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Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge : GM is investing another $850M into Cruise to help cover the startup's operational costs as it slowly resumes testing its self-driving vehicles in some US cities   —  General Motors is investing $850 million into Cruise to help cover the company's operational costs after it was forced to shut … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/j6lNUPq

Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg : OpenAI hires Sarah Friar, the former CEO of Nextdoor, as its first CFO, and former Instagram and Twitter product chief Kevin Weil as its chief product officer   —  The artificial intelligence startup hired two execs with experience managing large social media platforms. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/UrNy0eA

Sonos soundbars and speakers are some of the best out there, and you can now nab them for up to 25% off just in time for dads and grads. from CNET https://ift.tt/VvCMG7L

After testing over two dozen of the most popular options on the market, we've picked the best minimalist wallets. from CNET https://ift.tt/Aq3bO9Q

Christopher Mims / Wall Street Journal : Data suggests Project Green Light, Google's AI system deployed in 14 cities to adjust traffic light timing, reduced stop-and-go traffic at intersections by 30%   —  Most cities can't afford smart traffic signals.  Fortunately, data from new cars—and even drivers' smartphones—can make old-fashioned traffic lights work a lot better. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/2849czW

I've been testing Wi-Fi routers for years. These simple placement tips can help your mesh system reach every corner of your home. from CNET https://ift.tt/YPNw6xS

NOTUS : X remains a popular destination for people highly engaged in politics, with DC insiders reluctantly buying blue checks and candidates paying for cheap ads   —  While former President Donald Trump was actively being convicted by a jury of his peers in New York City last week … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ui71nzU