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Larry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D Robotics

Kitty Hawk, the air taxi company backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, is buying what’s left of one-time DJI competitor 3D Robotics. As part of the acquisition, 3D Robotics co-founder Chris Anderson will become Kitty Hawk’s chief operating officer. The acquisition was first reported by Forbes, which published a detailed look at the current state… Read more

Uber reportedly lays off 185 former Postmates workers

Uber has laid off about 185 Postmates workers, and plans to further integrate Postmates’ infrastructure within its Uber Eats segment, The New York Times reported. Uber acquired Postmates in July for $2.65 billion, following a failed attempt to buy rival food delivery service Grubhub. Meal delivery has been one bright spot for Uber amid the… Read more

Flying taxi startup Lilium will build a hub for its electric aircraft in Florida

One of Germany’s premier flying taxi startups just gained a foothold in the US. Lilium, the five-year-old venture-backed startup from Munich, announced that it will build a 56,000-square-foot transportation hub for its aerial taxi service in Orlando, Florida. The company aims to have passengers taking regional trips in its electric five-seater aircraft starting in 2025…. Read more

Best smartphone camera accessory gifts 2020

(Pocket-lint) – We might just be living in the golden age of smartphone cameras – the camera performance that you can expect from your phone has skyrocketed over the last couple of years, with some delivering truly excellent results. Best smartphones: The top mobile phones available to buy today That said, there are plenty of ways to… Read more