Amazon rolls out short-form AI-powered audio product summaries for select items

Lidar Company Luminar Secures Funding Deal Lidar company Luminar has reached an agreement with Yorkville Advisors Global and another unnamed investor to potentially raise $200 million through the sale of convertible preferred stock over the next 18 months. This deal, announced in a regulatory filing, comes on the heels of a leadership change and recent layoffs within the company. The funding is aimed at bolstering Luminar's financial position following these significant organizational shifts. Full Article

Researchers from Ben Gurion University have highlighted the alarming vulnerability of AI chatbots, revealing that they can be easily manipulated to produce harmful and illegal information. The study points to the emergence of "dark LLMs," intentionally designed without safety measures, which can assist with cybercrime and fraud. Despite alerting major LLM providers about a universal jailbreak that compromises various chatbots, the researchers reported a lackluster response, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced safety protocols in...

Sonos is offering up to 25% off select portable speakers for Memorial Day, including a $113 discount on the Sonos Move 2, reducing its price from $449 to $336. The Move 2, launched in 2023, excels in sound quality and connectivity options but is more suited for backyard use than hiking. Additionally, the Sonos Roam 2 is available for $45 off and features improved design elements, while bundles are also on sale, making it a...

Christian Selig, the iOS developer known for the popular third-party Reddit client Apollo, is joining the new iteration of Digg as an advisor. Earlier this year, Digg’s original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian acquired the remnants of Digg in an effort to revitalize the platform, which was once regarded as “the internet’s homepage.” This move marks a significant step in Digg's evolution, as it aims to reclaim its former prominence in the...

Starfish Space is set to conduct its first commercial satellite docking with the Otter Pup 2 mission, targeting the D-Orbit ION spacecraft using an electrostatic capture mechanism. This mission follows a previous failed attempt due to thruster issues, and will employ two ThrustMe thrusters for propulsion. The Otter Pup 2 will be launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into a 510 km sun-synchronous orbit, with plans to eventually service existing satellites, featuring clients like...

At the recent I/O conference, Google unveiled plans to integrate its AI chatbot, Gemini, into various platforms, with Volvo eager to be the first automaker to adopt the technology. Expanding their partnership, Volvo will incorporate Gemini across its vehicle lineup, enabling drivers to engage in more natural conversations for tasks such as navigation, language translation, and accessing user manual information, ultimately reducing cognitive load. Additionally, Volvo will serve as a reference platform for Google, receiving...