Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal
Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, expects to generate $620 million in proceeds.
The Download: Google’s AI shake-up and Meta’s rogue model
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. Google’s AI empire is being reshaped. Here’s what’s changed. After a wave of painful losses in the tech talent wars, delays to its next flagship model, and murmurings of poor morale,…
NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash
The safety board, known for its thorough investigations, is probing the crash alongside the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Elon Musk Isn’t a Trillionaire Anymore
Musk’s fortune fell alongside SpaceX shares.
Even the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Ask For Help — Here’s How to Find the Right People to Have in Your Corner
This is the foundation every thriving small business needs.
The CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken Says Speed Is No Longer the Point of Fast Food: ‘It’s Not 1999’
Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot Chicken says speed is dead in fast food. Here’s what really matters to customers.
Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
Figma’s update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plugins for various tasks using AI.
Europe’s extreme heat is shutting down power plants
Europe is in the middle of a record-breaking heat wave, and the grid is being pushed to its limits as people turn to fans and air-conditioning to try to stay cool. Some power plants won’t be online to help handle the load. On June 23, France saw its hottest day since record-keeping began in 1947.…
Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
The new version has more cushioning, lighter colors, and a better microphone and speaker for communicating with Zoox Support.
This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft
The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offering real-time location in a disposable package.
OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI’s inference systems.