Figure is set to begin alpha testing its Figure 02 humanoid robot in homes by late 2025, following advancements in their Helix VLA model. CEO Brett Adcock highlights the shift towards in-house AI development post-OpenAI partnership. While focusing on industrial applications, Figure explores domestic uses to aid aging populations, aligning with trends in robot-assisted independence.
Latent Labs has raised $50 million to use AI in biology under the direction of Simon Kohl, a former DeepMind scientist. The firm collaborates with major industry partners to promote research and development, concentrating on protein structure prediction to expedite medication discovery and enhance our comprehension of diseases.
Discover Opera Air, the new browser from Opera, designed to promote mental health through mindfulness techniques. With features like soundscapes, binaural beats, and pause reminders, Opera Air provides a unique, stress-reducing browsing experience. Perfect for users seeking a focused and mindful online environment.
Learn about the innovative use of fungi by Swiss scientists at Empa to charge environmental sensors using a biodegradable, 3D-printed battery. This innovative microbial fuel cell offers a long-term answer to power supply issues in agricultural and environmental research.
Neura Robotics, based in Metzingen, Germany, secures €120 million in Series B funding to advance cognitive robotics and challenge US-China dominance. The investment will enhance both hardware and software, reinforcing the 'Made in Germany' brand and driving innovation with its robotic products and Neuraverse platform.
Explore Meta's most recent Instagram Threads upgrade, which now provides more focused search parameters including language, keywords, and hashtags. Threads is enhancing its capabilities to offer a more user-friendly experience in the competitive social media scene, and it is scheduled to launch globally in the upcoming weeks.
Learn how Sagence AI is tackling the increasing energy needs of AI models by using analog chips. Discover how this technology surpasses GPUs with increased effectiveness and eco-friendliness.
With a $8M Series A funding round, Norwegian SaaS firm Glint Solar is advancing solar energy project planning. Glint Solar's platform, which is trusted by major players in the industry like Statkraft and E.ON, facilitates collaboration for land-based solar systems, provides 3D project modeling, and expedites site assessments.
Submer has raised $55.5 million to tackle the cooling challenges faced by data centers through its innovative immersion technology. As the demand for AI workloads rises, conventional cooling methods are finding it hard to keep pace. Discover how Submer’s biodegradable coolant system provides effective cooling, minimizes environmental impact, and prolongs the lifespan of servers.
Discover Bluesky, the decentralized social app competing with X. Learn how Bluesky is changing the social media landscape and why it's gaining popularity in 2024.
Learn how Meta plans to enable WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability with third-party apps by 2027, including group chats, voice and video calls, and enhanced security features.
Discover how Uber is collaborating with GM's Cruise to integrate self-driving robotaxis onto its platform in 2025 as part of its efforts to broaden its autonomous vehicle capabilities. Find out how Uber plans to use partnerships and cutting-edge technology to dominate the ride-hailing market.
