Aurora CFO says 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030 isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds
Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren't aspirational.
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One of AI's most influential researchers is joining AMD in an $8 billion deal
AMD is betting big on "world models" that could power robots, factories, and other physical AI systems. It's acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs.
Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.
Shark’s NeverChange Air Purifier Is Nearly Half Off Right Now
Shark and other top air purifier brands are on discount ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Palmer Luckey says AI won’t save founders from the hardest part of their jobs
The Anduril founder said AI can automate technical work, but founders will remain on the hook for legal issues, people, and key business decisions.
I raised $200K on Kickstarter for my sunrise alarm clock. The lessons I learned while preparing the campaign were just as valuable.
Emily Byrne's Kickstarter campaign for her alarm clock business helped her learn financial mistakes and get valuable customer feedback early on.
I spent $1,000 to stay in a hotel directly facing Niagara Falls. The room surprised me in 4 ways.
I stayed at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls. My room had a door that opened to the sound of crashing water and a view of nightly fireworks.
Michael Burry believes the AI bubble 'may burst' sooner than he first believed
The famed short seller is switching to puts with expiries in June for his major tech short bets.
AMD acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs AI firm in deal worth $8.2 billion
AMD previously invested in World Labs before the acquisition, which is the chipmaker's second biggest on record.
Boeing 737 Max 10 certification delayed by software issue, FAA says
The FAA administrator said the Max 10 will be delayed until the agency can assess a software issue on the aircraft.
Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026)
The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.
LeBron James is already boosting ticket and merchandise demand for Philadelphia 76ers
NBA star LeBron James is having a major financial impact on the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia, boosting sponsorships, ticket sales, and economic activity