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Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics for $350M, Escalating Humanoid Robot Race
Amazon confirmed the acquisition of Fauna Robotics for approximately $350 million. The New York startup builds Sprout, a 3.5-foot humanoid robot designed for homes and schools. Fauna launched in February 2024 with $52 million in Series A funding.
AI
Apple Opens Siri to Claude, Gemini, Grok in iOS 27
OpenAI's exclusive partnership ends. Users will choose their preferred chatbot through new Extensions settings. Apple is also building its own chatbot Siri based on Gemini.
Geopolitics
Australian EV Sales Surge 20% as Fuel Crisis Converts Sceptics Into Buyers
Dealers report buyers walking in ready to purchase as petrol hits $2.50 a litre and diesel approaches $3. Even self-described car enthusiasts are making the switch.
Geopolitics
Musk offers to pay TSA salaries as shutdown chaos enters day 36
The billionaire's offer is illegal under federal law. TSA workers received $0 paychecks last week and absence rates are spiking.