Wildfire crisis prompts closure of all of California’s national forests – CNET
The US Forest Service has issued an order temporarily closing the forests for public safety.
Facebook to de-emphasize political posts based on negative feedback, report says – CNET
The changes will also apply to current events content, according to Axios.
Windows 11 arrives on October 5, Android apps will come later
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Windows 11 is no longer merely “coming this fall.” Microsoft will begin releasing the new operating system to the public on October 5, starting with newer PCs…
Rafay, a Kubernetes operations management platform, raises $25M
Rafay Systems, a company Kubernetes operations management platform, has raised $26 million in venture capital.Read More
Databricks expands its data lake analytics with $1.6B funding
Databricks, a provider of big data analytics and AI solutions, has raised $1.6 billion at a $38 billion post-money valuation.Read More
Clockwork Labs raises $4.3M for community sandbox MMO
Clockwork Labs has raised $4.3 million as a new independent game studio making a community sandbox MMORPG.Read More
AI startups claim to detect depression from speech, but the jury’s out on their accuracy
Startups including Ellipsis Health say they can diagnose depression from voice by using AI. Experts aren’t so sure.Read More
Joby adds nifty MagSafe accessories to its iPhone tripod line – CNET
The new Joby GripTight for MagSafe accessories are available now starting at $25.
Lotus has not one, but two electric SUVs coming this decade – Roadshow
The British marque, which is a lot more Chinese these days, dumped its EV plans on us and it’s not just about lightweight sports cars anymore.
Call center agents interested in, but wary of, automation
According to a new survey from Asapp, some call center agents are reluctant to embrace automation and AI technologies.Read More