Tag Archives: TechCrunch

Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction

Former Waymo engineers have launched an autonomous vehicle startup with $80 million in venture funds.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction

Meet the cement transport ship that makes cement ingredients while sailing

London-based Seabound has developed a carbon capture system that transforms CO2 from a ship’s engine into limestone, which Heidelberg Materials will use to make cement.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Meet the cement transport ship that makes cement ingredients while sailing

Rex Salisbury’s Cambrian Ventures raises new fund, bucking fintech slowdown

Spurred by the performance of its first fund, Cambrian Ventures’ $20 million second fund will continue the firm’s thesis of focusing on fintech startups.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Rex Salisbury’s Cambrian Ventures raises new fund, bucking fintech slowdown

Meta reportedly scores two more high-profile OpenAI researchers

OpenAI researcher Jason Wei will reportedly join Meta’s new Superintelligence Lab. Another team member, Hyung Won Chung, might also join Meta, as the company works to catch up to rivals in the AGI race.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Meta reportedly scores two more high-profile OpenAI researchers

UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records

The hackers stole the company’s member list, which included customer names, addresses, and contact information.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records

Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data

Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data

Of course, Grok’s AI companions want to have sex and burn down schools

xAI’s first AI companions on the Grok app are a lustful anime girl and a homicidal panda.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Of course, Grok’s AI companions want to have sex and burn down schools

Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX

Amazon is looking to its main competitor to get its next batch of Kuiper satellites to orbit.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX

The Chainsmokers’ Mantis Ventures closes $100M third fund

The fund brings Mantis’ assets under management to $225 million.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on The Chainsmokers’ Mantis Ventures closes $100M third fund

US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion

Cameron Wagenius had already pleaded guilty to other charges earlier this year.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion