Icarus raises $6.1M to take on space’s “warehouse work” with embodied-AI robots
Icarus Robotics wants to liberate astronauts from time-sucking logistics labor.
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Apple iPhone Air review: statement piece
The iPhone Air is as much a statement as it is a phone. It says something about the person using it: that they don’t mind giving up a few things for a phone that’s meaningfully thinner and lighter. That they can give up all those extra cameras on the back and just live with one. […]
The iPhone 17 is the one to get this year
For a while now, choosing the standard iPhone has meant missing out. It’s not just that you missed out on classic “pro” features like a more powerful processor or a telephoto lens – it’s that you missed out on core make-your-phone better stuff. Stuff like the Dynamic Island or the Action Button or a screen […]
DJI Mini 5 Pro official: 1-inch sensors come to small drones, plus the longest battery life yet
In 2023, DJI created a massive hit with the Osmo Pocket 3, a tiny steadicam with a far bigger one-inch-type sensor that dramatically improved the quality of video you could get with so tiny a gadget. Today, the company may be doing the same with its most popular portable line of drones — and with […]
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a bold redesign but a basic upgrade
It’s a tricky year to review the iPhone Pro. It’s long been the go-to choice for anyone who wants an iPhone with the nicest screen, longest battery, and great cameras. But the display is no longer unique to the Pro, cameras have largely gotten “good enough” on most phones, and Apple has a new model, […]
The hunger strike to end AI
On Guido Reichstadter’s 17th day without eating, he said he was feeling alright – moving a little slower, but alright. Each day since September 2nd, Reichstadtler has appeared outside the San Francisco headquarters of AI startup Anthropic, standing from around 11AM to 5PM. His chalkboard sign states “Hunger Strike: Day 15,” though he actually stopped […]
Apple’s future MacBook Pro might have a touchscreen
The next generation of Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops could be the first to feature a touchscreen display, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The change could apply to OLED MacBook Pro models that are expected to enter production by late 2026, Kuo reported on X, and will incorporate a “touch panel using on-cell touch […]
Garmin’s new Bounce watch for kids doubles the price, not the features
Garmin announced a new version of its Bounce smartwatch for kids that first debuted in 2022 with tracking and communication features powered by an LTE connection. The Bounce 2 introduces a new design and upgrades that include two-way talking instead of just voice messaging. It looks less like a kids watch now, but the limited […]
Google Ventures doubles down on dev tool startup Blacksmith just 4 months after its seed round
Blacksmith, a Y Combinator alum, raised $10M Series A led by Google Ventures to cut costs and speed up software builds.
Sonair built its 3D ultrasonic sensor with robotic safety in mind
The company’s sensor uses sonar and echos to give robots more information about their surrounding environment.