Benjamin Carter
Contributing Editor, Deep Tech
Benjamin was a principal engineer at Bell Labs and later at Google X, where he worked on early-stage quantum computing and robotics projects. He holds a dozen patents in network infrastructure and distributed systems. Frustrated with the shallow coverage of deep technology, he began writing a personal blog that gained a cult following among engineers for its clarity and depth, which led him to a second career in journalism.
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Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026
This year, 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles will begin operating globally, tasked with collecting 2 million miles of high-fidelity driving data monthly for Uber's robotaxi ambitions.
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion
In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Ferrari Luce Electric Car Debuts, Commanding $640,000 Price Tag
At $640,000, Ferrari's first all-electric car, the Luce, is already receiving orders, signaling a new era where extreme luxury meets silent power.
Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Unastella rocket startup's total funding reaches $44 million
Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, Unastella secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $44 million, according t
Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M
In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.
May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid automation shifts
ClickUp laid off 22% of its workforce, replacing employees with AI agents, while simultaneously introducing salary bands that reach $1 million per year in cash.
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Waymo suspends Atlanta driverless service after stranded robotaxi
Waymo's driverless car service in Atlanta remains suspended after one of its self-driving vehicles became stuck in floodwaters during heavy rainfall.
May 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Discord adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls
Millions of Discord users can now speak and see each other with unprecedented privacy.
May 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Automakers Race to Acquire AI Skills Amid Industry Shift
General Motors, a century-old automotive titan, recently laid off over 600 IT employees, over 10% of its IT department, to make way for professionals with AI-focused backgrounds, according to TechCrun
May 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Graduates Boo AI's Economic Threat in Speeches
At the University of Central Florida, students booed Gloria Caulfield, an executive at Tavistock Development Company, when she declared the rise of artificial intelligence the 'next industrial revolut
May 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Comau and Omron partner to boost industrial automation
Joint research and development programs between Comau and Omron Robotics are already underway.
May 12, 2026 · 2 min read