Pocket raises $11M for AI note-taking device
Pocket, a YC-backed startup, raises $11M for its $129 AI note-taking puck, selling over 130,000 units. Unlimited recordings and transcriptions, no subscription required.
Busy Bar: Flipper’s $249 Gadget to Signal ‘Leave Me Alone’
Flipper Devices launches the Busy Bar, a $249 hardware clock with LED ‘BUSY’ sign, Pomodoro timer, MQTT integration, and no hacking capability. Offline and open-source.
Robin Byrd: The Internet Ruined Porn, Says the Sex Godmother
Robin Byrd, 71, former adult star and NYC public-access icon, says the internet killed the artistry of porn. She discusses her career, censorship battles, and the new HBO Max documentary.
Yeasound RIC800 Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App
The Yeasound RIC800 OTC hearing aids offer solid audio, reliable streaming, and a quick hearing test, but suffer from frequent app disconnects and overstated battery life.
Tesla Battery Thefts: An Epidemic at the Gigafactory
Millions in Tesla batteries stolen from Nevada loading docks at least 11 times since December. Nine thefts in January alone, part of a cargo theft epidemic costing $18M a day.
Humanoid Robot Intern? Flexion’s AI Makes It Happen
Flexion Robotics, a Swiss startup run by ex-Nvidia engineers, trains humanoid robots using simulation and reinforcement learning. Market for robot foundation models could reach $150B by 2036.
Ford Rehires 350 Veteran Engineers After AI Fails to Deliver Quality
Ford rehires 350 veteran engineers after AI and automated quality systems failed. The move is expected to save $1 billion and helped Ford top the JD Power Initial Quality Survey.
Ian Bogost on Reclaiming Life Through ‘The Small Stuff’
Writer Ian Bogost discusses his book ‘The Small Stuff,’ dematerialization, convenience technologies, and reclaiming sensory experiences in everyday life.
Tesla FSD Under Fire After Fatal Crash; Waymo Imports Surge
Tesla FSD faces investigations after fatal Texas crash; Waymo imports 3,156 vehicles; Lucid lays off 1,500; Lyft sets sensor rule; plus deals and regulatory updates.
Why Wall Street Sees Micron as the Next Nvidia
Micron’s market cap hit $1.27 trillion, stock up 236% in a month, as AI-driven memory shortage fuels record earnings. Analysts see long-term potential.