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Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health; plus, French police search X office in Paris

Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues. Also, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 03, 20264 min

Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features; plus, Ring brings its ‘Search Party’ feature for finding lost dogs to non-Ring camera owners

Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings. Also, Ring's Search Party feature for finding lost dogs is now available across the U.S. — even if you don't own a Ring camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 20265 min

Bye-bye corporate conglomerates. Hello personal conglomerates.

TechCrunch's Tim DeChant writes about Elon Musk's reported merging of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla and how it harkens back to the heyday of General Electric — or maybe the robber barons of the Gilded Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 02, 20268 min

Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid

An unidentified bidder submitted a Hail Mary offer that was "substantially higher" than the winning bid at auction. Founder Austin Russell has been circling a bid, but it's not clear he was behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 20265 min

Uber launches an ‘AV Labs’ division to gather driving data for robotaxi partners; plus, Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business

Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It's a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle partners solve the weirdest edge cases. Also, a new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 27, 20267 min

Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its FSD software; plus, GM will end Chevy Bolt EV production next year

The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities. Also, the factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration's tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 20266 min

Google DeepMind CEO ‘surprised’ OpenAI is rushing forward with ads in ChatGPT; plus Substack launched a TV app

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the tech giant isn't pressuring him to insert ads into the AI chatbot experience. Also, Substack's move comes as the company has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 20267 min

An interactive AI-powered learning app for kids; plus, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable

Big tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating. Also, if Apple's wearable materializes, it could be released as early as 2027, according to a report on the device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 20267 min

Well, there goes the metaverse!

The metaverse is on its last legs as VR is eclipsed by AI. But that's not the only thing that went wrong for Meta's VR ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 20269 min
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