Boston Dynamics CEO Steps Down, Interim Leadership Announced Amid Strategic Transition
Boston Dynamics, the Massachusetts-based robotics pioneer renowned for its quadruped and humanoid robots, is undergoing a leadership transition. CEO Robert Playter announced his departure in an internal memo on Tuesday, with Chief Financial Officer Amanda McMaster stepping in as interim leader while the company searches for a permanent successor. (Robert Playter) Playter’s exit marks a […]
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Amazon Eyes Marketplace for AI Firms to License Publisher Content
The copyright controversy surrounding training data in the artificial intelligence industry is intensifying. Recent reports indicate that Amazon plans to establish a content trading marketplace, enabling publishers to directly license their text, images, and other content to AI companies. This model resembles Microsoft’s recently launched “Publisher Content Marketplace,” aiming to provide tech companies with legally […]
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Workday co-founder returns as CEO following Eschenbach’s departure.
Enterprise software giant Workday announced a significant leadership change on Monday: CEO Carl Eschenbach has stepped down effective immediately and left the board of directors. Company co-founder and former CEO Aneel Bhusri will permanently return to lead the company. (workday larger) Eschenbach joined Workday at the end of 2022, initially serving as co-CEO alongside Bhusri, […]
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MrBeast Acquires Teen-Focused Finance App Step, Expanding His Business Empire
YouTube megastar MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) announced this week that his company, Beast Industries, will acquire Step, a financial application focused on serving teenagers. The app has raised a total of $500 million in funding, boasts over 7 million users, and aims to help Gen Z build credit, save money, and invest. It had […]
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Waymo Achieves Fully Driverless Testing in Nashville, Advancing Toward Commercial Service
Alphabet’s self-driving subsidiary, Waymo, has reached a significant milestone in Nashville, Tennessee: it has officially removed safety drivers from its test vehicles, initiating fully driverless testing. This marks a crucial step toward the company’s goal of launching a commercial robotaxi service in the city later this year. (waymo getty streets) Waymo has been testing in […]
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Samsung Introduces New Feature to Block Distracting Apps During Work Hours
Samsung has added a new feature to help people stay focused during work hours. The feature lets users block distracting apps on their Galaxy phones. It is part of Samsung’s latest update to its Digital Wellbeing tools. (Samsung Introduces New Feature to Block Distracting Apps During Work Hours) The new setting works by letting users […]
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Samsung’s Smart Home Lighting System Now Works with Adaptive Lighting
Samsung has updated its Smart Home Lighting System to support Adaptive Lighting. This new feature lets lights adjust their color temperature based on the time of day. In the morning, lights appear cooler and brighter to help users feel alert. As evening approaches, they shift to warmer tones to support relaxation. (Samsung’s Smart Home Lighting […]
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Sony’s Game Soundtrack Released on Vinyl and Streaming
Sony Music Entertainment has released a new collection of video game soundtracks from PlayStation Studios. The music is now available on vinyl records and major streaming platforms. This marks the first time many of these tracks have been offered in physical format. Fans can enjoy iconic themes from games like God of War, Horizon Forbidden […]
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Sony’s “Tech and Art” Residency Program Accepts Applications
Sony has opened applications for its “Tech and Art” Residency Program. This program brings together creators who work with technology and art. It gives them a chance to explore new ideas in a supportive environment. The residency is part of Sony’s ongoing effort to support innovation at the intersection of creativity and engineering. (Sony’s “Tech […]
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Aluminum Oxide Ceramic Driving Industrial Innovation machinable alumina
In the realm of sophisticated products, where stamina meets precision, Light weight aluminum Oxide Ceramic stands as a cornerstone of contemporary engineering. This unassuming ceramic, birthed from the union of light weight aluminum and oxygen, prospers in settings that break lower materials– from the scorching warmth of rocket engines to the sterile chaos of semiconductor […]
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