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Meet Figure's new humanoid robot and Microsoft cutting 650 jobs in Xbox unit ✋

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September 13, 2024

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Face to face with Figure's new humanoid robot | TechCrunch

Figure is testing Figure 02’s efficacy for helping out in the kitchen and picking up around the house.

techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/face-to-face-with-figures-new-humanoid-robot

Google's GenAI facing privacy risk assessment scrutiny in Europe | TechCrunch

Google's lead privacy regulator in the European Union has opened an investigation into whether or not it has complied with the bloc's data protection laws

techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/googles-genai-facing-privacy-risk-assessment-scrutiny-in-europe

X is working on a new way for people to block DMs | TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s social network X is exploring a new feature that would allow users to block others from direct messaging them, but a way that's separate from

techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/x-is-working-on-a-new-way-for-people-to-block-dms

Bitcoin and NFTs may get greater legal protections as 'personal property' under proposed UK law | TechCrunch

The U.K. government has introduced a new bill to Parliament which proposes new legal protections for digital assets such as Bitcoin.

techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/bitcoin-and-nfts-may-get-greater-legal-protections-as-personal-property-under-proposed-uk-law

Microsoft to cut 650 jobs at its Xbox gaming unit — read the full memo from top exec Phil Spencer

Microsoft said Thursday that it is cutting 650 roles at its Xbox gaming division, in the latest major round of layoffs to hit the video game industry.

www.cnbc.com/2024/09/12/microsoft-to-cut-650-jobs-at-xbox-gaming-unit.html

Apple turning AirPods into hearing aids underscores effort to crack massive health market

Apple is using its newest AirPods Pro as a way to help break into the health industry, a potential $15 trillion market.

www.cnbc.com/2024/09/12/apple-turns-airpods-into-hearing-aids-focusing-on-big-health-market.html

Former FTX exec Ryan Salame returns to court after waffling on guilty plea

Former FTX exec Ryan Salame back in court over attempt to withdraw his guilty plea

www.cnbc.com/2024/09/12/ryan-salame-back-in-new-york-court-over-ftx-fraud-case-plea-deal.html