Blackstone acquires pet care app Rover in $2.3 billion all-cash deal
Private equity giant Blackstone will acquire the pet care app Rover in an all-cash deal valued at $2.3 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.
Nov 29, 2023
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AIs could soon run businesses—it's an opportunity to ensure these 'artificial persons' follow the law
Only "persons" can engage with the legal system—for example, by signing contracts or filing lawsuits. There are two main categories of persons: humans, termed "natural persons," and creations of the law, termed "artificial ...
Oct 27, 2023
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Amazon wants small businesses to help make deliveries in rural areas and big cities
Many small businesses have long relied on Amazon's platform and delivery pipeline to boost their business. Now, Amazon wants to enlist them to help with deliveries, too.
Jun 26, 2023
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You don't have to be a techie to create an app: Here's how to do it
Jackson Lefebvre isn't a software engineer or computer programmer, nor can he develop websites.
Jun 23, 2023
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Security
Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach
A decade-long data breach in Toyota's much-touted online service put some information on more than 2 million vehicles at risk, the Japanese automaker said Friday.
May 12, 2023
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Will a gun that uses facial recognition reduce firearm deaths? A Colorado entrepreneur thinks so
The country's first biometric smart gun started as a Boulder teenager's high school science fair project.
Apr 19, 2023
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Business
TikTok chief faces off with US lawmakers as ban looms
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew battled for the survival of the hugely popular video-sharing app in the United States on Thursday, as he faced a barrage of accusations from Washington lawmakers over the company's alleged ties to ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Are our pets leaking information about us?
Pet and animal-related apps are creating cybersecurity risks to their owners, new research has shown.
Feb 27, 2023
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Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.
Nov 24, 2022
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Dog-human bonds could guide development of social robots
A new study highlights specific dog behaviors that dog owners perceive as important for bonding with their pets. Katie Riddoch of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access ...
Sep 28, 2022
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