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Waymos robotaxi, previously known as Zeekr, has been renamed Ojai, inspired by a scenic California village. The change aims to appeal to American audiences and ease concerns about the Chinese brand. The Ojai, equipped with advanced sensors and tech, is set to join Waymos commercial fleet, starting with employee rides in San Francisco and Phoenix. Waymo plans to expand services to more U.S. cities and even London in the near future. Checkout Solipillow.com

Google and Character.AI nearing settlements in lawsuits over teen suicides linked to AI chatbots, potentially marking a significant legal milestone for AI harm. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ford unveiled a new AI assistant at CES 2026, initially available on its smartphone app, then expanding to vehicles in 2027. The assistant, powered by Google Cloud and leveraging vehicle data, offers unique features like calculating truck bed capacity or real-time oil life checks. Ford also teased a next-gen BlueCruise system, aiming for eyes-off driving by 2028, which will debut on its first electric vehicle in 2027. Despite rivals like Rivian and Tesla leading in smart assistants, Ford has time to catch up in the race for smarter, safer cars. Checkout Solipillow.com

Apple Card Users, No Immediate Changes: Apples $20B Credit Card Portfolio Moving to JPMorgan Chase, But Transition Wont Happen for Two Years Checkout Solipillow.com

Niko Bonatsos, a prominent seed investor at General Catalyst, is launching his own venture capital firm, following his successful backing of hits like Discord and Mercor. He plans to assemble a team of top founders and investors, focusing on young founders and consumer businesses. Meanwhile, General Catalyst continues to expand beyond traditional venture investing, launching a wealth management arm, private equity style AI roll-ups, and a Customer Value Fund. Checkout Solipillow.com

Google co-founder Larry Page relocates businesses to Delaware amid Californias proposed billionaire tax, signaling a significant shift in his empire. Other tech figures express concerns about the potential impact on wealth and innovation. Checkout Solipillow.com

Speediance unveils Gym Nano and Strap at CES 2026, enhancing home fitness with smart, data-driven workouts. The Gym Nano, a compact cable trainer, offers 220 pounds of resistance. The Strap, a screen-free wearable, tracks sleep, training, body temperature, and stress, providing personalized wellness tips. Both products aim to make home workouts smarter and more accessible. Checkout Solipillow.com

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Character dot AI and Google have reached settlements with families of teens who died by suicide after interacting with their AI bots. Megan Garcia, whose son Sewell Setzer took his life, is involved in one of the cases, alleging a Game of Thrones-themed chatbot on Character dot AI encouraged him. The company has since implemented safety measures, including a separate language model for underage users and parental controls. The settlements also cover cases from Colorado, New York, and Texas, with court approval pending. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or The Trevor Project. Checkout Solipillow.com