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5 hours ago

Qualcomm expands strategic advanced driver assistance systems, immersive eyewear collaborations | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm is helping address one of the auto industry's most pressing needs - scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for vehicles that are automated, connected and highly personalised.
European startups
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

The SFPD's Special Investigation Division took over the case and have since detained both 25-year-old Amanda Tom and 23-year-old Muhamad Tarik Hussein, seizing three firearms in the process with the help of a warrant.
San Francisco
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
5 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses are designed to enhance personal presence, allowing users to engage more fully with their surroundings while offering features that could assist those with vision impairments or hearing loss.
Wearables
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I Grew Up in L.A., and I Think This Is the Most Underrated Beach Town-With the Bluest Waters in Southern California

Laguna Beach takes its history and cultural heritage seriously—from the earliest Western settlers who set up artist studios, to our Indigenous peoples who made this special place home thousands of years ago.
LA real estate
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with a customizable electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, backed by Jeff Bezos.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This $3B builder moves from California to Arizona-signaling something about the housing market's next decade

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027, reflecting a shift in the U.S. homebuilding landscape and cost-saving measures.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
#spacex
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

This founder helped build SpaceX's most powerful rocket engine. Now he's building a 'fighter jet for orbit' | TechCrunch

fromFast Company
6 days ago
Startup companies

Inside the SpaceX founder factory-and the race to solve the next generation of impossible problems

Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

SpaceX is keeping the Space Station alive again this weekend

SpaceX will launch Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft on April 11, carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

This founder helped build SpaceX's most powerful rocket engine. Now he's building a 'fighter jet for orbit' | TechCrunch

Jeff Thornburg is developing solar thermal propulsion technology at Portal Space Systems, aiming to revolutionize spacecraft propulsion.
Science
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

Musk and Bezos' moon landers in 250-mile-high contest for NASA landing

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are competing for a NASA moon landing contract during the Artemis III mission.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Inside the SpaceX founder factory-and the race to solve the next generation of impossible problems

Most SpaceX alumni founders shift focus from space to industries like agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, creating a new industrial sector in the U.S.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation over $1.75 trillion.
Intellectual property law
fromKqed
3 days ago

Anthropic's Bid to Lift 'Supply Chain Risk' Label Suffers Setback in U.S. Appeals Court | KQED

Anthropic is contesting the Pentagon's classification as a supply-chain risk due to ideological motivations behind the government's actions.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
#openai
fromWIRED
3 days ago
US politics

"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home

US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home

OpenAI and Elon Musk's legal feud intensifies alongside SpaceX's IPO, while concerns arise over voter data handling and excitement builds for Artemis II's launch.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup

Unite Here Local 11, which represents cooks, servers and bartenders at the Inglewood venue, said on Monday that the workers remain without a labour contract as the World Cup approaches.
Soccer (FIFA)
#drones
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
6 days ago
Toronto startup

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Toronto startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Elon Musk's coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats | Fortune

Elon Musk's companies face increasing pushback in Baltimore, including a lawsuit over AI risks and a withdrawal from a tunnel project proposal.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk unveils chip manufacturing plans for SpaceX and Tesla | TechCrunch

Elon Musk plans to build a chip manufacturing facility called 'Terafab' to meet the semiconductor needs of Tesla and SpaceX.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI may lead to a groundbreaking IPO, potentially valued over $2 trillion, reshaping the stock market landscape.
Silicon Valley
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Intel trapped in Elon's reality distortion field

Elon Musk's Terafab aims to significantly increase semiconductor production, but skepticism surrounds its feasibility due to Musk's lack of experience in building fabs.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Elon Musk's coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats | Fortune

Elon Musk's companies face increasing pushback in Baltimore, including a lawsuit over AI risks and a withdrawal from a tunnel project proposal.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk unveils chip manufacturing plans for SpaceX and Tesla | TechCrunch

Elon Musk plans to build a chip manufacturing facility called 'Terafab' to meet the semiconductor needs of Tesla and SpaceX.
Artificial intelligence
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI

Anthropic warns its powerful AI could disrupt civilization by hacking secure systems, raising severe concerns for economies and national security.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Palm Springs Airport cautious about spending $2 billion for expansion plan

"With the City Council's approval, PSP takes another bold step forward, ensuring it remains not only a gateway for travelers but a source of pride for the communities we serve."
LA real estate
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Sunset Dunes One Year Out: They Built It, and People Came - Streetsblog San Francisco

Sunset Dunes park celebrates its one-year anniversary with over 1.7 million visitors, boosting local businesses and enhancing community engagement.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Elon Musk's Terafab project locks up massive new partner

Terafab is a $20-25 billion semiconductor complex in Austin, aiming to produce 1 terawatt of compute capacity annually.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

Paul DeLong, president of commercialization at MOIA America, stated that Los Angeles is a natural market for introducing autonomous vehicles due to its history of shaping car culture and embracing new mobility technologies.
European startups
Science
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.
Venture
fromFortune
6 days ago

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market-or drain it | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO filing signals a potential revival for high-growth tech debuts, but the current IPO market differs significantly from the 2021 boom.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

The Oceanwide Plaza saga: Sean Burton's Cityview becomes backup for graffiti-covered eyesore

Oceanwide Plaza's $470 million offer faces challenges in bankruptcy court amid a competing all-cash offer from a foreign investment group.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Intel Rises 3% as SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Tap Chip Giant for Ambitious TeraFab Project

Intel's stock rose 3% after partnering with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI on the TeraFab semiconductor initiative.
Science
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Bay Area fans celebrate Artemis II splashdown with a roar at Chabot Space Center in Oakland

Artemis II's successful splashdown marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration and scientific discovery.
European startups
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
Renovation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View - San Jose Spotlight

Hangar One has been restored to its original form, free of toxic chemicals, marking a significant milestone for technology and innovation.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
6 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Intel will help build Elon Musk's Terafab AI chip factory

Terafab will close the gap between today's chip production and the future's demand - a future among the stars. This reflects the ambitious vision behind the project, aiming to meet the growing needs of AI technology.
Toronto startup
LA real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

One of the Most Expensive Cities in Southern California Now Has a Chic New Hotel That's Actually Affordable

A new hotel in Beverly Hills offers affordable stays, ranging from $200 to $500 per night, in a traditionally expensive market.
#nasa
Science
fromFortune
2 days ago

Boeing's moon rocket faces uncertain future under Trump's NASA | Fortune

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a significant milestone, but the future of Boeing's SLS rocket is uncertain as the Trump administration seeks commercial alternatives.
Science
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive

NASA's Artemis II mission cost approximately $93 billion, raising questions about the value of space exploration compared to its scientific and material benefits.
Science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Las Vegas Sphere Turns Into Huge Moon to Celebrate NASA Mission

NASA's Artemis 2 mission successfully orbited the Moon, marking a significant step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.
Science
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Bay Area company preparing for 2028 Artemis IV mission as space excitement builds

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a historic moment as Bay Area companies prepare for future space exploration.
Science
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Mountain View's NASA Ames plays role in upcoming moon mission - San Jose Spotlight

NASA's Artemis II mission aims to send astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon, preparing for future lunar landings.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Nvidia Heads to the Final Frontier: Stakes Claim to the $1.8 Trillion Space Economy

Nvidia is expanding its AI technology into space, enhancing lunar imaging and analysis through partnerships with Planet Labs and Firefly Aerospace.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Like playing monopoly: Time ticking in Altadena rebuild as market limps along

The Eaton fire significantly impacted homeowners, causing property value loss and insurance claim struggles, delaying recovery in Altadena's real estate market.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Artemis II splashdown: Orion capsule scheduled to land off California coast at just after 5pm local time live updates

The Orion capsule's splashdown is scheduled for 5:07 PM PT, following a detailed timeline of events leading to reentry.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Test aircraft with nuclear capabilities apparently seen flying over Calif.

The triangular, highly advanced bomber, which still appears to be in its testing phase, is 'designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads' and will ultimately form 'the backbone of the future Air Force bomber force.' The aircraft was spotted as the U.S. continues to wage war on Iran, and just a few days earlier, the Boeing E-6B Mercury - colloquially known as the 'Doomsday Plane' - was seen flying low over the Fresno area.
Roam Research
Science
fromTheregister
4 days ago

DARPA taps fusion firm for high-power radioactive battery

Avalanche Energy is developing high-power radioactive batteries for DARPA, aiming for over 10 watts per kilogram to power devices for months.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Startup Varda Space Industries snags former Mattel plant in El Segundo

Varda will occupy a 205,443-square-foot industrial and office campus at 2031 E. Mariposa Ave., which will give it additional capacity to manufacture spacecraft at scale, the company said. Originally built in the 1940s as an aircraft facility, the complex has a history as part of aerospace and defense industries that have long shaped the South Bay and is near a host of major defense and space contractors.
Los Angeles
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Experts bullish new industrial cycle on way for SoCal

Industrial real estate is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI and data centers, with opportunities emerging as market conditions stabilize.
fromFortune
6 days ago

Billionaire NASA chief who's been to space twice says critics of billionaire space travel are 'outright wrong.' | Fortune

I'm grateful for folks like Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and Sir Richard Branson that have put their resources on the line for a capability for the good of all humankind right now.
Science
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Anduril snaps up space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions | TechCrunch

Anduril acquires ExoAnalytic Solutions, a space surveillance firm operating 400 telescopes globally, to enhance U.S. military space domain awareness and missile defense capabilities.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

SpaceX launch tonight: When to scan the sky

SpaceX's Falcon 9 is set to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base to low-Earth orbit at 10:16 p.m. Monday, according to a post by the company. The launch will stream live on SpaceX's website and X account, starting five minutes before launch time.
Silicon Valley
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Anduril, the autonomous weapons maker, doubles the size of its space unit

Anduril Industries acquires ExoAnalytic Solutions, a space intelligence firm operating 400+ telescopes globally to monitor satellite movements for national security and military applications.
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Redwire and Bridger Aerospace Are Drawing New Analyst Attention in the Aerospace Sector

Truist's upgrade centers on two key arguments. First, the firm believes that the improving program mix and further progress on development contracts lends more confidence that estimate-at-completion charges should potentially moderate in coming periods - a direct response to the EAC adjustments that have repeatedly pressured margins. Second, new CFO Chris Edmunds has set low and achievable targets for 2026, which frames the guidance range of $450 million to $500 million in revenue as a floor rather than a stretch.
Venture
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding to Long Beach is the fighter jets | TechCrunch

Anduril will build a 1.18 million square-foot Long Beach campus creating about 5,500 new jobs and manufacturing autonomous fighter jets by mid-2027.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Dogfighting in space won't look like the movies, but this company wants in on it

True Anomaly's Jackal satellite platform represents a new approach to space warfare, emphasizing precision, maneuverability, and deliberate planning rather than rapid combat scenarios.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A.'s defense industry is booming. Federal funding crunch could change that

Funding lapse for SBIR threatens seed capital for defense tech startups like Gambit, hindering development and deployment of AI-driven unmanned battlefield systems.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: El Segundo

In a widely cited (and likely apocryphal) exchange the bewildered conductor cried, 'But there's nothing here!' Alighting the stopped train, one of the Standard Oil men is said to have replied: 'No, but there will be.' Nothing is precisely what they were looking for. They needed a blank space along the coast on which to build a refinery to complement the company's existing facility nearly 400 miles to the north in Richmond.
LA real estate
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Daily Tech Insider Maps the AI Arms Race From Silicon Valley to the Moon

Major tech companies are committing massive AI infrastructure spending, accelerating deployment, concentrating control, and driving job and market disruptions.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Aerospace and water make up what Lancaster is today

Lancaster's founding and development depended on underground aquifers and railroad water needs, later sustained by the Los Angeles Aqueduct and aerospace industry growth.
#autonomous-drones
fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Forget a degree-$30 billion defense startup Anduril will fast-track your job application if you can win its AI drone flying contest | Fortune

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anduril has invented a wild new drone flying contest where jobs are the prize | TechCrunch

fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Forget a degree-$30 billion defense startup Anduril will fast-track your job application if you can win its AI drone flying contest | Fortune

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anduril has invented a wild new drone flying contest where jobs are the prize | TechCrunch

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