This is the lowest percentage of venture capital allocated to such teams since 2016, when they picked up 1.6% of all venture funds.
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WTF is a ‘software-defined vehicle?’
Like any good buzz phrase, “software-defined vehicle” is as straightforward as it is obtuse. If you’re trying to figure out what automakers and suppliers mean by this term — which was all over CES 2024 — you’re in the right place. A software-defined vehicle is a vehicle defined by software — okay, sorry, I can […]
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CES 2024: The biggest transportation news, from Honda’s EVs to Hyundai’s air taxi ambitions
CES has increasingly become defined by what automakers and other mobility-focused companies bring to Las Vegas, and CES 2024 has been no exception. Though some major CES automotive players from past years like Ford, GM and Toyota didn’t have a big presence, other companies filled the gaps with EV reveals, flying vehicles and a lot […]
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This startup is trying to bring T9-like text input to your TV
Some technologies make so much sense that they just won’t disappear. T9 — the old text input from our trusty Nokia phones from the 1990s — is one of those throwbacks. Direction 9 is a startup that is eager to introduce it to your television, so you can use the directional pad on your remote […]
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Nwm’s open-air headphones are literally not there
A new audio brand spun out of Japan’s NTT is showing off some personal audio tech at CES 2024 that is remarkable not for what it has, but what it doesn’t have — in both cases, literally anything between you and the rest of the world. There’s nothing there! Nwm (short for New Wave Maker […]
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Zoe Care uses existing Wi-Fi signals to detect falls in care homes
Fall detection and autonomy for the elderly is front-and-center at CES in Las Vegas this year. Cherish Health introduced the $300 Serenity appliance that uses radar to cover a whole house with fall detection powers. Zoe Care is taking a different approach, by using existing Wi-Fi signals (and the way our bodies change how Wi-Fi […]
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CES 2024: The weirdest tech, gadgets and AI claims from Las Vegas
CES 2024 is in full swing in Las Vegas. We’re on the ground giving you the most talked about news and announcements from the event, but much of the fun is to be found in the weirder margins of the show floor. In an era of CES where companies are all-in on the AI hype […]
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My Memo adds some pill-zazz to automatic medicine dispensers
Every few years, a new startup takes a stab at automatic pill dispensers to help with drug adherence and to prevent people from accidentally dosing more than they should. Makes sense: For many of us, as we get older, more and more medicines join the lineup that keeps us ticking along. Unfortunately, memories get fuzzy, […]
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Quora’s AI platform could likely come to dictate the company’s future
It's not impossible that the tagline may flip to "Quora, brought to you by Poe" from "Poe, brought to you by Quora."
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Netflix Games gain traction with installs up 180% year-over-year in 2023, thanks to GTA and others
Just over two years ago, Netflix announced it would enter a new business: gaming. Amid a mobile gaming market dominated by free-to-play and ad-supported business models, Netflix’s plan was to make its games free without ads or in-app purchases. The gambit may now be starting to pay off. In 2023, Netflix Games downloads increased by […]
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Texas-based care provider HMG Healthcare says hackers stole unencrypted patient data
Texas-based care provider HMG Healthcare has confirmed that hackers accessed the personal data of residents and employees, but says it has been unable to determine what types of data were stolen. HMG Healthcare is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, and provides a range of services, including memory care, rehabilitation and assisted living. HMG’s website says […]
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Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios laid off hundreds of employees
In addition to the 500 layoffs at Twitch, Amazon is also making cuts to Prime Video and MGM Studios, laying off “several hundreds” of employees, according to a memo obtained by TechCrunch. The Information broke the news of the layoffs. Mike Hopkins, senior vice president of the division, announced the cutbacks in an email on […]
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Twitch is laying off another 500 employees
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Treasure Financial lays off staff just months after reporting ‘explosive growth’
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Stairs are no obstacle for this delivery bot’s squishy wheels
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