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Artificial Intelligence

4 Steps to Prove Marketing Impact with a Flywheel Framework

Modern marketing measurement requires a dynamic, multi-step framework that moves beyond basic platform metrics to demonstrate true revenue impact. Key…

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Artificial Intelligence

Oura Buys Gesture Recognition Startup Doublepoint

Oura has acquired gesture recognition startup Doublepoint to integrate intuitive, movement-based controls into its smart rings, aiming for more ambient…

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Business

VC Exec Champions Overlooked Founders in New Market

Stacy Brown-Philpot founded Cherryrock Capital to provide Series A and B funding to "underinvested" founders often overlooked by larger venture…

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AI & Tech

How Much Does Google’s AI Know About You?

Google's new AI, called Personal Intelligence, can access and analyze a user's extensive digital history from connected services like Gmail…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Launches SFO Passenger Rides, But Not to Terminals

Waymo has launched its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service to and from San Francisco International Airport, starting with a select user…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo vs. Uber: The Price Gap Is Closing

The price gap between Waymo robotaxis and traditional ride-hailing services like Uber is narrowing, as Waymo lowers fares while competitors…

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Artificial Intelligence

Robotaxis Now Rival Rideshares on Price and Speed

Driverless robotaxis, particularly Waymo, are becoming a viable and competitive alternative to Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, with their…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo’s Robotaxis Now Open to the Public in Miami

Waymo has launched its fully driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Miami, with initial access for waitlisted users…

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Gadgets

The Phone Is Dead. What Comes Next?

Jon Callaghan of True Ventures predicts the smartphone's dominance will end within a decade, replaced by more natural and integrated…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Cleared to Expand Robotaxi Service Across California

Waymo has received regulatory approval to expand its autonomous vehicle testing and deployment across much of California, including the Bay…

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Artificial Intelligence

Robotaxi’s Crucial Expansion: Why It Matters

Waymo has expanded its commercial robotaxi services to freeways in major metropolitan areas, significantly increasing operational efficiency and enabling faster…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Takes on Highways: Is It Ready for the Challenge?

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to include highway routes in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, addressing previous customer…

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Artificial Intelligence

Uber Challenges Waymo’s Robotaxi Reign in San Francisco

Uber has chosen San Francisco as the first city for its new robotaxi service, developed with Lucid and Nuro, challenging…

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Artificial Intelligence

San Francisco Aims to Be Emerging Tech’s Testbed

San Francisco is positioning itself as a national leader in testing autonomous vehicles and AI, with companies like Waymo, Zoox,…

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BigTech Companies

Salesforce CEO’s National Guard call for San Francisco shocks his team

Marc Benioff, previously known as a progressive San Francisco billionaire supporting Democratic causes and homeless services, has made a surprising…

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AI & Tech

California’s New AI Law: A Big Tech Victory

California has enacted the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, requiring major AI companies to disclose safety protocols and report…

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Artificial Intelligence

Replit’s 9-Year Grind Pays Off: Can It Sustain Its Market?

Replit achieved a $3 billion valuation through long-term persistence, overcoming multiple business pivots, revenue plateaus, and a critical downsizing before…

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BigTech Companies

Meta Opens Pop-Up Shops for Smart Glasses with Display

Meta is opening temporary pop-up shops called Meta Labs in key cities to let people experience its smart glasses with…

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Business

Astra CEO Chris Kemp’s Aggressive New Strategy

Astra CEO Chris Kemp adopted an unusually aggressive public stance against competitors at a 2025 symposium, breaking from the industry…

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Automotive

Tesla’s Robotaxi Ambitions Leave Regulators Baffled

Tesla's robotaxi service launch in California is causing confusion among regulators, who question if the company is bypassing oversight to…

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