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AI

Physical Intelligence: Building the future of general-purpose robots

A look inside Physical Intelligence, a startup aiming to create general-purpose robots that can learn and adapt to various tasks without specific programming.

posted on 01/31/2026
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Smart Home

Philips Hue SpatialAware: Harmonizing Lights for a Smarter Home Experience

Philips Hue introduces SpatialAware, using AR to synchronize your smart lights. Control your home's lighting like never before with these upgrades.

posted on 01/07/2026
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Robotics

Mobileye Enters Robotics Arena by Acquiring Mentee Robotics for $900M

Mobileye expands into robotics with the acquisition of Mentee Robotics, signaling a major move towards Physical Artificial Intelligence.

posted on 01/07/2026
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Technology

AI Job Theft? Not So Fast: The Real Reasons Behind Layoffs

Despite the hype, AI is a minor factor in recent job losses. Restructuring and economic factors are bigger culprits.

posted on 12/24/2025
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Technology

Smart Home Fail: When AI Can't Even Make Coffee in 2025

Generative AI promised to simplify our smart homes, but in 2025, even basic tasks like brewing coffee are proving to be a frustrating challenge.

posted on 12/23/2025
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AI

Resolve AI Achieves Unicorn Status with SRE Automation Startup

Resolve AI, an AI startup focused on automating site reliability engineering, hits a $1 billion valuation after its Series A funding. Its objective is to innovate system maintenance.

posted on 12/20/2025
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AI

Amazon's Kiro: An AI Agent That Codes Autonomously for Days

Amazon introduces Kiro, an AI agent capable of autonomous coding, potentially revolutionizing software development workflows.

posted on 12/03/2025
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Technology

Amazon's Robot Army: 600,000 US Jobs at Risk by 2033?

Leaked documents reveal Amazon's ambitious plans to automate operations, potentially displacing hundreds of thousands of US workers by 2033. What does this mean for the future of work?

posted on 10/21/2025
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Startups

AI Recruiter Alex Raises $17M to Automate Initial Job Interviews

Alex, an AI recruiter startup, secures $17M to automate initial job screenings, sparking debate about the future of hiring and the human touch in recruitment.

posted on 09/29/2025
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Technology

Robotics Expert: Humanoid Robot Investments are a risky business

A top roboticist warns investors about pouring money into humanoid robot companies, suggesting the hype is not realistic and the tech is still far from viable.

posted on 09/27/2025
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Technology

Fiverr cuts 250 jobs in shift to AI-first strategy: A closer look

Fiverr reduces workforce by 30% to prioritize AI, sparking debate about the future of work and automation impact on employees.

posted on 09/17/2025
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Robotics

Sonair's sound sensors bring safety to robots, offering a cheaper alternative to LIDAR

Sonair uses sound to improve robot safety. Its tech offers a cheaper alternative to LIDAR and is gaining traction in both robotics and industrial automation.

posted on 09/17/2025