PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5B in savings as it cuts jobs and works to modernize its tech stack.
Venus Aerospace, founded in 2020, has secured $90 million in Series B funding to advance its Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) technology. Initially aimed at passenger travel, the company pivoted to defense and space missions after demonstrating a working RDRE, now focusing on hypersonic weapons and high-speed military vehicles.
The Fi Ultra is the first pet tracker to use Starlink for satellite connectivity, offering GPS tracking in cellular dead zones. While it provides peace of mind for adventurers, its two-day battery life and $199 price tag (plus $189 annual subscription) are significant drawbacks.
WeWard, a rewards app for walking, introduces 'Walking Mode' allowing users to restrict chosen apps until a step goal is met. This feature aims to reduce screen time and promote physical activity, building on the app's existing rewards system.
Former Twitter, Meta, and OpenAI executive Kevin Weil has joined the board of Seattle-based rocket startup Stoke Space. The well-funded company aims to compete with SpaceX by building a fully reusable rocket, Nova.
Despite a lukewarm review and high price, the author is drawn to Valve's Steam Machine for its silent operation, compact size, and seamless integration with their Steam library and controller, finding it superior to consoles and even the Steam Deck for TV gaming.
French AI startup ZML has launched ZML/LLMD, an inference server designed to optimize large language models across various chips, including Nvidia, AMD, and Apple. The software aims to break vendor lock-in and reduce AI costs by enabling efficient use of diverse hardware, potentially disrupting Nvidia's market dominance.
