Apple, Amazon and Microsoft Want These New AI Gadgets on Your Holiday Wish List
The tech giants are racing to turn AI devices into must-have gifts and get them on store shelves before the holiday rush.
The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
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. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been…
America Finally Got a New Sunscreen. Europeans Have Been Sporting It Since 1999.
BEMT took 20 years to clear the FDA, and brands like Neutrogena are racing to get it between skin and the sun.
AI agents are coming to Rivian’s cars
We’ll likely learn more about how this will work at the company’s upcoming “AI & Autonomy Day” event in December.
Ramp reaches $60B valuation as it pushes deeper into AI
The funding comes as Ramp’s annualized revenue crosses $2B, and its customer count reaches 85,000.
This Popular Pickleball Franchisor Filed for Bankruptcy. Its Founder Says, ‘I Own It’
The Picklr stepped into the kitchen with too many lease guarantees, and now it’s in Chapter 11.
Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.
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Netflix Is Cutting 1,000 Jobs in Its Biggest Layoffs Since 2022
Shares of the streaming giant have fallen more than 40% over the past year as engagement slows.
The Next Generation of Sports Stars Is Being Built Outside the Big Leagues — And Off The Field
College athletes are becoming the next big sports influencers, using NIL deals and brand partnerships to break into fashion and luxury.
Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75
Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.