Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia for hands-free automated driving

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View this email online in your browser  October 15, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia for hands-free automated driving: Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia that will extend beyond its battery electric vehicles. Read More Meta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs: Meta and Apple have teamed up for the launch of the social media giant's newest model, Muse Spark Open, which will run locally on Apple silicon. Read More Bluesky wants to make it easier to buy, sell, and fundraise on the network: The executives argued that advertising isn’t the only path to monetization, and that there are alternative models that are feasible when it comes to monetization. Read More A message from 188 West Saint James Move-in ready condos starting at $375k in downtown San Jose Discover the best of modern living, where Silicon Valley meets downtown San Jose. Enjoy refined amenities such as our business lounge, 75-foot lap pool, and expansive amenity deck, panoramic views, and light-filled residences designed for ease and sophistication, with dining, entertainment, and the energy of San Pedro Square just steps away. Schedule a Tour Afternoon Must-Reads Amazon's Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75: Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99. Read More Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more: Bluesky is bringing “social vibe coding” to its experimental Attie platform, allowing users to create interactive experiences like games, quizzes, and websites that can tap into the social network's audience. Read More Ramp reaches $60B valuation as it pushes deeper into AI: The funding comes as Ramp's annualized revenue crosses $2B, and its customer count reaches 85,000. Read More Governments are hacking people with 'zero-click' spyware by showing them online ads: The digital rights unit found evidence that dozens of devices at media organization Al Jazeera were hacked after being shown malicious online ads. Read More Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US: The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app. Read More A message from Macao International Trade & Investment Fair Macao's 31st MIF to Kick Off in October The 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31st MIF), organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, will be held from 21 to 24 October 2026 at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. For the latest updates on MIF, please visit the official website at www.mif.com.mo. Visit the website Last but Not Least AI agents are coming to Rivian's cars: We'll likely learn more about how this will work at the company's upcoming "AI & Autonomy Day" event in December. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Amazon's Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75

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View this email online in your browser  October 15, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Amazon's Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75: Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99. Read More Ramp reaches $60B valuation as it pushes deeper into AI: The funding comes as Ramp's annualized revenue crosses $2B, and its customer count reaches 85,000. Read More Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US: The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app. Read More Our biggest event of the year is coming next week, and now's the time to lock in your ticket to learning how to build successfully in the AI era. You'll get expert insights from leaders from Anthropic, Nvidia, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and hundreds of other sessions across three days.  Save 50% on a second ticket, or if you've been laid off recently, get an Expo+ Pass for just $75. Register Now Morning Must-Reads Citizen Lab says governments are abusing online ads to hack people with 'zero-click' spyware: The digital rights unit found evidence that dozens of devices at media organization Al Jazeera were hacked after being shown malicious online ads. Read More Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: 'We shouldn't pause progress': At TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's surveillance technology despite growing privacy concerns, arguing that its crime-fighting benefits outweigh the risks of abuse. Read More Ambani's Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India's biggest IPO: Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom. Read More Figma announces new features to define how agents work on its platform: Figma is also releasing its code layers feature in open beta. Read More Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis: The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of automating and accelerating the chip design process. Read More A message from Macao International Trade & Investment Fair Macao's 31st MIF to Kick Off in October The 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31st MIF), organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, will be held from 21 to 24 October 2026 at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. For the latest updates on MIF, please visit the official website at www.mif.com.mo. Visit the website Last but Not Least Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026: It’s time to unveil the five companies that will be competing in the Startup Battlefield finals. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107