The Verge

APRIL 12, 2021

Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot exists in two realities. Now, just to put on my “I’m a journalist, and I like to overthink things” hat for a second: what also fascinates me about this video is what it means for Boston Dynamics. In one, it’s a terrifying harbinger of a dystopian future when robots hunt and kill humans.

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The Verge

MARCH 29, 2021

Stretch is Boston Dynamics’ latest foray into logistics. Image: Boston Dynamics. Boston Dynamics is best known for its robot dog Spot, a machine designed to work in a range of environments, from offshore oil rigs to deep underground mines. The robot is called Stretch and looks relatively dull for a Boston Dynamics creation.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Hyundai has officially completed its acquisition of Boston Dynamics , the creator of the internet’s favorite dancing Spot and Atlas robots (which only occasionally look like dystopian nightmare machines ). Everything had to be worked out in advance and scripted precisely,” explains Eric Whitman, a Boston Dynamics roboticist.

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Engadget

MARCH 19, 2025

Boston Dynamics has treated us to a lot of impressive videos over the years and the company is back today with the latest example of its robotics mastery. And it's getting good at gymnastics, too. In the clip above, its Atlas robot demonstrates several types of full-body movement, starting with a

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TechSpot

APRIL 17, 2024

Whereas the original used hydraulics for movement, Boston Dynamics' latest creation is fully electric. With improved dexterity, Boston Dynamics is also able to experiment with new gripper variations. The company says Atlas is now stronger and more agile than previous iterations and has far more range of motion as well.

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TechSpot

MAY 1, 2024

Boston Dynamics introduced its four-legged, canine-like robot in 2016. Over the years, we have seen Spot work alongside - and in place of - humans in several risky scenarios. In 2019, for example, the Massachusetts State Police leased a unit for a trial run in the bomb squad. The following. Read Entire Article

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Boston has long been one of the most important startup ecosystems in the United States. TechCrunch Live is thrilled to be hosting an event featuring Boston-local investors and founders. TC City Spotlight: Boston takes place on February 27 at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET and is a free, virtual event. Register to ask questions.

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Ars Technica

MAY 9, 2025

Since the first Whoop wearable came out in 2015, the Boston-based companys business has been built on subscriptions. Whoop makes fitness tracker bracelets that let users access things like sleep tracking, menstrual tracking, and electrocardiograms (ECGs) via a subscription companion app.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In its complaint, filed in Delaware federal court, Boston Dynamics claims Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 and Spirit 40, which dog-like robots, infringe on the Hyundai-owned company's patents.

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Ars Technica

APRIL 11, 2025

One of those is Boston-based Syntis Bio, which is working on a daily pill that mimics the effects of gastric bypassno actual surgery required. The booming popularity of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has led to a flurry of companies vying to make new and improved anti-obesity medications.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Boston Dynamics likes to show off videos of its robots’ various skills, from parkour and gymnastics to cleaning and gardening. But judging from the several dancing videos it has put out over the years, the robots’ most practical use will be appearing on Dancing with the Stars.

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TechSpot

APRIL 17, 2024

The description beneath Boston Dynamics' farewell video, posted on YouTube, states that "it's time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax. Take a look back at everything we've accomplished with the Atlas platform to date." Read Entire Article

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Currently serving as Nicholas president and CEO at Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB), Lewis has been honored with NonProfit PRO's 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A coalition of robotics companies led by Boston Dynamics published an open letter addressed to the rest of the industry and the public, lamenting the risk that "general purpose" robots could soon become a cheap and very effective weapon of mass destruction. An outlook to avoid, the letter says, because.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2021

Neighborhood Villages, a Boston-based nonprofit working to realize a future in which all families have access to affordable, high-quality early education and care, today launched a new podcast in partnership with Lemonada Media. Listeners will join award-winning journalist Gloria Riviera and special correspondent Kristen Bell.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

, we’re hosting a special, extended TechCrunch Live event focused on Boston, and you’re invited to participate. Boston has long been home to security companies, and we’re going to talk through the ins and outs of the local ecosystem and why founders should look to Boston when starting a cybersecurity company.

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TechCrunch

JULY 12, 2022

The challenges are varied and complex, which is why we’re thrilled to welcome two experts who have gone through the process to TC Sessions: Robotics on July 21: Kiva Allgood, the president and CEO of Sarcos Robotics and Robert Playter, the CEO of Boston Dynamics. Robert Playter is CEO of Boston Dynamics.

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Ghost’s quadruped bots are the scary older brother of every other dog robot you’ve ever seen. And with good reason. They’re shipping off to join the military.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

"We have not yet identified any connections between the senders and the widely-publicized BianLian ransomware and data extortion group," read the warning, which also noted that the scam has a Boston, MA return address.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2023

TechCrunch Early Stage returns to Boston on April 25, 2024, and the agenda for our flagship founder event is shaping up. We’re excited to share this sneak peek at some of the fantastic speakers and sessions we have on tap. All rights reserved.

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Wired

MARCH 11, 2025

The NHL is using new technology to overlay animations on top of real live hockey action. It points to a future of fully personalized sports broadcasting in which fans control whats on their screens.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 17, 2021

They’ve ditched their tethers, aren’t annoying loud like they once were and exhibit very fluid movement. Aside from a couple of minor hiccups, the run was mostly flawless.

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CIO Dive

MAY 8, 2025

Economic concerns rapidly reshuffled tech priorities in April, according to Boston Consulting Group.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

Many of Amtrak's national routes utilize diesel trains, but over 100 electric trains operate in the northeast corridor, including the Acela service between Boston and Washington, D.C. The Metra system in Chicago is purchasing eight all-electric battery-powered trainsets.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 5, 2022

Last week, I attended and spoke at the International Foundation’s Technology and Benefit Communications Conference, held in Boston, MA. I spoke on the topic of “Next-Generation Tools to Enhance Your Communications,” or next-gen tools to communicate benefits to employees.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 15, 2025

Louis Detroit Atlanta Tampa Boston New York Washington Users also submitted problem reports in Canada in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Outages were registered across the country in a heat map on Downdetector. Here is a list of the cities included: Seattle Los Angeles Phoenix San Francisco Dallas Houston Minneapolis Chicago St.

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Engadget

MARCH 12, 2025

DeepMind is giving "trusted testers," including one-time Google subsidiary Boston Dynamics , access to the system. Of the second model, the company says it will enable roboticists to run their own programs using Gemini's advanced reasoning abilities. This article originally appeared on Engadget at [link]

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Mashable Tech

MAY 8, 2025

Some creators are responding with their own lineups, and the one lineup that really sold me on America beating Britain comes from comedian Keara Sullivan, @superkeara on TikTok , who drafted a "very diverse, broad-ranging fantasy team" of just 30 people she thinks could beat 100 British people: "Two people from Appalachia born and raised among the (..)

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Digital Trends

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Boston Dynamics doesn't want people to strap guns of any kind on its robots -- but that's exactly what NYC-based idea factory MSCHF has done.

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Futurism

MARCH 8, 2025

At Boston University, striking graduate students and faculty with the Service Employees International Union Local 509 forced the administration to backtrack after suggesting AI could do the instructors' work while they organized for better working conditions.

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Fast Company Tech

MAY 13, 2025

An October 2024 study by Boston Consulting Group found that only 26% of companies have derived measurable business value from their AI initiatives. AI integration remains a top priority across enterprises worldwide, yet success remains elusive despite widespread enthusiasm and significant investment.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 12, 2021

Xiaomi's first video showing off its new CyberDog robot reveals even more similarities with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2021

The Latino Equity Fund (LEF), a unique partnership between local Latino leaders, The Boston Foundation (TBF), and Hispanics in Philanthropy, today announced that Evelyn Barahona will serve as the organization’s first director. Barahona will work alongside the LEF advisory committee to.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 20, 2021

A Boston-based startup is aiming to revolutionize coastal travel with an all-electric passenger aircraft that flies just above the water.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Meanwhile, the robotic star of the show was, of course, the four-legged Spot robot from Boston Dynamics, souped up with "localization and mission autonomy solutions" from the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI). JET was one of the world's largest and most powerful operational fusion reactors until it was recently shut down. Read Entire Article

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Fast Company Tech

MAY 8, 2025

And those Texas cities arent alone: Twenty-five other major citiesfrom New York and San Francisco to Boston and Oklahoma Cityare also sinking, according to a new study, putting more than 34 million people at risk. Cities can sink for a few reasons.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I asked people from CMU, UC Berkeley, Meta, NVIDIA, Boston Dynamics and the Toyota Research Institute the same six questions, covering […] © 2023 TechCrunch. In a bid to keep my robotics newsletter Actuator (subscribe here) up and running, however, I reached out to some of the biggest names in the industry. All rights reserved.

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