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Roblox is one of the biggest games in the world. It attracts a huge audience of young people. And that makes it an ideal platform for someone like Anat Shperling, CEO and co-founder of Toya, who is not your average game developer.
“We are a non-U.S., non-traditional gaming…
Kodiak Robotics to expand autonomous trucking with $125M
November 10, 2021
Kodiak Robotics, a startup developing self-driving truck technologies, today announced that it raised $125 million in an oversubscribed series B round for a total of $165 million to date. The tranche — which includes investments from SIP Global Partners, Lightspeed Venture…
Data Society, a Washington-headquartered organization providing data science training programs and AI/ML solutions to corporations and government agencies, has announced the launch of meldR, a learning experience and communication platform (LXCP).
Targeted at the health care…
Viltrox Unveils 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens for Canon RF Mount
November 10, 2021
Viltrox has announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Canon RF mount, making it the first lens the company has produced for Canon’s mirrorless cameras that features autofocus.
Viltrox bills the lens as lightweight and compact without sacrificing performance. It is less than 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) long and weighs 530 grams (18.7 ounces) without a lens cap and hood, and the company…
San Francisco-headquartered Standard AI, a startup providing autonomous checkout technology for the retail industry, today announced it has completed the acquisition and hiring of the London-based computer vision startup ThirdEye Labs. The terms of the deal were not…
The Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has captured its first photos as part of its mission to document changes to the planet and the impacts of climate change.
NASA says that the Landsat 9, which was launched on September 27, is…
Every app open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience.” One aspect of this is an animated icon on the splash screen, with Drive being the first Google app to support this on Android 12.
Update 11/10: The animated Google Maps splash screen is now rolled out to the stable channel with version 11.6.2. It starts with a ring…
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full…
Google’s Wear OS is in a frustrating state of limbo right now, but Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 is a source of growth for the platform in more ways than one. Earlier this year, Samsung brought an internet browser app to its smartwatch, and now that browser seems to be…
Countries and automakers agree to go all-electric by 2040 in weak new goal set at COP26
November 10, 2021
At COP26, several major countries and automakers have agreed to set a new goal to go all-electric by 2040.
The goal is uninspired and likely useless.
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is currently being held in Glasgow, where world leaders have gathered to update their goals and plans to address climate change.
Amid the conference today, several…
