Boston Dynamics CEO Steps Down, Interim Leadership Announced Amid Strategic Transition

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Boston Dynamics, the Massachusetts-based robotics pioneer renowned for its quadruped and humanoid robots, is undergoing a leadership transition. CEO Robert Playter announced his departure in an internal memo on Tuesday, with Chief Financial Officer Amanda McMaster stepping in as interim leader while the company searches for a permanent successor. (Robert Playter) Playter’s exit marks a…

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Amazon Eyes Marketplace for AI Firms to License Publisher Content

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The copyright controversy surrounding training data in the artificial intelligence industry is intensifying. Recent reports indicate that Amazon plans to establish a content trading marketplace, enabling publishers to directly license their text, images, and other content to AI companies. This model resembles Microsoft’s recently launched “Publisher Content Marketplace,” aiming to provide tech companies with legally…

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Workday co-founder returns as CEO following Eschenbach’s departure.

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Enterprise software giant Workday announced a significant leadership change on Monday: CEO Carl Eschenbach has stepped down effective immediately and left the board of directors. Company co-founder and former CEO Aneel Bhusri will permanently return to lead the company. (workday larger) Eschenbach joined Workday at the end of 2022, initially serving as co-CEO alongside Bhusri,…

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MrBeast Acquires Teen-Focused Finance App Step, Expanding His Business Empire

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YouTube megastar MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) announced this week that his company, Beast Industries, will acquire Step, a financial application focused on serving teenagers. The app has raised a total of $500 million in funding, boasts over 7 million users, and aims to help Gen Z build credit, save money, and invest. It had…

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Waymo Achieves Fully Driverless Testing in Nashville, Advancing Toward Commercial Service

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Alphabet’s self-driving subsidiary, Waymo, has reached a significant milestone in Nashville, Tennessee: it has officially removed safety drivers from its test vehicles, initiating fully driverless testing. This marks a crucial step toward the company’s goal of launching a commercial robotaxi service in the city later this year. (waymo getty streets) Waymo has been testing in…

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Samsung Announces New Feature to Automatically Organize Photo Gallery

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Samsung has rolled out a new feature that will automatically sort photos in your phone’s gallery. The update is now live for Galaxy users and works without any input from you. Your pictures will be grouped by events, trips, or even the people in them. (Samsung Announces New Feature to Automatically Organize Photo Gallery) The…

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Samsung’s New Monitor Designed for Video Editing with Color Calibration

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Samsung has unveiled a new monitor made for video editors. The device focuses on accurate color display and smooth workflow. It comes with built-in color calibration tools. These tools help users match colors precisely across different screens. The monitor supports a wide color gamut. This includes DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB standards. Video professionals can trust…

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Sony’s Corporate Training Program Uses Gamification

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Sony has launched a new corporate training program that uses gamification to boost employee engagement and learning. The program turns everyday training tasks into interactive challenges. Employees earn points, badges, and rewards as they complete modules. This approach makes learning more enjoyable and helps staff retain information better. (Sony’s Corporate Training Program Uses Gamification) The…

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Sony’s New Hybrid E-Ink and LCD Display for Dashboards

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Sony has unveiled a new hybrid display technology that combines E-Ink and LCD panels for automotive dashboards. This innovation aims to deliver better visibility, lower power consumption, and enhanced driver comfort. The display switches between the two technologies based on driving conditions and user needs. (Sony’s New Hybrid E-Ink and LCD Display for Dashboards) E-Ink…

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Sony’s Research on Brain-Computer Interfaces for Audio

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Sony is exploring new ways to connect the human brain with audio technology. The company has started research into brain-computer interfaces that focus on sound. This work aims to understand how people experience music and other audio directly through their thoughts. Early experiments look at how brain signals relate to what someone hears or imagines…

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