23 stories tagged #New York City

  1. Joby Aviation & Toyota Form Joint Venture for Air Taxi Manufacturing
    tech

    Joby Aviation & Toyota Form Joint Venture for Air Taxi Manufacturing

    Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor create a joint venture, JTAMPC, to manufacture Joby's S4 electric air taxi as it seeks government approval for commercial deployment.

    3h ago 1 min read
  2. AI Company Offers Free Cleaning Services in NYC
    tech

    AI Company Offers Free Cleaning Services in NYC

    Micro AGI's Shift initiative provides complimentary cleaning while training AI robots, raising privacy concerns.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Veteran NY Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down After Alzheimer's Diagnosis
    health

    Veteran NY Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down After Alzheimer's Diagnosis

    WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter announces retirement after two decades, revealing early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis while pledging to continue advocacy work.

    2w ago 2 min read
  4. Veteran Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down From WABC-TV Following Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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    Veteran Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down From WABC-TV Following Alzheimer's Diagnosis

    Longtime New York news anchor Bill Ritter announces early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, ending his 25-year tenure at WABC-TV while transitioning to a specialized advocacy role.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. Two Men Killed in Head-On Scooter-Bicycle Crash on Queensboro Bridge
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    Two Men Killed in Head-On Scooter-Bicycle Crash on Queensboro Bridge

    An illegal high-speed e-scooter collided with a bicycle on the Queensboro Bridge, killing both riders. The scooter was capable of 85 km/h.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Hyrox Race: A Fitness Fusion Challenge
    sports

    Hyrox Race: A Fitness Fusion Challenge

    Lifehacker's Beth and Meredith compete in their first Hyrox race, blending running and weightlifting.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Startup Shift Offers Free NYC Home Cleanings in Exchange for Robot Training Data
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    Startup Shift Offers Free NYC Home Cleanings in Exchange for Robot Training Data

    Shift app by MicroAGI offers free cleaning in NYC to collect video data for training robots, charging for missed appointments and disclaiming liability.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. JPMorgan Chase Eyes $10B to $20B Acquisition, CEO Jamie Dimon Says
    finance

    JPMorgan Chase Eyes $10B to $20B Acquisition, CEO Jamie Dimon Says

    JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon signals a potential $10B-$20B acquisition in asset management or payments within two years, citing regulatory easing.

    last mo. 1 min read