Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, releases generative AI model
As Amazon’s fleet of robots has reaches a milestone, the company is also releasing a new AI model to make them more efficient.
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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage comes alive with the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top VCs reveal what it takes to win funding in a rapidly evolving landscape, as they place bets on the next wave of AI founders. Hear groundbreaking insights from leaders at visionary startups like Apptronik, […]
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Lululemon Is Suing Costco For Allegedly Selling ‘Knockoffs’ of Its Leggings
Lululemon alleges that Costco is selling “infringing versions” of its clothes through the private-label Kirkland brand, among others.
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Amazon Now Employs Nearly as Many Robots as People in Its Warehouses
Amazon has deployed over one million robots since starting its automation journey over a decade ago.
Nikita Bier joins X as Head of Product: ‘I’ve officially posted my way to the top’
Elon Musk’s X has appointed serial entrepreneur and growth hacker Nikita Bier as its new Head of Product. “I’ve officially posted my way to the top,” Bier wrote on X, alluding to his large presence on the app. Bier is best known as the founder of apps like Gas, which was acquired by Discord, and […]
Remark raises $16M to build out human-powered expert models for e-commerce
Reamrk raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital with participation from Stripe, Neo, Spero Ventures, Shine Capital, and Visible Ventures.
Threads launches its own DM inbox, as app moves further away from Instagram
At launch, DMs will be available in most markets where Threads is available, except for Japan, Australia, the U.K., and the E.U.
Trump’s prospective TikTok buyer reportedly includes Oracle, Blackstone, a16z
After pushing the TikTok sale date back yet again, President Donald Trump said in an interview on Sunday that he had found a potential buyer for the ByteDance-owned platform. Though the president said he will not reveal the identities of the buyers for another couple of weeks, Bloomberg is reporting that the buyer is a […]
Grammarly acquires AI email client Superhuman
In its announcement, Grammarly said it wants to build AI agents for emails using Superhuman’s tech.
Ford EV sales fall 31% while hybrids rise
Ford sold fewer EVs in the second quarter, but a rise in hybrid vehicle sales.