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A rough week for hardware companies
In just about a week, iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filed for bankruptcy. They’re very different…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Bankruptcy takes out two
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox,…
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Waymo suspends service in San Francisco as robotaxis stall during blackout
Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave…
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As EU waters down 2035 EV goals, electric startups express concern
The future may be electric, but that future is being postponed. The European Commission, citing the need for…
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Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life
Years ago, when venture capitalist Jon Medved took an interest in backing various health tech startups, he had…
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‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was
When iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Sunday, it marked the end of an era for one…
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Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel
Law firms representing Google and Apple have warned that employees who need a visa stamp to re-enter the…
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OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level
ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use, according to a social media post…
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act, positioning New York as the second U.S. state to enact…
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From Roombas to e-bikes, why are hardware startups going bankrupt?
The hardware world had a brutal week, with iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filing for bankruptcy. Each company faces its…