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Luminar's Lidar Business Sold for $22M, Quantum Computing's Wild Ride
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Luminar, the lidar sensor company, struck a deal to sell its main lidar business to Quantum Computing Inc. for $22 million, with plans to sell its semiconductor unit for $110 million. The sale comes after Luminar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December, following a peak market cap of $11 billion in 2021. Quantum Computing Inc., with a wild backstory, raised over $700 million this year but had revenue of just $384,000 in the first nine months of 2022. The sale is subject to bankruptcy court approval and faces competition from founder Austin Russell, whos hinted at bidding on the lidar assets himself. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Pebble's Return: Tiny Team, Big Impact
01:49|Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble, revives the brand with Core Devices, launching Pebble Time Two, Pebble Round Two, and Index Zero One smart ring. Despite a small team, theyre profitable, selling directly online with no pre-made inventory. Migicovsky shares lessons from the first Pebbles sale to Fitbit, emphasizing the importance of focusing on core values and avoiding trends. The new devices, built on open-sourced Pebble OS, are casual companions to phones, with strong pre-orders and a promising future for more simple, fun gadgets. Checkout Solipillow.com
Anthropic's Claude for Healthcare: New Tools for Doctors, Payers
01:34|Anthropics Claude for Healthcare: A Game-Changer in AI Health Tools Anthropics latest update, Claude for Healthcare, is making waves in the AI health space. This suite of tools, designed for doctors, insurance companies, and patients, offers a range of features that go beyond ChatGPT Healths patient chat focus. Claude for Healthcare includes special connectors linking to key resources like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services coverage database, the International Classifications of Diseases tenth revision codes, the National Provider Identifier registry, and PubMed. This setup speeds up medical research and report creation, particularly in areas like prior authorization reviews, where Claude automates tedious admin work while still offering medical guidance. However, both Anthropic and OpenAI emphasize the importance of consulting real healthcare professionals for personalized advice. As these tools roll out, they have the potential to ease burdens in healthcare, but its still early days. Checkout Solipillow.com
UK Cracks Down on Deepfake Intimate Images
01:24|The UK is stepping up its fight against non-consensual deepfake intimate images, with a new law making it a crime to create or request such content without consent. The Online Safety Act will also prioritize this issue, requiring platforms like X to proactively stop this content. Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X over Groks deepfakes, with potential fines reaching up to eighteen million pounds. X has stated its commitment to removing illegal content and working with authorities, but reports suggest workarounds still exist. Checkout Solipillow.com
Anthropic's Cowork: User-Friendly AI for Everyday Tasks
01:25|Anthropic introduces Cowork, a user-friendly AI tool for everyday tasks, now available in the Claude Desktop app. Built from the Claude Agent toolkit, it simplifies non-coding work like expense tracking, media organization, and more. Currently in research preview, it aims to make advanced AI features more accessible, eliminating the need for complex setups. Checkout Solipillow.com
Trump EPA to Ignore Human Lives in Pollution Rules
01:47|The Trump administration plans to disregard human life values in environmental regulations, particularly for ozone and PM two point five pollution, a move that could lead to increased health risks, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. This shift, supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, contrasts with public health concerns and could result in more pollution threats as data centers boom and rely on dirtier power sources. Checkout Solipillow.com
Alexa Plus: Amazon's AI Push Beyond Echo Speakers
01:49|Amazon Unveils Alexa Plus: Expressive Voices, World Knowledge, and Smart Agents Amazon showcased its Alexa Plus AI platform at CES, leveraging its vast device presence and user familiarity. Alexa Plus offers expressive voices, world knowledge, and smart agents for tasks. Rolled out to millions, its prioritizing Prime members. Amazon also launched web access and a chatbot-style app. Partners like Samsung and BMW demoed integrations. Amazon acquired Bee, an AI wearable, for future Alexa integration. Checkout Solipillow.com
Betterment Hack: Scam Alert for Customers
01:26|Betterment, a leading automated investment platform, recently fell victim to a cyberattack. Hackers gained access to customer data through a social engineering trick on third-party tools used for marketing and operations. The breach exposed personal details of an unknown number of customers, including names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth. The attackers used this information to send fake notifications, promising to triple the value of cryptocurrency in exchange for a ten thousand dollar payment to a hacker-controlled wallet. Fortunately, no customer accounts were compromised, and no passwords or login credentials were exposed. Betterment has launched a full investigation and is working to prevent future incidents. Users are advised to remain vigilant against phishing scams and monitor their emails for any suspicious activity. Checkout Solipillow.com
Apple & Google's Siri Upgrade: Gemini AI Takes Center Stage
01:22|Apple and Googles Surprise Partnership: Siris New AI Powerhouse - Apple and Google announce a joint venture, with Googles Gemini AI taking the helm for Siris next version. This upgrade, set for later this year, aims to enhance iPhone users experience. The collaboration marks a significant shift for Apple, potentially boosting user trust in Siri and reshaping our device interactions. Checkout Solipillow.com
Survivor: All 49 Seasons Free on Pluto TV
01:38|Pluto TV to Stream All 49 Seasons of Survivor for Free Starting January 24th Checkout Solipillow.com