Sunday, September 22, 2024

Synex founder, once detained at the border with a 80-pound magnet, is building portable MRIs to test glucose

Synex Medical just raised $28.1 million to build a portable MRI capable of testing glucose and other important molecules without the need to extract blood.

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Yup, Jony Ive is working on an AI device startup with OpenAI

Jony Ive, the legendary designer who left his full-time role at Apple five years ago, is working on a new startup with OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The collaboration was first reported last year, and Ive confirmed it in a New York Times profile about what he’s been up to since leaving Apple. If […]

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Pedego’s Cargo e-bike: Sporty, stylish and powerful for $4,000

The Pedego’s Cargo e-bike is marketed as a powerful and sporty ride that’s geared towards parents toting kids around town and anyone who needs to schlep heavy gear.  I spent the summer testing out this cargo e-bike to find out if it met that mission. My take: It’s a stylish ride that can hold plenty […]

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Ibotta’s CEO explains why startups shouldn’t try to time the IPO market

The IPO market has not roared back in 2024 as many investors hoped it would — not yet, at least. Elevated interest rates (this week’s 50 bps rate cut notwithstanding) and uncertainty related to the U.S. election have prompted many companies to stay private and wait for better market conditions. But a handful of companies […]

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Some startups are going ‘fair source’ to avoid the pitfalls of open source licensing

The fair source concept is designed to help companies align themselves with the "open" software development sphere, without encroaching into existing licensing landscapes.

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces $120M fund for global AI education

Speaking Saturday at the UN Summit of the Future, Google CEO Sundar Pichai described AI as “the most transformative technology yet” and announced a new fund for AI education and training around the world. Pichai pointed to four broad opportunities he sees for AI and sustainable development, according to a transcript of his prepared remarks […]

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X reverses course in Brazil

It seems that Elon Musk-owned social network X (formerly Twitter) is backing down from a confrontation with Brazil’s Supreme Court. The New York Times reported on a new court filing in which the company’s lawyers said X had complied with the court’s orders — blocking designated accounts, paying fines, and naming a new formal representative […]

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Amazon says no to remote work

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is calling for a full return to office at the start of 2025. For the last 15 months, employees have been expected to work in the office three days per week. Now employees will be expected to be in the office five days a week, with work from home being OK […]

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Qualcomm may be trying to buy Intel

Chipmaker Qualcomm is trying to buy rival Intel, according to multiple reports. The Wall Street Journal broke the news late Friday that Qualcomm had approached Intel about a takeover. The New York Times subsequently corroborated the story, while adding that no official offer has been made. Even if there is an offer, it’s not clear […]

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India’s Oyo acquires Motel 6 for $525M

One of India’s largest startups, budget hotel company Oyo, has reached a deal to acquire G6 Hospitality, which operates Motel 6. Oyo says it will pay Blackstone Real Estate $525 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition also includes the Studio 6 extended stay brand and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of […]

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