Boston Dynamics announced their new and improved Atlas robot — the next step in commercializing their humanoid robot development. We look at how it compares to Tesla's Optimus robot. #robotics #robots #tech #bostondynamics #tesla

Perplexity, the AI search engine startup, just announced that it raised $62.7 million at a $1.04 billion valuation. But it turns out the startup is actually raising more — a lot more. Perplexity is looking to raise at least $250M at a valuation between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. Today’s TechCrunch Minute explores the latest round attempt, the massive push by investors and big tech companies to keep their AI cadence up, and the signs of weakness in the startup AI market. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: https://tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Read more: https://techcrunch.com/

Mountain View's hottest new club is a mock cafe inside Google used for testing Pixel phones. It's got everything: mood lighting, installations, fake muffins, and our own Lexy Savvides giving you a tour. #google #pixel #behindthescenes #testing #firstlook #camera #photography

Boston Dynamics, watch out. There's a new humanoid AI robot called MenteeBot that's able to take in verbal commands and perform actions like lifting boxes and even handling your laundry. Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet Visit CNET.com: https://www.cnet.com/ #robots #menteerobotics #bostondynamics

Changi Airport's first quarter saw passenger traffic exceed pre-COVID levels for the first time. 16.5 million passengers travelled through the air hub in 1Q2024 -- a 0.5% increase on-year compared to 2019. CAG is aiming for full recovery this year. Mr Henk Ombelet, head of advisory operations at aviation consultancy Cirium Ascend, shared more about CAG's upward trajectory.

Singapore's aerospace sector has seen production output rise by nearly 20%, compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. That's even with the same manpower within the industry. The Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore said the productivity boost comes as more companies embrace automation and upskill their workforce. Claudia Lim reports.

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The Prince of Wales left a boy speechless when he made a surprise visit to the youngster’s school after the pupil requested he come and learn about their mental health campaign. William walked up to Freddie Hadley at St Michael’s Church of England High School in Sandwell, West Midlands, and shook hands when he arrived unannounced and left the 12-year-old grinning and later confidently telling the future king he expected him to turn up. The prince had replied to the schoolboy’s letter on social media in October last year apologising for not attending, but telling the Year 8 pupil to “please keep up this important work” helping to combat the stigma around mental health. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB