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A journalist who has been covering the robotaxi debate for a decade expresses skepticism about the idea that robotaxis will replace car ownership. The journalist argues that while robotaxis will take over the taxi market and potentially expand into owner-driven transportation, they will not make a significant dent in the car ownership market. Key reasons for this include the cost per human mile, which is likely to be higher for robotaxis due to increased wear and tear [...]

General Intuition, a New York-based startup, is in talks to raise around $300 million, which would bring its valuation to over $2 billion. The startup, founded by Pim de Witte and co-founders Eloi Alonso, Adam Jelley, and Vincent Micheli, trains embodied AI and world models using a unique dataset from Medal's 2 billion videos per year. The funds will be used to scale up compute capacity and release a new product by the end of summer or

German space technology group OBH has announced plans to issue new shares to raise capital for future investments, reflecting the opportunities and challenges facing Europe's growing space industry. The move aims to secure fresh capital for research and development, acquisitions, infrastructure expansion, and the commercialization of new technologies. Existing shareholders may experience some dilution of their ownership stakes, but management argues that the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term impact. The global space sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, [...]

Nvidia has released an update for its GeForce NOW streaming service, adding support for seven new games, including Aphelion and Pro Cycling Manager 26. The service continues to offer discounts, with the 12-month Performance membership reduced to $64.99 and the Ultimate membership to $129.99. Nvidia also confirmed that support for GOG single sign-in and game library is incoming this summer, expanding the platform's compatibility with popular stores. Members can play games with cloud-save functionality, allowing seamless progress

Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, met with Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel at VivaTech 2026 in Paris to discuss deepening bilateral ties in fintech, space technology, and digital innovation. The meeting aimed to align economic and technological goals between India and Luxembourg, with a focus on emerging technologies and strategic sectors. Goyal also highlighted India's balanced AI policy and its growing role as a global tech and innovation hub.

Microsoft has become the primary supplier of OpenAI models in China, selling the technology to the country's largest internet companies, including ByteDance, Ant Group, Meituan, and Tencent. The arrangement hands Microsoft a unique position, as it sells OpenAI models to Chinese firms that the model's creator, OpenAI, will not deal with directly. Microsoft's Azure AI revenue in China has expanded significantly, tripling in the financial year to June 2025. The company's contract with OpenAI allows it to [...]

Sony has announced a surprise Marvel's Spider-Man 2 DLC drop for the PS5, set to release on July 28, 2026. The DLC, themed around Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will be available to PS5 players, with the possibility of PC players also receiving the update. The "Fresh Start Suit" DLC is a cosmetic add-on, and Sony has yet to confirm whether it will be available for free.

Android 17 brings a refined user experience to Google's software, with a focus on usability and consistency across devices. The update introduces a novel way to use floating windows with bubbles, usable parental controls, and customization tweaks. While not groundbreaking, the features in Android 17 are enough to excite Pixel users. The stable build is now available on eligible Pixels, with other manufacturers' devices to follow in the coming months.