AI & RoboticsNews

Augie Studio aims to become the Canva for AI video creation for marketers and enterprise

June 19, 2024
A new AI video platform is now in the commercial market. Formerly Aug X, Augie Studio is an all-in-one solution businesses of all sizes can easily use to generate social video content at scale. The company is exiting beta after two years of testing and is launching new pricing tiers, including an enterprise plan for creative advertising and marketing teams. “When we first started the company, we…
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DefenseNews

Europe's Artillery Rocket System: A Tense Race for the Future

June 19, 2024
PARIS — Tensions are running high in the race to decide Europe’s artillery rocket system of choice, with Germany emerging as a decisive player in a race between teams Rheinmetall-Lockheed Martin and Elbit-KNDS. On the opening day of the Eurosatory trade show here, all…
DefenseNews

France rethinks military light-drone acquisition as Army falls behind

June 19, 2024
PARIS — France is changing its acquisition process for light military drone unmanned aerial vehicles to become more nimble and signed a pact with local drone makers as the country’s Army threatens to fall behind in a technology that military leaders say is remaking warfare. French Armed Forces Minister Sebastian Lecornu signed a “defense UAV pact” at the Eurosatory defense show here on…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Elon's new deal, Kia EV rebates, NIO solid state batteries, and Volvo at Le Mans

June 19, 2024
Elon did enough to convince shareholders he deserved his multi billion dollar payout, but can he convince Delaware courts? Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia invest in North American manufacturing, NIO is ramping up production of its 650 mile solid-state EV, and Volvo got a big win at Le Mans. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge! Also interesting: it turns out, most of you don’t know…
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CryptoNews

SEC's Crypto Enforcement Chief Departs After 9 Years

June 19, 2024
The head of the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement has left the agency after nine years of service. Under his guidance, the SEC took many enforcement actions against crypto firms, including major…
CryptoNews

Tether Launches Alloy, Opening the Gates for Issuing Gold Standard Compliant Assets

June 19, 2024
Tether, one of the largest companies in the stablecoin arena, has announced the launch of Alloy, a series of assets pegged to the value of another asset, but collateralized with gold. The first token in the Alloy lineup is AUSDT, which will track the value of the U.S. dollar using Tether Gold (XAUT) as collateral. Tether Launches Alloy to Ease Issuance of Gold-Backed ‘Tethered Assets’ Tether…
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