Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience

The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

The New York Times - 1h

8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track

Track these eight essential metrics to scale your business and ensure sustainable growth.

Inc. - 19h

Where new jobs were in 2024, and potential growth areas in a second Trump term

Health care and government were the top two drivers of job creation in 2023 and 2024, but that could change under a new administration.

CNBC - 1d

Can Your Car Be Your Friend?

Automakers are showing off whizz-bang tech for vehicle interiors meant to reshape drivers’ relationships with their cars.

Wired - 2d

‘We have the momentum’: Reform’s pitch to disaffected Scottish voters

Populist party makes ground north of border with focus on energy policy

Financial Times - 1d

China turns to humanoid robots to support its expanding elderly population

Yahoo News - 2d

OpenAI has begun building out its robotics team

Previously, OpenAI partnered with robotics startup Figure to provide the models powering the latter's humanoid robots.

VentureBeat - 2d

Zelenskyy in final pitch for US weapons before Trump enters White House

Also in this newsletter: Will Slovakia really cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine?

Financial Times - 3d

Actor Steve Guttenberg moves abandoned cars in areas impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Actor Steve Guttenberg, who lives near Pacific Palisades, has been helping to evacuate residents and move cars to clear a path for firefighters. He said after an evacuation order was issued, many ...

CBS News - 3d

How AI, Robots, and Automation Solutions enable next generation warehousing

KNAPP, the reliable technology partner for value chain innovation, implements proven software and hardware for intelligent logistics automation in healthcare, retail, fashion, food retail, ...

CBS News - 4d

Quantum-computing stocks sink as Nvidia CEO delivers a reality check

Shares of Rigetti Computing, Quantum Computing, IonQ and D-Wave fell sharply after Nvidia’s Jensen Huang said that “very simple quantum computers” could be 20 years away.

MarketWatch - 4d

Why Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Is So Bullish on ‘Physical AI’ and Robots

‘The ChatGPT moment for robotics is coming,’ Huang said. Here’s why.

Inc. - 4d

Robots haven't taken over yet, but AI investments are powering more of the economy

Firms are pledging billions of dollars toward building out artificial intelligence networks. But jobs from that spending may be hard to come by.

NBC News - 4d

Nvidia's Jensen Huang is 'dead wrong' about quantum computers, D-Wave CEO says

D-Wave Quantum CEO Alan Baratz said Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is “dead wrong” about quantum computing after comments from the head of the chip giant spooked Wall Street on Wednesday.

NBC News - 4d

Nvidia's Jensen Huang is 'dead wrong' about quantum computers, D-Wave CEO says

D-Wave Quantum shares plunged 36% on Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested that quantum computers are decades away.

CNBC - 4d

The pitch that got Joe Wicks emotional on Dragons' Den

BBC News - 4d

NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots

Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.

Wired - 5d

The fight over robots threatening American jobs

As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversial

Financial Times - 5d

Micron’s stock looks like a winner after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s CES keynote

Huang’s hotly anticipated speech brought mention that Micron is providing memory for new Blackwell gaming chips.

MarketWatch - 5d

Don't be fooled by Nvidia stock's slide after CEO Jensen Huang laid out an AI roadmap

The CEO's product announcements are not as important as the long-term vision he presented.

CNBC - 5d

Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has been building ties with the incoming Trump administration, said the move was an attempt to restore free expression on its platforms.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

‘Audiences can smell fakeness a mile away’: the creative directors behind pop’s biggest stars

Whether making rabbits for Chappell Roan or dangling Pink upside down, these professionals build entire worlds for pop’s A-listers. They explain their singular craft. Pop star Chappell Roan has ...

The Guardian - 5d

Nvidia Bets Big on Robots and More

The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.

The New York Times - 5d

Nvidia chief calls robots ‘multitrillion-dollar’ opportunity

Jensen Huang unveils AI models for humanoids and self-driving car partnership with Toyota at CES keynote

Financial Times - 6d

Nvidia’s ‘Cosmos’ AI Helps Humanoid Robots Navigate the World

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the new family of foundational AI models was trained on 20 million hours of “humans walking, hands moving, manipulating things.”

Wired - 6d

Nvidia unveils Isaac GR00T blueprint to accelerate humanoid robotics

Nvidia announced the Isaac GR00T blueprint to accelerate humanoid robotics development using large synthetic datasets.

VentureBeat - 6d

Nvidia unveils Mega Omniverse blueprint for building industrial robot fleet digital twins

Nvidia unveils Mega Omniverse blueprint for building industrial robot fleet digital twins.

VentureBeat - 6d

Trump pitches 'merged' US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement

President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two ...

The Hill - 6d

Robot Vacuums Are Now the Tiny Butlers of Your Dreams

This year’s crop of robot vacuums can climb stairs and pick up dirty socks that are in their way. Soon they will be able to play with your cat. Good luck to us all.

Wired - 6d

Lymow unveils smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads

Lymow said the Lymow One is the world's first smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm

Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company Roborock says its new model has an artificial intelligence-powered folding arm for removing socks and other obstacles.

CNBC - Jan. 5

Amorim: United players are 'afraid on the pitch'

Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United's poor form has left his players "afraid on the pitch" ahead of their daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Chilly weekend for the area

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

4 Ways to Drive Organic Business Growth

As companies find funding harder to come by, more are turning toward organic growth strategies. Here’s what they look like.

Inc. - Jan. 4

This play's abortion scene made grown men faint – and I’m thrilled it’s about to get a bigger audience | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Annie Ernaux’s The Years is transferring to the West End. It’s about time the arts confront the way women’s bodies work. Following a sold-out run at the Almeida theatre, this month The Years – a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency

Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31

Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience

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