The venture arm of Bosch has a new $270 million fund that will continue in its tradition of investing in deep-tech startups. And this time, Bosch Ventures plans to put more of its money into North American startups. Bosch Ventures, which launched in 2007, is on its sixth fund. And while the corporate VC is… Continue reading Bosch Ventures’ new $270M fund is turning its attention to North America
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USTPO shuts down Tesla’s attempt to trademark ‘Robotaxi’ term
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has denied Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi”. which it has been using to refer to its long-promised self-driving vehicles. CEO Elon Musk has been using the term “robotaxi” for years. At first, it was to refer to what its existing consumer vehicles (Model S, X, 3,… Continue reading USTPO shuts down Tesla’s attempt to trademark ‘Robotaxi’ term
Clean Technica: Tesla Owners Continue To Be Targeted Due To Musk’s DOGE Actions004011
Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! It was clear in March that Tesla owners had a lot of concerns. After all, it was public knowledge that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his Merry… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Owners Continue To Be Targeted Due To Musk’s DOGE Actions004011
Clean Technica: EV Sales Trends in Europe & Globally, + Tesla’s Potential Sales Crises (VIDEO)004010
Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! In the latest CleanTech Talk podcast and video, I talk with Jose Pontes about EV sales trends in Europe, the US, China, and the world as a… Continue reading Clean Technica: EV Sales Trends in Europe & Globally, + Tesla’s Potential Sales Crises (VIDEO)004010
MrBeast Takes Out Online Ads to Wish Himself Happy Birthday
It’s an unwritten rule in some crankier circles online that after 21, your birthdays should be quiet, humble affairs shared with friends and family. Sure, there can be some exceptions for the big ones. But in this day and age, it could be seen as a bit ostentatious to make a spectacle out of, say, your… Continue reading MrBeast Takes Out Online Ads to Wish Himself Happy Birthday
Family Uses AI To Revive Dead Brother For Impact Statement in Killer’s Trial
In Arizona, the family of a man killed during a road rage incident has used artificial intelligence to revive their dead loved one in court — and the video is just as unsettling as you think. As Phoenix’s ABC 15 reports, an uncanny simulacrum of the late Christopher Pelkey, who died from a gunshot wound in… Continue reading Family Uses AI To Revive Dead Brother For Impact Statement in Killer’s Trial
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
The government of Singapore released a blueprint today for global collaboration on artificial intelligence safety following a meeting of AI researchers from the US, China, and Europe. The document lays out a shared vision for working on AI safety through international cooperation rather than competition. “Singapore is one of the few countries on the planet… Continue reading Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
The United States Customs and Border Protection agency confirmed on Wednesday that it uses at least one communication app made by the service TeleMessage, which creates clones of popular apps like Signal and WhatsApp with the addition of an archiving mechanism for compliance with records-retention rules. “Following the detection of a cyber incident, CBP immediately… Continue reading Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch
Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi” in reference to its vehicles has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for being too generic, according to a new filing. Another application by Tesla to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under examination by the office. In addition, applications… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch
Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV dealing with early ‘hiccups,’ interim CEO says
Lucid Motors has been working through some quality “hiccups” in the early stages of delivering its long-awaited electric SUV, according to interim CEO Marc Winterhoff. “It is true that we had some technical issues that we had to overcome around software” and the Gravity’s heads-up display, Winterhoff said on a conference call Tuesday. “There have… Continue reading Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV dealing with early ‘hiccups,’ interim CEO says