Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup focused on autonomous robotics. Rivr is based in Zurich and was valued at $110 million in a funding round from August 2024, which both Amazon and its CEO's Bezos Expeditions participated in. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Rivr's robots have four legs and wheels that allow it to maneuver on stairs and other potentially uneven [...]
Oppo’s new leading midrange handset brings a few key upgrades that push ahead of its immediate competitors – including a 3.5x telephoto camera and IP68 rating, which Oppo seems to be inviting users to put to the test. [...]