Technology
Sierra, the San Francisco-based startup established 21 months ago that develops AI customer service agents for businesses, revealed on Friday it has hit $100 million in annual revenue run rate (ARR). The company’s quick expansion hints at a widespread adoption of AI agents among businesses in various sectors. Even the experienced co-founders of the startup,…
A fresh collection of AI-driven devices is hitting the shelves, intending to incorporate artificial intelligence into our everyday existence more deeply than ever before. A selection of these AI wearables — spanning necklaces, rings, and wristbands, as well as portable gadgets — function as productivity enhancers, while a few market themselves as supportive allies that…
SpaceX presented an enhanced iteration of its Starship rocket booster in South Texas on Thursday for initial assessments, but just hours later, an internal detonation occurred. Observers streaming live footage of SpaceX’s Starbase installation noted the event before dawn on Friday, approximately at 4:00 a.m. local time. Subsequently, local content creators have shared images providing…
Joby Aviation, an electric air taxi developer, is taking legal action against Archer Aviation, alleging that its competitor used stolen trade secrets obtained from a former employee to disrupt its business. The lawsuit, which was filed Thursday in the Superior Court of California in Santa Cruz County, presents several allegations against Archer and George Kivork, a…
In India, Google is enhancing its AI capabilities to combat digital fraud by introducing on-device scam detection for Pixel 9 devices and new screen-sharing alerts for finance-related apps. As more individuals in India access the internet for the first time and increasingly utilize smartphones for payments, shopping, and government services, digital fraud continues to escalate….
Elon Musk’s Grok is clearly a fan of its creator. Following this week’s Grok 4.1 launch, X users have been sharing posts and screenshots highlighting Grok’s tendency to overestimate Musk’s capabilities — such as when Grok answered a question about Musk’s potential as a professional football player. One user asked, “hey @grok if you had…
Perplexity, the AI search firm, introduced its Comet browser for Android today. The AI-driven browser initially launched on desktop in July, featuring AI-enhanced search capabilities. The majority of the desktop version’s features are being incorporated into the Android app. Users have the option of setting Perplexity as their primary search tool and can tag tabs…
Uber Eats is joining forces with Starship Technologies, a company specializing in sidewalk delivery robots, to launch food delivery services in the U.K. later this year. The service will initially roll out in Leeds and Sheffield “from select merchants” starting in December, with plans for further expansion. Uber stated that they intend to extend the…
Monarch Tractor, an autonomous electric tractor startup, reportedly cautioned its staff on Thursday about potential layoffs affecting over 100 employees, or even a possible ‘shutdown,’ according to a company-wide communication obtained by TechCrunch. This communication follows earlier position reductions at Monarch Tractor’s California corporate offices and remote teams in India and Singapore over recent weeks,…
Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s founder and CEO, expressed optimism during the company’s third-quarter earnings report. The company’s performance suggests this optimism may be justified. Nvidia announced $57 billion in revenue for the third quarter, marking a 62% increase compared to the same period last year. The company’s net income, calculated on a GAAP basis, reached $32…
