Fourth Power’s sci-fi thermal batteries could be cheaper than pricey natural gas power plants
Fourth Power has raised $20 million to build a demonstration version of its thermal batteries, which ultimately could store electricity at $25 per kWh.
Roundtables: Longevity’s Next Frontier: “Reprogramming” Your Body
Listen to the session or watch below Billions of dollars are flooding into efforts to reverse aging as scientists explore ways to return cells to a younger state. But how far off are these experimental treatments? Will they really work? Watch a conversation exploring longevity’s new focus. Speakers: Mary Beth Griggs, science editor and Jessica…
Luckin Coffee Delivers a Jolt of Competition to Starbucks
China’s largest coffee chain opened five new cashier-less locations in New York City.
Here’s What We Know About Who’s Buying TikTok, According to New Reports
A deal is reportedly expected to close in 30 to 45 days.
D-ID acquires Berlin-based video startup Simpleshow
Video creation platform D-ID snaps up Berlin-based video generation startup Simpleshow to expand its digital avatar solution.
Tesla probed for potentially faulty door handles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received nine reports from owners who couldn’t access their cars, including from parents whose children were stuck inside.
YouTube rolls out Studio updates, ‘likeness’ detection, lip synced dubs, creator collabs and more
YouTube launches a handful of updates for creators, including lip syncing features for dubbed videos, likeness detection, collabs, an AI chatbot and more.
YouTube announces new generative AI tools for Shorts creators
YouTube is bringing a custom version of Google’s text-to-video generative AI model, Veo 3, to Shorts, along with a new remixing tool, an ‘Edit with AI’ feature, and more.
YouTube Live gets a major update, introduces dual-format streaming, minigames, and more
YouTube announced new features for livestreaming, such as letting creators play mini-games, AI-powered highlights, and more.
YouTube Music launches new tools for artists to reward fans with exclusive merch and videos
YouTube Music users will soon be able to pre-save songs, see a countdown for album releases, get exclusive merch, and more.
YouTube to use AI to help podcasters promote themselves with clips and Shorts
YouTube teases new AI-powered tools for turning podcasts into video clips, even if they’re audio-only.