A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven't expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won't last forever.
Wix-acquired Base44 is rolling out its own AI model, Base1, to support app creation via natural language. This move addresses debates on frontier model suitability and startup defensibility, aiming for optimized latency, cost, and efficiency.
Nearly a month after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its Florida launch pad, destroying LC-36A, the incident raises significant questions for NASA's Artemis Program and commercial customers like Amazon and AST SpaceMobile. The cause is linked to the main engines, also used by ULA's Vulcan rocket.
Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber's ride-hail app in Phoenix, Arizona, ending a nearly three-year partnership
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to share profiles without revealing their phone numbers, enhancing privacy. While account creation still requires a phone number, users can reserve unique usernames (3-35 characters) now for an official rollout later this year.
London-based Flipper Devices, known for its Flipper Zero, launched Busy Bar, a productivity gadget featuring an LED display for timers, app blocking, and custom messages. It offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter certification, and open firmware, with sales starting July 14 in the US, EU, UK, and Canada.
Jay Li's Proception, a robotics startup focused on high-dexterity robotic hands, secured an $11 million seed round led by First Round Capital and began shipping its first products, all after settling a trade secret lawsuit with his former employer, Tesla.
