Tesla and Rivian charging networks have fewest problems by far, according to Consumer Reports

The most problem-free EV charging networks in the U.S. right now are the ones built by Tesla and Rivian, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports. The publication surveyed 1,230 owners on their EV charging experiences between March 2024 and February 2024, and just 4% of the respondents said they experienced problems at Tesla’s […]
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Amazon AI scammers duped investors out of millions with ‘passive income’ scheme, FTC alleges

The company promised better returns than the stock market, with a co-founder appearing in TikTok videos with wads of cash alongside an image of Warren Buffett.

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Pebble creator unveils two new Pebble-inspired smartwatches

It looks like a Pebble, it works like a Pebble, but don’t call it a Pebble. Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of the Pebble smartwatch, just unveiled two new smartwatches — called the Core 2 Duo and the Core Time 2. These spiritual successors to the Pebble smartwatches are available for pre-order, costing $149 and […]
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GrubMarket, largest private food tech company in U.S., reaches $3.5 billion valuation in new funding round

Food tech company GrubMarket said that it has raised $50 million in a Series G funding round, valuing the San Francisco-based firm at more than $3.5 billion.

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Stability AI’s new AI model turns photos into 3D scenes

Stability AI has released a new AI model, Stable Virtual Camera, that the company claims can transform 2D images into “immersive” videos with realistic depth and perspective. Virtual cameras are tools often used in digital filmmaking and 3D animation to capture and navigate scenes in real-time. With Stable Virtual Camera, Stability sought to add generative […]
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CISA scrambles to contact fired employees after court rules layoffs ‘unlawful’

Federal court rules U.S. cybersecurity agency must re-hire over 100 former employees
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Al Gore’s Just Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS for nature-based climate investments

The new fund aims to restore nature to reverse biodiversity loss and emissions from land use.
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Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search

Google on Tuesday announced new health-care updates to Search

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Google Seals $32 Billion Deal for Cyber Start-Up Wiz

The acquisition could make the Silicon Valley giant a bigger force in cybersecurity, and arrives months after an earlier round of talks collapsed.

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Nvidia Is Hosting the Super Bowl of A.I.

The giant chipmaker has transformed its annual developer conference from an academic event into a who’s who gathering for the future of artificial intelligence.

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