GM's EV cost reduction plans, SpaceX IPO implications, and various mobility deals and updates highlighted in TechCrunch Mobility newsletter.
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GM's EV cost reduction plans, SpaceX IPO implications, and various mobility deals and updates highlighted in TechCrunch Mobility newsletter.
Genesis AI, a startup backed by Eric Schmidt, has revealed Eno, a new general-purpose humanoid robot designed around human capabilities rather than appearance. It features human-like hands for tool use and will begin targeted deployments in manufacturing and logistics by late 2026.
Uber plans to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, partnering with Lucid and Nuro. This follows preparations for a similar service in San Francisco later this year. The move places Uber in direct competition with Waymo in both markets.
Pinterest unveiled 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI app for conversational shopping and product discovery. It aims to leverage the company's 'Taste Graph' for personalized recommendations, moving beyond keyword searches to a chatbot-like interface. The company also introduced AI ad tools for marketers.
Anthropic was forced to pull its advanced AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, from the market after the Trump administration demanded a ban on non-Americans accessing them. This comes as Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in business spending market share and files for an IPO.
Amazon has hundreds of flight-ready satellites for its Project Kuiper internet constellation, but a launch bottleneck persists. Arianespace is a key partner, while delays plague Blue Origin's New Glenn and ULA's Vulcan rockets.
Anthropic has paused significant price increases for its Claude Agent SDK, which were set to take effect June 15. The changes would have billed SDK usage separately at API rates, impacting third-party apps and developers. The pause allows users to continue with existing subscription limits.
