Microsoft debuts AI hardware as Mecka AI raises $60M

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Microsoft unveiled AI-focused hardware and Windows changes, while robot-data startup Mecka AI raised $60 million from Sequoia and BMW detailed its 428-mile iX4 electric SUV.

Microsoft used a product event to debut new hardware designed for AI workloads alongside changes to Windows, Ars Technica reports. The company framed the announcements around more AI in Windows and more AI on the desktop, though the report did not specify pricing or release dates for the hardware.

Robot data startup Mecka AI has raised $60 million from Sequoia, TechCrunch reports. The company collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid and other robots, and pays people to record everyday tasks that feed that dataset.

BMW's iX4 is a coupe-shaped electric SUV that The Verge describes as a 428-mile defensive weapon against China's EV takeover. The report says the iX4 puts a sportier spin on the automaker's iX3 and is positioned on drive quality and price as Chinese manufacturers gain customers.

Endeavor Catalyst raised $320 million to back founders outside Silicon Valley, TechCrunch reports, at a time when venture capital is crowding into San Francisco. Half the profits from the fund go back to the nonprofit that identifies those founders.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are running, and WIRED is tracking discounts across Apple products, tech gear and items under $100. The outlet notes that the Apple deals, including MacBooks, iPads and AirPods, are set to expire within hours, and that its list of 28 best tech deals will also end tonight.

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  • Microsoft announced changes to Windows
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  • Mecka AI raised $60M from Sequoia
  • TechCrunch reported funding of Mecka AI
  • BMW iX4 competes against China EV market
  • The Verge reported on BMW iX4
  • Endeavor Catalyst backs founders outside San Francisco
  • TechCrunch reported fundraising by Endeavor Catalyst
  • Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts Apple products
  • WIRED tracked deals during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
  • WIRED reported deals on Apple products
  • Microsoft was covered by Ars Technica

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