that funding for cloud startups is set to rise 27% in 2024 thanks to a boost from AI — the first year of growth in three years.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
This Startup is Investing $1 Billion to Build Lighter Lithium Sulfur Batteries in Nevada Gigafactory
Battery breakthroughs can change whole industries. Lyten has plans for a giant factory that could change how we power space tech, drones, and small EVs.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots
Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
Would you pay $180,000 for this painting by a robot?
Sotheby's expects an auction for its first piece of art made by a robot, dubbed Ai-Da, to fetch as much as $180,000.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Investing in Argentina
The election of Javier Milei has excited investors and raised spirits in the business community. But can Milei deliver on his promises and overcome congressional resistance to deliver the big ...World - Financial Times - October 23 -
The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024
The Irish capital's embrace of Big Tech is filtering through to its startups, who are building better tools for IT teams, AI content moderation tools, and RNA screening for herds of cattle.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Madrid in 2024
The Spanish capital is drawing talent from Latin America, and its eye-catching startups are working on smarter payments, eldercare, and an AI-powered virtual nurse.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Helsinki in 2024
The Finnish capital's most exciting startups are building nuclear-powered heating networks, better weather forecasting tools, and an esports streaming platform that lets viewers bet on the outcome.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Lisbon in 2024
The Portuguese capital's most exciting startups include a platform to help entrepreneurs get going, a smart punchbag, and the Uber of hair salons.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Amsterdam in 2024
There are around 4,000 startups in Amsterdam—the best 10 are tackling forest fires, decarbonizing plastics, and building robot bricklayers.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Paris in 2024
The French capital has become the home of Europe's growing AI industry—but alongside giants like Mistral are startups building EV charging infrastructure and trying to revolutionize social media.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Zurich in 2024
The Swiss financial capital might be most associated with fintech, but its startups are also focusing on medical robotics, AI-powered language learning, and the batteries of the future.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Stockholm in 2024
The Swedish capital produced Skype, Spotify, Klarna, and Minecraft—its stars of the future are building fintech for businesses, gen AI for lawyers, and full-body health care scans.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Berlin in 2024
The German capital attracts talent from all over the world, and its startups are building endless AI-generated audio apps, virtual pet apps, and sensors for early wildfire detection.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in London in 2024
The UK capital's most exciting startups showcase its strengths in biotechnology and artificial intelligence.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
Startup Thinking: A Blueprint for Corporate Transformation
Change your culture so employees feel empowered to experiment, collaborate, and make decisions.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming
Tesla’s Robotaxi event excites the faithful betting on the company’s future in robotics, while underwhelming those watching from afar.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12 -
'Elon, can I have my designs back please', says I, Robot director after Tesla launch
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Rodón emulates 'robot' Cole, steers Yanks' G1 win
After struggling to control his emotions in the ALDS, Carlos Rodón sought to emulate teammate Gerrit Cole's demeanor on the mound. On Monday, he nailed the imitation, pitching the Yankees to a win ...Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Wallace And Gromit Come Take On Robotic Gnomes In New Trailer
The eccentric inventor Wallace and his faithful beagle, Gromit, are back again for one of their wild stop-motion adventures. Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will be the sixth Wallace and ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Long-extinct animals could be resurrected as robots to shed light on evolution
Researchers hope to recreate entire bodies of ancient creatures using paleo-inspired robotics. A robotic Tyrannosaurus rex might seem best placed in a Jurassic horror movie but researchers say ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
A robot retrieves the first melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor
A remote-controlled robot has safely returned with a tiny piece of melted fuel it collected from inside one of three damaged reactors at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for ...Tech - ABC News - 15 hours ago -
Robot retrieves radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima nuclear reactor site
Plant’s owners hope analysis of tiny sample will help to establish how to safely decommission facility. A piece of the radioactive fuel left from the meltdown of Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Physical Intelligence, a Specialist in Robot A.I., Raises $400 Million
The start-up raised $400 million in a funding round with investments from the likes of Jeff Bezos, Thrive Capital and OpenAI.Business - The New York Times - 22 hours ago -
Meta unveils AI tools to give robots a human touch in physical world
Meta unveils three tools and benchmarks to enhance robot touch perception, dexterity, and human-robot collaboration in real-world settings.Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago -
Investment apps: are they up to scratch?
Beware the time-consuming lure of gut-reaction trading from your handsetWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
This Startup Wants to Turn Planet-Warming Methane Into Fertilizer
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Windfall Bio sees that as fertile ground for innovation.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
This Startup Is Why Astronauts Will Wear Prada on the Moon
When the Artemis missions send astronauts to the lunar surface in a few years, moon walkers will sport new spacesuits made by Axiom Space—with design touches from one of Italy’s famed luxury brands.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
US startup charging couples to ‘screen embryos for IQ’
Heliospect’s services were marketed at up to $50,000 for 100 embryos, undercover footage shows. What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’? A US startup company is ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (and How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.Business - Inc. - October 21