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Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm
Just four years after Rivian began selling its R1T truck, 2025 marks the beginning of the R1T and R1S' second generation. Considering they look essentially the same on the outside, it might be hard to decipher what warrants a new generation. But underneath, it's actually quite easy: all-new electric architecture, a new motor arrangement, retuned […]
Source: www.theverge.com
Reception: Positive
Prime Day is almost over, but our favorite deals are still live
Editor’s note: That’s a wrap, folks! As Prime Day 2025 draws to a close, we’ll no longer be updating this article with additional deals and insights. Plenty of great deals remain, however, so be sure to check out all of our Prime Day coverage for anything you may have missed. There are mere hours left […]
Source: www.theverge.com
Reception: Positive
The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2025
Amazon’s mega sale is almost over. It was twice as long as previous years, but we’re now entering the final hours. You’ve had a lot of time to shop, so we suggest checking out earlier than later to ensure your favorite deals don’t expire. In case you want to peruse what’s still discounted, you can […]
Source: www.theverge.com
Reception: Positive
The best robot vacuum deals to pick up before Prime Day ends
Amazon Prime Day is in its final hours, following nearly four days of fantastic deals on headphones, TVs, fitness trackers, and — unsurprisingly — robot vacuums. Thankfully, there’s still something available for every home and budget, whether you’re looking for a robovac with self-extending arms that can pull double duty as an autonomous mop or […]
Source: www.theverge.com
Reception: Positive
UK launches £500 package to support diverse, underrepresented investors and founders
The British Business Bank, owned by the UK government, is creating a £500 million (around $674 million) economic package to help support diverse and underrepresented fund managers and founders in the country.  Fifty million pounds will be set aside for female-led venture funds, which means the BBB has now committed at least £100 million (around […]
Source: techcrunch.com
Reception: Positive
The countdown’s almost over: 2 days until TechCrunch All Stage 2025 kicks off in Boston
TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is almost here — In 2 days, the doors swing open at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. If you’re a founder or investor, this is your last shot to lock in the lowest ticket prices before they vanish at the door. This isn’t your average startup conference. TC All Stage is where […]
Source: techcrunch.com
Reception: Positive
A United Nations research institute created an AI refugee avatar
A research institute connected to the United Nations has created two AI-powered avatars designed to teach people about refugee issues. 404 Media wrote about an experiment conducted by a class at the United Nations University Center for Policy Research that resulted in the creation of two AI agents or avatars — Amina, a fictional woman […]
Source: techcrunch.com
Reception: Positive
Marc Andreessen reportedly told group chat that universities will ‘pay the price’ for DEI
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen sharply criticized universities including Stanford and MIT, along with the National Science Foundation, in a group chat with AI scientists and Trump administration officials, according to screenshots viewed by the Washington Post.
Source: techcrunch.com
Reception: Negative
Week in Review: X CEO Linda Yaccarino steps down
Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got tons of news for you this week, including a shakeup at X, Hugging Face’s new robot, new phones from Nothing and Samsung, and a whole lot more. Have a great weekend! Off to do something else: X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped down this week after a tumultuous […]
Source: techcrunch.com
Reception: Positive
xAI and Grok apologize for ‘horrific behavior’
In a series of posts on X, the AI chatbot Grok apologized for what it admitted was “horrific behavior.” The posts appear to be an official statement from xAI, the Elon Musk-led company behind Grok, as opposed to an AI-generated explanation for Grok’s posts. (xAI recently acquired X, where Grok is prominently featured.)
Source: techcrunch.com
Reception: Negative