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Waabi unveils its first generation self-driving truck

November 16, 2022

Autonomous trucking startup Waabi has unveiled its first generation of trucks that are purpose-built for OEM integration. The trucks are powered by the Waabi Driver, a combination of Waabi’s software, sensors and compute. Their launch signals both that Waabi is ready to verify and validate its self-driving stack and that it’s open for business. Waabi […]

Waabi unveils its first generation self-driving truck by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Snapchat gears up for the FIFA World Cup with new AR experiences, filters and more

November 16, 2022

Snapchat is introducing a slew of new features and experiences ahead of the FIFA World Cup to let users show support for their teams and keep up with the tournament. The new features let you virtually try on jerseys, dress up your Bitmoji, watch match highlights and more. The app has partnered with Adidas to […]

Snapchat gears up for the FIFA World Cup with new AR experiences, filters and more by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: longevity for the uber-rich, and wrongful prosecutions of Chinese scientists

November 16, 2022
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside the billion-dollar meeting for the mega-rich who want to live forever Back in September, Jessica Hamzelou, our senior biotech reporter, traveled to Gstaad, a swanky ski-resort town in the Swiss…

EU’s Digital Services Act enters into force — but no confirm if Twitter will feel its full force yet

November 16, 2022

The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) enters into force today — setting the clock ticking on designations that will determine which larger Internet platforms face an extra layer of rules in areas likes algorithmic transparency and risk assessment. Larger platforms will also face centralized oversight by the European Commission in a marked change to […]

EU’s Digital Services Act enters into force — but no confirm if Twitter will feel its full force yet by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch

A big settlement for one Chinese-American scientist won’t end wrongful prosecutions

November 16, 2022
China Report is MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology developments in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. Honestly, it’s hard to keep up with the news these days. If you aren’t already consumed with the slow-moving implosion of Twitter or the quick collapse of crypto exchange FTX, there are also the flashy…

Inside the billion-dollar meeting for the mega-rich who want to live forever

November 16, 2022
“Who wants to live forever?” The immortal words of Freddie Mercury blast from the speakers as blue lights swivel around the room and a smoky mist floats up from the stage in front of me. If the audience is anything to go by, the answer to his question is: the mega rich. I’d come to…

Boston Dynamics sues Ghost Robotics over robot dog patent infringements

November 15, 2022

If you know anything about Ghost Robotics, it’s likely one of two things: 1) They make robot dogs. 2) Sniper rifles can be mounted to those robots. A majority of the Philadelphia firm’s press coverage has revolved around these facts, along with some coverage of its systems being used to patrol the U.S. border. That […]

Boston Dynamics sues Ghost Robotics over robot dog patent infringements by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

Bling Capital, avoiding crypto bets, pulls in capital across two new funds

November 15, 2022

Ben Ling, a prolific angel investor turned venture capitalist, has never put a lot of stock in the need for a new, decentralized internet. It’s why the firm he founded almost exactly four years ago — naming it Bling Capital (a nickname from way back) — doesn’t have the kind of bets that are right […]

Bling Capital, avoiding crypto bets, pulls in capital across two new funds by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch