Good evening!
We’re halfway through the week! Started planning your weekend yet?
Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. 💍 Ring Doorbells Now Use AI to Detect Motion
Ring launched ‘Video Descriptions’, an AI feature that adds nuance to camera alerts. Instead of a vague “person detected,” your phone might now alert you with something more specific, like “A person is walking up the steps with a black dog.” The home security system company also intends to unify multiple motions into single alerts and introduce customizable “anomaly” detection that adapts to your routine. (TechCrunch)
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3. 🤖 Google Unveiled AI in Your Terminal
Google released Gemini CLI, an open‑source command‑line AI assistant. Built on Gemini 2.5 Pro and licensed under Apache 2.0, it lets developers use natural language directly in the terminal – from debugging and code generation to research and system commands. It competes head‑on with the likes of OpenAI’s Codex CLI and Anthropic’s Claude, and Google welcomes contributions via GitHub. (TechCrunch)
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5. 🔋Nascent Materials Left Stealth to Improve LFP Batteries
Nascent Materials, a stealth‑mode startup, has surfaced with a mission: enhance lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery performance while slashing costs. By engineering custom silicon‑carbon composite anodes, the company boosts energy density and accelerates charging speeds–all without expensive nickel or cobalt. This innovation targets EVs and renewable energy storage, potentially transforming a sector seeking affordable, long‑life batteries. (TechCrunch)
6. ✂️ Bumble Plans to Make Major Workforce Cuts
Popular dating app Bumble announced layoffs today that will affect around 240 employees—about 30% of its workforce. The San Francisco–based company cited a focus on trimming expenses and improving operational efficiency amid a competitive market and recent slowdown in ad spending. The layoffs span multiple departments, including marketing and engineering. This move follows similar cuts in the broader tech, media, and online-dating space. (CNBC)
7. 🚀 Republic Launched Tokenized SpaceX Shares
Blockchain investing platform Republic now allows its users to buy tokenized shares in SpaceX—the first of its kind. These blockchain-based tokens represent fractional shares of the private space company, granting investors exposure without traditional equity limitations. The move aligns with Republic’s mission to democratize access to high-profile private‑company investments. While token holders won’t get voting rights, they’ll benefit from price appreciation tied to SpaceX’s valuation. (CNBC)
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