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Backed by Schmidt Futures, Cloudline raises $6M to take aerial autonomy green and mainstream

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South African aerospace startup Cloudline has secured $6 million in funding as it aims to lead the global frontier of carbon emissions-free autonomous flight. Schmidt Futures, the philanthropic venture founded by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt, is an investor in the seed round. Other backers include pan-African funds such as the Raba Partnership, … Read more

Motorola’s $699 Razr phone is the mainstream foldable we’ve been waiting for

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June Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Motorola Razr is the most affordable foldable phone this year, with a price of $699.Some notable compromises include a smaller external display, a lower-end processor, and a weak camera system.The Motorola Razr handles day-to-day activities fairly well, and can even run more graphics-intensive tasks if needed. It’s been on my mind … Read more

Meta’s $500 Quest 3 is the mainstream VR headset I’ve been waiting for, and it delivers

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pros and cons Pros Detailed imagery with improved passthrough More compact and comfortable form factor Rich catalog of games and services Accessibly priced Cons Battery life could be better (still less than 2 hours) Needs a killer mixed reality app Not the easiest to wear with glasses more buying choices As weird as it sounds, … Read more

Why Has It Taken So Long to Get a Mainstream, Judy Blume Movie?

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The Big Picture Judy Blume has had a difficult relationship with Hollywood, facing challenges and frustrations in getting her books adapted for the screen. Major studios are not interested in teenage girl protagonists, which has contributed to the lack of film adaptations of Blume’s works. Finally, Blume is getting the adaptation she deserves, with women … Read more

The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory Goes Mainstream

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Back in February, when a Conservative Party lawmaker in the UK’s House of Commons voiced support for the 15-minute city conspiracy, he was laughed at by his fellow members of Parliament. Now, eight months later, the British government is fully embracing the fringe conspiracy and placing it at the heart of government policy. “Right across … Read more