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Blood, guns, and broken scooters: Inside the chaotic rise and fall of Bird

Wired · 1y ago

Blood, guns, and broken scooters: Inside the chaotic rise and fall of Bird

In this article by WIRED, fleet managers for Bird, a scooter rental company, describe the challenging and risky work they do to maintain and distribute scooters. These fleet managers are independent contractors responsible for the logistical aspects of the scooter operation, facing threats of violence and dealing with issues like scooter theft, vandalism, and safety concerns. The article highlights the struggles faced by fleet managers, including reduced income and pressure to increase productivity. It also examines the recent financial troubles of Bird, including bankruptcy filings and the termination of the fleet manager program in some cities.

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E-Scooter Company Bird Declares Bankruptcy

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Gizmodo · 1y ago

E-Scooter Company Bird Declares Bankruptcy

Electric scooter company Bird has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing a "financial restructuring" process while still operating its bikes and scooters. The company plans to sell some existing assets to lenders while maintaining service for riders. Bird, which operated in several US cities and internationally, faced challenges in 2019, including layoffs and revenue over-reporting. It owes millions in lease payments and vendor debts. Dockless e-scooter rental companies have been controversial, with issues surrounding safety, accidents, and public nuisance.

The power shift inside OpenAI

The Verge

The Verge · 3m ago

The power shift inside OpenAI

OpenAI appointed Fidji Simo as the new CEO of Applications, allowing Sam Altman to focus on hardware and brain-computer interfaces. Simo, former Instacart CEO, brings extensive tech experience from her career at Facebook and Instacart. Her role is to transform OpenAI from a chaotic startup into a disciplined tech giant. This change signifies a strategic shift, as Altman aims to tackle significant projects like data center finance and experimental tech rather than day-to-day operations.

Inside Elon Musk's mushrooming security apparatus

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Inside Elon Musk's mushrooming security apparatus

Elon Musk has significantly increased his personal security in recent years, as he has become wealthier and more famous. Musk and his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, have paid millions of dollars for his protection, including the creation of his own security company, Foundation Security. He now travels with a team of up to 20 security professionals, carries guns, and has a medical professional on hand. Musk's growing fear for his safety has led to a more isolated lifestyle, with him rarely being without bodyguards. The threats against him have also prompted him to be more cautious and standoffish with the public.

Gunning for growth: Inside Bharat Forge’s defence bets

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Gunning for growth: Inside Bharat Forge’s defence bets

Bharat Forge, a leading auto component maker in India, has invested over ₹700 crore ($94.7 million) in designing and developing weapons, guns, armoured vehicles, and ammunition. The company aims to prove that India is capable of manufacturing its own defence equipment. With a shift in India's arms procurement strategy towards local production, Bharat Forge is primed for growth in the defence sector. The company expects its defence business to become its biggest source of revenue in the coming years. Bharat Forge has a diverse product portfolio including artillery, armoured vehicles, ammunition, missiles, and naval/marine applications.

Bird Buddy, the AI-powered bird feeder startup, now lets anyone use its app to birdwatch

TechCrunch · 2y ago

Bird Buddy, the AI-powered bird feeder startup, now lets anyone use its app to birdwatch

Bird Buddy, the startup known for its AI-powered smart bird feeders, has launched a new digital product called Bird Buddy Explore. This feature allows users to browse feeds from Bird Buddy cameras worldwide, even in locations beyond the continental U.S. Users can enjoy birdwatching and access interesting information about different bird species. Bird Buddy has also introduced two accessories to attract more bird species to its feeders, and a subscription product called Bird Buddy Pro. Currently, Bird Buddy has installed 150,000 feeders globally capable of recognizing over 1,000 bird species.

Sensex, Nifty fall up to 14% from record highs; is the market bottoming out?

Business Today

Business Today · 9m ago

Sensex, Nifty fall up to 14% from record highs; is the market bottoming out?

The Nifty's trend remains negative, with potential further weakness towards the next support level at 22,400 in the short term. It has broken down from a bearish flag and pole pattern, indicating a correction. Immediate support is at 22,450, and a fall below could lead to further declines to 22,200 or lower. Resistance is at 22,670-22,700. Analysts predict more downside for Sensex and Nifty in the near future.

Byju Raveendran shares first pic after creating account on X, says 'Broke, not broken'

Inshorts · 8m ago

Byju Raveendran shares first pic after creating account on X, says 'Broke, not broken'

BYJU'S owner Byju Raveendran shared his first picture after joining X. "Broke, not broken. We will rise again," Byju wrote with the picture. He had joined X on Friday, with his first post saying, "I'm here to talk about the last 20 years: the good 17, the bad two and the ugly one. No filters. Only facts."

Palestine: WhatsApp 'child with gun' sticker sparks outrage

Livemint

Livemint · 2y ago

Palestine: WhatsApp 'child with gun' sticker sparks outrage

WhatsApp sparked a major controversy after its AI-powered sticker generator produced images of children holding guns in response to prompts related to Palestine. The generator created stickers depicting guns or a boy with an AK-47 rifle when prompted with terms like 'Palestinian', 'Palestine', or 'Muslim boy Palestinian'. In contrast, it generated images of smiling children or those playing football when prompted with "Israeli boy". WhatsApp acknowledged the issue and stated it would work on improving the feature. Social media users expressed their outrage, with some questioning the reliability of AI systems in general.

SaaS unicorn BrowerStack buys bug reporting tool Bird Eats Bug

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

SaaS unicorn BrowerStack buys bug reporting tool Bird Eats Bug

Software-as-a-service company BrowserStack has acquired bug reporting tool Bird Eats Bug, as part of its plan to provide developers and quality assurance teams with a unified testing experience. The deal, the financial terms of which were not disclosed, will allow BrowserStack to integrate Bird Eats Bug's bug-reporting capabilities into its platform, streamlining workflows and increasing productivity. BrowserStack offers a cloud platform that allows developers to test websites and mobile applications, and was last valued at about $4bn in 2021. Bird Eats Bug's features include screen recording and auto-captured technical logs.

UPI digital gold volumes rise in November but values fall 47%

Entrackr

Entrackr · 5d ago

UPI digital gold volumes rise in November but values fall 47%

UPI digital gold volumes rise in November but values fall 47% Digital gold transactions via UPI saw higher participation in November 2025, even as the overall value of transactions declined sharply. The trend reflects a clear shift in buyer behaviour after the festive uptick seen in October. As per the latest NPCI data, digital gold purchases reached 123.42 million transactions worth Rs 1,215.36 crore in November. This represented a 6.4% rise in volume from 115.95 million transactions in October, while the value declined by nearly 47% from Rs 2,290.36 crore in the previous month. October coincided with the festive season, when gold buying typically accelerates across the country, and this seasonal demand appears to have pushed up both transaction volume and value. In comparison, September recorded 103.19 million digital gold transactions worth Rs 1,410.18 crore. While November volumes were nearly 20% higher than September, the overall value was lower, pointing to a sharp fall in average ticket size. The data shows that user participation continued to rise, but spending per transaction reduced considerably. The drop in transaction value also comes against the backdrop of a recent caution issued by SEBI. Last month, the market regulator warned investors that digital gold products are unregulated and do not fall under SEBI oversight. The advisory highlighted the absence of investor protection mechanisms for such offerings. Soon after the advisory, SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey clarified that the regulator does not plan to introduce any regulatory framework for digital gold at present, as the product does not fall under its purview.

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