Recently completed NASA tests show that compact radars built by Echodyne enable drones to fly autonomously in crowded airspace. Last month, Echodyne of Kirkland, Wash., Partnered with NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California to conduct testing of an AiRanger drone built by American Aerospace Technologies Inc. During the test flight, the Echodynes drone used … Read more
After reports that Stripe raised even more money, the payment giant has now confirmed the details. The company closed an additional $ 600 million on a $ 95 billion worth. Stripe said it will use the funds to expand its business in Europe with a focus on its European headquarters and strengthen its global payments … Read more
As clear as the potential for profound abuse may be, new, unfamiliar examples keep popping up. The Philadelpha Inquirer and Harrisburg’s Patriot News report that police arrested Raffaela Spone of Chalfont, Pennsylvania for allegedly using deepfakes to cast rivals from her daughter’s cheerleading team, the Victory Vipers. Law enforcement officials said Spone sent trainers AI-modified … Read more
Justin Beals, CEO of StrikeGraph. (StrikeGraph photo) The question of what happens if you prioritize diversity and what if you don’t is at the forefront of the startup discussion. During my career I have always tried to build different teams. I believe it is important for the health of the company, but on a deeper … Read more
SpaceX has put another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit – meaning it has sent a total of 180 satellites to join its 1,000-plus constellation in the past two weeks alone. Today’s launch also set a record for SpaceX for its Falcon 9 rocket reusability program, as it was the ninth flight and landing for this … Read more
Fortnite and soccer (aka soccer) are no strangers to each other, but it looks like the two are deepening their relationship. As Eurogamer explains, Epic Games teased the appearance of Brazilian sports star Neymar in Fortnite on March 16. It’s not sure how he’ll manifest himself in the Battle Royale game, but there’s little doubt … Read more
Daniela Braga, CEO of DefinedCrowd. (Photo by Dário Branco) Artificial intelligence is the fourth industrial revolution, and women should play a prominent role in its development, says Daniela Braga, CEO of Seattle startup DefinedCrowd. “We have left the code era to men for the past 30 years and see where it has led us,” Braga … Read more
Spending millions on a digital piece of art that could be screenshotted feels like walking around on a strip of concrete as a tourist activity. The look doesn’t make immediate sense – there’s hardly any incentive for something as accessible as a Google image or a street. This is my best bet to explain at … Read more
As we would expect from OnePlus at this point, the march to a new product version involves a steady supply of information. That includes the first watch, which we’ll be seeing on March 23rd, while the new OnePlus 9 line of phones is also launching. Late last year, CEO Pete Lau said “wishes come true” … Read more
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, testified before Congress on antitrust concerns last summer. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will not testify at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on income inequality next week – a decision made hours after Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) invited the billionaire to give his thoughts on it Report matter, reports CNBC. Sanders … Read more