Microsoft to Discontinue AltspaceVR, Social VR Pioneer
In the past few years, AltspaceVR has had a number of close calls, most notably when its founder and CEO died in March of 2017. In spite of this instability,…
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Robotics Startup Presso Secures $8 Million in Funding for Dry-Cleaning Innovations
The decision to pivot Presso happened in late 2020, when the hospitality industry had essentially ground to a screeching halt. People were no longer traveling as much and thus were…
Outrider Raises $73M to Make Autonomous Electric Yard Trucks Mainstream
Today, companies applying autonomous vehicle technology to agriculture, commercial and logistics applications are still attracting venture capital. This is likely due to the numerous benefits that the technology can provide.…
Kate Introduces Innovative Micro Cars for Everyday Commuters
Kate is a French company that wants to create a tiny car that you can use for your daily commute and various errands. The car is hoped to cost just…
Testimony Reveals Tesla Faked 2016 Self-Driving Video Promo
senior engineer testified that Tesla faked a 2016 video promoting its self-driving technology, according to testimony by a senior engineer reviewed by Reuters. In the video, a Model S sedan…
Watch Apples M2 MacBook Pro Event Video – After Its Surprising Leak!
For Apple, smaller announcements might be the future. After all, it’s been reported that suppliers are having trouble meeting demand for new hardware, and this could be why we haven’t…
CircleCI Security Breach Reveals Stolen Encryption Keys & Source Code
CircleCi, a software provider popular among developers and engineers, reported a data breach last month which resulted in stolen customer data. The company on Friday revealed that an intruder accessed…
Alphabet Layoffs, ChatGPT Pros, and D&Ds Unrestrictive Licensing
Welcome to Week in Review, TechGround’s regular column that brings you the latest news from the past week. Sign up here for Saturday deliveries straight to your inbox! Enjoy a…
Untangling the Complexities of Mixed Reality.
I recall my first Vive experience vividly. Years ago at CES, I managed a site with a tight budget and the most on-the-ground experience, so I went solo. With an…
Is Your AI Companion a Real Robot or Just an Imposter?
CES can be a disorienting experience, but it’s also shown us one thing for certain: opinions vary on what does and doesn’t count as a robot. It’s not a problem,…
