Silicon Valley's Figure AI Becomes a $2.6 Billion Bot Behemoth With Bezos Bucks Boost
Silicon Valley startups Figure AI and Electric Sheep have secured significant funding, aiming to introduce humanoid robots for household chores and sustainability tasks. Figure AI raised $675 million, valuing the company at $2.6 billion.
Mountain View Family Displaced, One Injured as House Fire Causes Over $800K in Damages
A family in Mountain View lost their home in a fire; one person was injured and treated at a hospital. Firefighters from Mountain View and Palo Alto responded to the blaze, which caused over $800,000 in damage. Traffic was affected on Dell Avenue.
Two Suspects, Including a Juvenile, Arrested for Gang-Related Attempted Homicide in San José
San José police arrested two suspects, an 18-year-old and a juvenile, for an alleged gang-related shooting that injured three. They seized a 3D printed gun and have pressed gang-motivated attempted homicide charges.
Electronic Arts Cuts 5% of Workforce Amid Tech Industry's Downscaling Trend
EA is reducing its workforce by 5%, affecting approximately 600 employees, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on core franchises and online communities amid industry changes.
San Jose Pilot Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries After Plane Crashes onto Street Near Reid-Hillview Airport
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