Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods
Flash floods are among the deadliest weather events in the world, killing more than 5,000 people each year. They’re also among the most difficult to…
AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I’ve ever heard
When the production company Particle6 debuted its AI-generated “actor” Tilly Norwood last fall, the move was not warmly welcomed by Hollywood. “Good Lord, we’re screwed,”…
Ford’s new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used
Ford rolled out an AI assistant this week that can monitor and analyze millions of data points to help its Ford Pro commercial customers boost…
Zendesk acquires agentic customer service startup Forethought
Zendesk is acquiring Forethought, a company that builds software to automate customer service interactions, the companies announced on Wednesday. The deal is expected to close…
Netflix may have paid $600 million for Ben Affleck’s AI startup
Last week, Netflix announced the acquisition of InterPositive, an AI company co-founded by Ben Affleck that helps filmmakers edit footage in post-production. This deal could…
Lovable says it added $100M in revenue last month alone, with just 146 employees
Lovable crossed $400 million in annual recurring revenue in February, the Stockholm company confirmed to TechCrunch. But it declined to say whether it is still…
iRobot is bringing the Roomba Mini to the U.K. and Europe
The new Roomba Mini is half the size of iRobot’s Roomba 105 robot vacuum. | Source: iRobot iRobot Corp. today said it is bringing its…
Replit snags $9B valuation 6 months after hitting $3B
Vibe-coding sensation Replit has hit another funding milestone. The company announced Wednesday that it raised a $400 million Series D at a $9 billion valuation,…
Advanced spatial intelligence: Hidonix pivots to defense tech
Hidonix places a strong emphasis on in-house engineering. Both its software and hardware are designed internally, enabling greater security and control, plus higher levels of…
Zoox begins testing its purpose-built robotaxis in Phoenix and Dallas
Zoox said its testing in Dallas and Phoenix will collect data about sprawling environments, differentiating it from testing in dense metro areas such as San…