Category: Industry News

Amazon's Zoox Launches Groundbreaking Robotaxi Testing in Los Angeles

Amazon’s Zoox Launches Groundbreaking Robotaxi Testing in Los Angeles

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Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle division, is launching a fleet of retrofitted test vehicles in Los Angeles as it prepares for public ride services in Las…

Seize the Spotlight: Apply Now to Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025!

Seize the Spotlight: Apply Now to Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025!

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is inviting speaker applications for its event from October 27–29 at Moscone West, San Francisco. This is a chance to connect with…

Unlock Your Startup's Potential: Apply Now for Startup Battlefield 200!

Calling All Founders: Enter TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 for Your Chance to Shine!

supportApr 9, 2025

Applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are now open, inviting innovators to pitch their startups for a chance to win $100,000…

Fintech Spotlight: Los Angeles' Rain Secures $75M Series B Funding Round

Fintech Spotlight: Los Angeles’ Rain Secures $75M Series B Funding Round

supportApr 8, 2025

Rain, a startup transforming earned wage access (EWA), has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round led by Prosus, valuing the company at…

Trump Champions Coal Power for Data Centers Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

Trump Champions Coal Power for Data Centers Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

supportApr 8, 2025

President Trump is set to sign an executive order to revitalize the struggling coal industry by designating coal as a critical mineral. This order aims…

Earn a Free Ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI by Volunteering Your Time!

Earn a Free Ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI by Volunteering Your Time!

supportApr 8, 2025

TechCrunch Sessions: AI is set for June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, and volunteers are needed for this exciting event. This is an excellent…

Waymo Set to Revolutionize Transportation: Launching Robotaxi Service in Washington D.C. by 2026

Waymo’s Innovative Use of Interior Camera Data for Generative AI: Riders Can Choose to Opt-Out

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Waymo plans to utilize data from its robotaxis, including interior camera footage linked to rider identities, to improve generative AI models, raising privacy concerns. A…

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Discover the Audience Choice Winners Shaping Breakout Sessions at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

supportApr 8, 2025

Exciting news for AI enthusiasts! TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley will feature two Audience Choice winners, Yann Stoneman and Hua Wang,…

Thinking Machines Lab: Mira Murati's Innovative Startup Revolutionizing AI After OpenAI

Mira Murati’s AI Startup Attracts Top Ex-OpenAI Advisors, Boosting Innovation and Expertise

supportApr 8, 2025

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has launched a new AI initiative, Thinking Machines Lab, which recently added two prominent advisers, Bob McGrew and Alec Radford. McGrew,…

Amazon Launches Nova Sonic: The Next-Gen AI Voice Model Revolutionizing Voice Technology

Amazon Launches Nova Sonic: The Next-Gen AI Voice Model Revolutionizing Voice Technology

supportApr 8, 2025

On Tuesday, Amazon unveiled Nova Sonic, a new generative AI model designed for voice processing and natural-sounding speech, competing with OpenAI and Google’s voice technologies.…