Katrina Baur Motion Hearing
Katrina Baur Motion Hearing
Recommended Stories
TechCrunchAutodesk acquires AI-powered VFX startup Wonder Dynamics
Autodesk — the 3D tools behemoth — has acquired Wonder Dynamics, a startup that lets creators quickly and easily make complex characters and visual effects using AI-powered image analysis. Wonder Dynamics, founded by VFX artist Nikola Todorovic and actor Tye Sheridan, basically made adding motion-captured CG characters to footage as simple as dragging an icon onto an actor. With years of experience in the film industry, the co-founders were clear from the start that it was a tool for professionals, providing all the nitty-gritty mocap, animation, and masking that VFX folks need to do their job.
- Yahoo News
OpenAI in the crosshairs: Scarlett Johansson's scathing statement, mass exodus of executives are among the company’s latest woes
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was at one point dubbed "the Oppenheimer of AI." So what's going on under his leadership?
- TechCrunch
There’s a real appetite for a fintech alternative to QuickBooks
The prospects for troubled banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup Synapse went from bad to worse last week when a U.S. Trustee filed an emergency motion asking to convert the company’s debt reorganization Chapter 11 bankruptcy into a liquidation Chapter 7 due to “gross mismanagement” of its estate. There seems to be a real appetite for an alternative to QuickBooks, the legacy accounting alternative for SMBs, judging by the attention this story on Layer’s $2.3 million raise received. Its customers are those working with small and medium-sized businesses to offer accounting and bookkeeping features inside their own products.
- TechCrunch
French AI startup H raises $220M seed round
It’s not often that you hear about a seed round above $10 million. H, a startup based in Paris and previously known as Holistic AI, has announced a $220 million seed round just a few months after the company’s inception. Charles Kantor, the startup’s co-founder and CEO, was a university researcher at Stanford.
- TechCrunch
TechCrunch Space: Star(side)liner
For those who haven't heard, the first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule has been pushed back yet again to no earlier than May 25. From NASA: "The additional time allows teams to further assess a small helium leak in the Boeing Starliner spacecraft’s service module traced to a flange on a single reaction control system thruster." Scheduling note: TechCrunch Space will be off on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Have you ever heard of a 'spoonula'? I'm a professional baker, and this $13 multitasker is my new favorite find
With this nifty doodad in my kitchen, I can stir, scrape and scoop without having to dig out (and clean) multiple tools.
- Yahoo Sports
Tied for the most bets for No. 1 overall pick in NBA Draft is ... Bronny James?
The co-leader in bets for the No. 1 overall pick is a stunner.
- Engadget
New trailer for Dead Cells: Immortalis gives us a first real look at the animated series
A full trailer just dropped for the upcoming animated show based on the popular game Dead Cells, and it looks like the creators have made a few unexpected choices. Along with the trailer, the series now has a release date: June 19.
- Yahoo Sports
Steelers' Arthur Smith, Eagles' Kellen Moore and Seahawks' Ryan Grubb are among intriguing play-callers in new places
The Steelers' run game might flex some impressive muscles. Meanwhile, helping Jalen Hurts adjust to life without Jason Kelce will be among his new o.c's biggest tasks.
- Engadget
Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras are up to half off right now
As part of a larger sale on Blink devices, bundles of the Outdoor 4 camera system are up to half off.
- Yahoo Sports
Tom Brady says he regrets doing Netflix roast: 'I didn't like the way that it affected my kids'
What did the guy with the acrimonious divorce from a Brazilian supermodel think was going to happen?
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Is your kitchen too dark? Brighten it up with these under-cabinet lights — get two for $10 each right now
Illuminate the room with these motion-activated lights: 'Instantly enhanced the ambiance of my kitchen,' fans say.
- Yahoo Movies
Tom Selleck says Harrison Ford must be 'sick' of hearing about how he was originally cast as Indiana Jones
The “Blue Bloods” actor talks about being offered the role of Indiana Jones in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” but being contractually obligated to do “Magnum, P.I.”
- Yahoo Sports
Brunson leads Knicks over Pacers, Hornets hire Charles Lee & big questions for eliminated teams | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine discuss the Knicks taking a 2-0 lead over the Pacers, the Hornets hiring a new head coach and some big questions for the Bucks, 76ers, Clippers & Magic.
- Yahoo Sports
Joselu, the unlikeliest Real Madrid hero, stuns Bayern and lifts the Champions League kings to another final
A year ago, Joselu was a 33-year-old journeyman on a path to anonymity. Now, after two late goals in the Champions League semifinals, he's a Real Madrid hero.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Rachel McAdams' Kate Spade purse is a summer stunner — shop her pick, plus similar styles starting at $27
Splurge or save, you can't go wrong with a fresh white handbag.
- Engadget
iPad Pro 2024 vs. 2022: What’s changed
Apple updated its top-of-the-line tablets at its Let Loose event today. Our comparison lets you quickly glance at all the changes to the new model — big and small — to help you decide whether it’s worth the upgrade.
- Engadget
Sennheiser's Accentum True Wireless earbuds have an all-new design and ANC for $200
Sennheiser's Accentum True Wireless earbuds are $100 less than its flagship Momentum earbuds without cutting too many corners.
- Engadget
Nintendo to announce Switch successor before March 2025
Nintendo will unveil a successor to the Switch sometime "within this fiscal year" ending March 2025.
- Yahoo News
Trump trial updates: Trump fined again for gag order violations, jury hears testimony about Cohen reimbursement payments
After Judge Juan Merchan fined former President Donald Trump an additional $1,000 for gag order violations, the jury heard testimony Monday from two Trump Organization employees about payments Trump made to his lawyer Michael Cohen.