VW and Uber join forces for US robotaxi rollout

April 24, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Volkswagen and Uber announced an ambitious collaboration to launch a commercial robotaxi service in the US, with plans to deploy autonomous electric vehicles in Los Angeles by late 2026. This joint venture marks a bold step towards transforming urban mobility through self-driving technology.

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betanews.com / Volkswagen and Uber bring self-driving ID. Buzz electric vans to Los Angeles

cnet.com / Uber and VW Team Up to Bring Robotaxis to a US City Near You

theinformation.com / Uber and Volkswagen’s Autonomous Mobility Subsidiary Ink Robotaxi Deal - The Information

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Chainguard Secures $3.5B Valuation with Massive Series D Funding

April 24, 2025, 12:07 am more...

Chainguard has successfully raised $356 million in its Series D round, catapulting its valuation to $3.5 billion. This infusion underscores investor confidence in the firm’s secure software development platform as it continues to build robust cybersecurity solutions amid a fiercely competitive market.

techinasia.com / Cybersecurity startup Chainguard hits $3.5b valuation

pulse2.com / Chainguard: $356 Million (Series D) Raised At $3.5 Billion Valuation For Building Secure Foundation For Software Development

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Sesh lands $7M to amp up fan engagement and membership perks

April 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Sesh, the fan engagement ecosystem connecting music lovers with their favorite artists, has raised $7 million to expand its digital platform. The fresh capital will support its plans to launch a member card and roll out more interactive experiences—because who said fandom couldn’t be high-tech and high-stakes?

pulse2.com / Sesh: $7 Million Raised For Scaling Artist Digital Ecosystem

venturebeat.com / Sesh raises $7M for new fan communities and launches member card

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Google Antitrust Trial Heats Up With DOJ Demands

April 22, 2025, 6:20 am more...

During a contentious antitrust trial, Google lambasted the DOJ’s proposals—deeming divestiture demands “extreme” and “fundamentally flawed”—while a Perplexity AI executive urged against a breakup. The legal battle intensifies as both sides trade barbs over remedies with a side of courtroom theatrics.

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arstechnica.com / ChatGPT head tells court OpenAI is interested in buying Chrome

bgr.com / OpenAI says it would buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell it

theverge.com / OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google

techcrunch.com / OpenAI exec says the company would buy Google’s Chrome browser if offered the chance

macrumors.com / OpenAI Wants to Buy Google's Chrome Browser

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Instagram’s AI targets fake teen ages for stricter account controls

April 21, 2025, 10:20 pm more...

Instagram is rolling out new AI-powered measures designed to identify fake age claims by scrutinizing user profiles. When discrepancies arise, suspected teen accounts are downgraded into restricted mode—a move intended to safeguard genuine minors while adding an extra layer of digital due diligence.

medianama.com / Meta to Use AI to Detect and Move Teens to Protected Accounts

pulse2.com / Meta Now Testing AI For Detecting Teen Instagram Users

techinasia.com / Instagram uses AI to detect fake teen ages

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Researchers Unveil New Color Beyond Human Vision

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

Innovative experiments using laser pulses on participants’ retinas have revealed a color previously unseen by human eyes. The breakthrough challenges traditional notions of color perception and could spark new research in vision science as scientists explore how our visual systems respond to unconventional stimuli.

cnet.com / Researchers Shoot Lasers At People's Eyes To Help Them See A New Color

techspot.com / Researchers say they've discovered a new color that no human has ever perceived

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Andor Season 2 ignites fresh Star Wars discourse on Disney+

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Critics are delving deep into the renewed narrative of Star Wars with the second season of Andor, which returns on Disney+ with a bold new vision. The season is being lauded for its rebellious spirit and fresh take on iconic themes, setting the stage for robust discussion among longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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cnet.com / 'Andor' Season 2 Premiere: When to Watch the Star Wars Series

gizmodo.com / Report: Lost‘s Carlton Cuse Is Working on a Mysterious Star Wars Show

gizmodo.com / Everything We Saw at Star Wars Celebration Japan

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Apple rolls out its iOS 18.5 beta cycle to developers

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Apple has advanced its software rollout with new developer betas for iOS 18.5. Recent releases offer minor design tweaks and under‐the-hood improvements as part of the routine update cycle, giving developers early access to test features ahead of the public launch slated for May.

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macrumors.com / iOS 18.5 Includes Only a Few Changes So Far

appleinsider.com / Third developer betas of iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5 seeded to testers

macrumors.com / Apple Seeds Third Beta of iOS 18.5 to Developers

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Vivo Unveils X200 Ultra with Top-Tier ZEISS Cameras

April 21, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Vivo officially launched its X200 Ultra smartphone, boasting a cutting-edge ZEISS camera system designed to rival professional imaging gear. The handset promises to redefine mobile photography with its advanced optics and performance, challenging the status quo in smartphone camera technology.

androidheadlines.com / Vivo X200 Ultra launched with top-tier ZEISS cameras

theverge.com / Vivo wants its new smartphone to replace your camera

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Airbnb reveals full pricing to boost user transparency

April 21, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Airbnb has eliminated hidden fees by displaying the total cost of bookings upfront, a change designed to comply with FTC rules and win back customer trust. Travelers can now see exactly what they’ll pay from the start, sparing them the old “surprise‐at–checkout” routine.

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gizmodo.com / Airbnb to Show Full Price by Default Thanks to Biden-Era Rule

theverge.com / Airbnb now shows the full price of your stay by default

bloomberg.com/technology / Airbnb to Show Fees in Price Display to Comply With FTC Rule - Bloomberg.com

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