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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Tom's Guide
I found the perfect gaming chair for work and play — and it's easy on my wallet as it is on my back
Over the last couple of years, I've started working from home and in addition to gaming, my desk is seeing a lot more use. This means that my decade-plus office chair is really showing its age. What I needed was comfort when I was working but also after hours when playing games at my desk. The Axion ergonomic gaming chair from Eureka Ergonomic solved both of these problems. At $399, the Axion isn't Eureka's most expensive gaming chair (that goes to the Typhon), but it isn't the cheapest either (the Vortex). It features a segmented mesh backrest with a 4D headrest and adjustable lumbar support. The seat is a foam cushion with integrated springs that is quite thick but built for ergonomic positioning. I've been using Axion for a few weeks at my sit-stand desk with almost no complaints. At just under $400 it's far less than anything you can get from gaming chair giants like Secret Lab or Razer. If you work long hours or game all night, the Axion might just be the chair to keep you at your desk. My Eureka Axion review will help you decide if this is the best gaming chair for you along with whether or not it's comfortable enough to be one of the best office chairs too. Price $399 Color Blue or green accents Maximum height 50.79 inches Seat Width 20.67 inches Maximum load 300 lbs. Maximum recline 125° Weight 43.65 lbs Material Nylon, stainless steel Adjustment points 6 Warranty 2 year limited warranty (soft furniture), 3 years limited warranty (other parts) The Axion delivers when it comes to ergonomics and comfort for both gaming and work. The nylon mesh is breathable and the thick foam seat makes for a relaxing sit. Just about everything your body touches is adjustable from the headrest to the seat cushion. The lumbar support can move up or down depending on where you need it for your back. Some of those adjustments didn't work for me (more on that later) but for the most part I was able to set the chair where I needed it to be. I am a leaner, despite these kinds of chairs being designed to cut that down. Where I noticed the most comfort was in the lumbar support. Many chairs with lumbar support mechanisms at this price point, from what I've seen, aren't adjustable. Wherever it hits your back is where it rests. The ability to pull the support up or down makes a difference. I'm on the shorter side so sometimes it's harder for me to find lumber support that isn't in the middle of my back, when I want it toward the base of my spine. Speaking of comfort, the cushion is fairly thick with built-in springs. I never felt like I was sinking into the seat, but at the same time, it's not so unforgiving that it feels like you're sitting on a brick of foam. My current setup utilizes one of the best standing desks since I like to switch between standing and sitting during working hours. I would say I spend about half that time sitting and was happy to sit in the Axion for hours on end. When gaming, where I tend to lock in and stay seated the whole time, it was enjoyable to lean back into the chair between rounds of Valorant, especially compared to my older chair. The Axion ships in a decently sized box and I had to put the chair together. This is no real surprise, as most home office furniture requires user assembly unless it carries a premium price. Assembling the Axion is pretty straightforward and all of the parts were labeled or it was fairly obvious where they went with easy to follow instructions. It took about 15 minutes to build the chair with the longest part being putting the body of the chair onto the wheel base, but mostly because I ignorantly put the wheels on first instead of after. While the Axion is fairly comfortable with multiple points of adjustment, it isn't without a couple of flaws, mainly centered around some of the adjustment points With the caveat that my preference is to never lean back super far in my chair, the Axion features a recline option that can be locked in. On the Axion, the unlocked recline felt too loose, where I wanted some resistance as I leaned back. Honestly, every time I leaned back it felt like I was going to flip the chair, even though it never really happened. One time as I was playing with the recline locking bar, I somehow got it stuck in recline mode and could not get the chair back to upright for several minutes until it clicked out of it. When you lock the recline bar, there isn't much give, so it's either super loose or very restricted. My personal preference would be more resistance as you lean back and a little bit more give when you lock it in. This is a smaller one, but the armrest adjustment triggers to make them go up or down is not obvious. Normally, the adjustment button is on the sides of the armrest. On the Axion there are triggers hidden under the rests, so you wrap your hand around and then press the trigger to pull the arm up or down. Over time I'll probably get used to it but I still reach down rather than underneath the armrests. The lumbar support features a handle bar that you can reach back and simply raise up or down depending on where you want to position the support. It's pretty easy to reach from the left or right side of the chair. However, I found that the lumbar support didn't always catch as I was moving it to the desired spot. Once I got it to lock in, the support never strayed, but getting it to lock in was occasionally an annoyance. It's a minor complaint, but annoying when you're worried that it won't catch. Plus, I am concerned that over time this misuse might get worse as bits get rubbed down. For now, it holds. Despite being a gaming chair, the Eureka Ergonomic Axion would fit comfortably in any home office setup where you aren't afraid of slight pops of color. The multiple adjustment points and comfortable seat make the Axion a quality seat for long sessions of gaming or work. There are enough points of adjustment that it felt like I could fine tune the chair to my liking. This chair won't blow you away like the Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen or Mavix M9, but at half the cost of those premium chairs, it's a perfectly solid chair. You do have to assemble it yourself, but it's fairly light while still feeling sturdy. The armrests having hidden adjustment triggers is irksome, and the recline mode is both too loose and too restrictive. But those minor annoyances shouldn't steer you away from the Axion. With a wallet-friendly price and spine-friendly design, the Axion should keep you gaming in comfort for some time to come.
Korea Herald
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Applied Intuition Closes Series F at $15 Billion Valuation, Accelerating Vehicle Intelligence Across All Moving Machines
Closed in just over a year since the Series E announcement, this transaction demonstrates the company's hypergrowth and cements its leadership position in the vehicle intelligence market MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading vehicle intelligence company for automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture and defense, today announced it has closed a $600 million Series F fundraise and tender offer at a $15 billion valuation. This fresh round of funding, co-led by BlackRock-managed funds and accounts and Kleiner Perkins, will propel Applied Intuition into its next phase of vehicle intelligence, deeper product expansion, and global team growth. Other new investors in the round include Franklin Templeton, Qatar Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Premji Invest, Stripes, Greycroft, BAM Elevate, and 137 Ventures. Existing investors participating in the round include Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Lux, BOND, Elad Gil, Addition, and Tribe Capital. "Applied Intuition is entering its next era," said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. "We're scaling up our investments in bringing intelligence into every moving machine. Everything from cars and trucks to drones and factories will be powered by AI, and our mission is to connect AI with the physical world it will transform." "The last eight years have been about building the infrastructure to enable vehicle intelligence at scale," said Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition. "The focus of this next phase is to accelerate the rollout of intelligent, software-defined systems across all domains — defense, automotive, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. With the continued backing of our investors, we're just getting started." Applied Intuition closed this major up round just over a year after announcing its Series E in March 2024. Since then, the company has maintained strong momentum with AI innovations and product launches, including strategic partnerships with OpenAI, TRATON, Isuzu, Porsche and Audi; the release of its off-road autonomy stack; the acquisition of defense technology company EpiSci and the launch of its newest defense products, Axion and Acuity; and recent global office expansion into the United Kingdom. "At BlackRock, we invest in the long-term megatrends reshaping the global economy, including AI, autonomy, and the broader digital evolution," said BlackRock Managing Director Samir Menon. "Our platform has been actively investing in the autonomous driving sector for years, and Applied Intuition has emerged as a key innovation leader. We are proud to back Applied Intuition as they continue their mission to make all vehicles intelligent." "Since our initial investment six years ago, we've believed deeply in Applied Intuition's vision and team," said Mamoon Hamid, Partner at Kleiner Perkins. "Qasar and Peter had the foresight to start building toward a future shaped by vehicle intelligence and autonomy well before it became widely understood. Now, in 2025, with the world taking notice, we are deepening our commitment to what we believe is a generational company." To learn more about how Applied Intuition is the leader in vehicle intelligence and catapulting the autonomy industry forward, go to About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at
New Straits Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: A seriously funny lady
MENTION the name Rosnah Mat Aris and an iconic television advertisement from the 1980s will come to mind. In the Axion dishwashing paste commercial, Rosnah, a kampung eatery owner, introduces her long-suffering employee — played by the late actor-comedian Harun Salim Bachik — to the product. Reminiscing about those days in a recent interview, Rosnah said: "I began acting in the 1980s, advertising Axion and many other products. I also starred in the popular TV3 Ramadan drama series 'Rumah Kedai' alongside Kartina Aziz and Harun." She also fondly remembers her appearance in 'Naik Tangga Turun Tangga', the Malaysian version of the famous 1970s British drama series 'Upstairs Downstairs'. "That was a very Malaysian take on the popular British TV series — about a rich family living upstairs in their bungalow and their employees who live downstairs. I played one of the workers." Mentored by the late actor and television host Mustaffa Noor, Rosnah, now 69, later found fame starring in comedies, especially the 'Anak Mami' series produced and directed by Datuk Dr A Razak Mohaideen. "It is in these movies, 'Anak Mami' and its spin-off 'Mami Jarum', that I was introduced to moviegoers of the 2000s. "Since then, I have also hosted TV programmes, especially entertainment- and women-related ones." FIVE-TIME AWARD WINNER Rosnah's popularity as a comedienne earned her four wins at the annual Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH). The mother of four and grandmother of five has also done serious dramas. One of them, 'Tersasar Di JalanMu', earned her the Best Actress award at Anugerah Skrin 2009. "While I always feel at home in comedies as I am a cheerful person, serious roles also interest me, either villainous or tragic characters. "You can call me a funny lady, but I'd prefer to be a serious funny lady, whose dramas and movies contain important lessons," she said, referring to her most recent flick, '3 Janda Melawan Dunia', in 2022. Rosnah is grateful to return to work after the Covid-19 pandemic. "Imagine two years without work. Everything cost money. "I was careful during the economic downturn in 1997. I had several canteens, including one at Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), which I shared with my late brother. "I later focused on my own canteen near Ampang Park and that lasted longer. I'm always careful to save for a rainy day," she added. Asked about the "trend" of artistes asking for financial help, Rosnah described it as normal. "This happens everywhere — those who can help will do so. But it is not fair to criticise just because we are artistes. "Artistes are not rich if they don't have a business as a back-up. It's not enough if you only act." POWER OF SUPPORTING ARTISTES Rosnah hopes that the entertainment industry will recognise supporting artistes more. "Supporting actors and actresses are very important for the success of a series or movie. "There is no Cinderella without the fairy godmother and no Batman without Robin." Rosnah, once called the Michelle Williams and Bette Midler of Malaysia, because of her short blonde hairstyle that resembled theirs. said: "I don't think I'm as talented as them, but I'm honoured as they are versatile actresses. After 12 years of being a single mother, Rosnah married Tajul Effendi Isa, better known as Blue, in 2008. These days, the couple organise entertainment events that Rosnah also emcees.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Applied Intuition Opens UK Office with £50 Million in Planned Investment
Office launch follows swiftly on the heels of Applied Intuition's newest defence offerings LONDON, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition UK has formally launched with the opening of its office in London, with the company already scaling at speed. This is a major step into the defence sector for Applied Intuition, the leading global vehicle intelligence company for automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture and defence. Applied Intuition's commitment to the UK is expected to deliver £50 million worth of foreign direct investment into the UK, bringing jobs, skills, and research and development directly into the market. Building on the foundations of civilian autonomous capabilities, Applied Intuition UK, a fully sovereign subsidiary, will focus on delivering mission-critical autonomy solutions across air, space, land and sea. Applied Intuition's defence offering provides autonomy management and development systems for both existing and next-generation defence platforms. At a time of increasing global insecurity, autonomy offers a dual advantage, reducing reliance on extensive manpower traditionally required for fully crewed platforms, while also minimising risk to life for those operating in hostile environments. "Opening our London office marks a considerable step toward creating a sovereign autonomy capability for the UK. This sizable investment reflects our resolution to provide cutting-edge autonomous systems, and the tools needed to build them for our Armed Forces," said Tristam Constant, head of European Government and Defence at Applied Intuition UK. "We're building a strong team here, tapping into the UK's incredible engineering talent to deliver autonomy solutions to meet the most demanding requirements." Applied Intuition's latest venture marks a significant evolution, delivering cutting-edge autonomy solutions for civilian industries to enabling mission critical capabilities for the Armed Forces. The opening comes swiftly on the heels of the dual releases of two new software-defined product families: Axion, a specialised mission-critical toolchain allowing the development of all-domain autonomous capabilities, and Acuity, which delivers the onboard autonomy necessary to provide a decisive edge to the Armed Forces. As a dual-use technology provider, Applied Intuition is positioned to bridge the gap between commercial innovation and national security needs. The introduction of a UK presence reinforces Applied Intuition's commitment to delivering strategic autonomy at scale and providing serious defensive capabilities, all whilst encouraging growth and investment, and aligning with the British Government's priorities. Commenting on the opening of the office, and echoing the words of the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at London Defence Conference, Minister for Investment Baroness Poppy Gustafsson said, "The UK is open for business, so I'm delighted that Applied Intuition's commitment to the UK is expected to deliver £50 million in foreign direct investment, boosting R&D, creating jobs and putting more money into people's pockets." "With defence being identified as a key growth sector in our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, we're not only helping to attract and secure investment, but delivering long-term growth that supports skilled jobs and raises living standards across the UK," she added. This new UK presence reflects a long-term commitment from Applied Intuition to industry collaboration, economic growth opportunities and life-saving capabilities. About Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Major programmes in defence and 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's mission-critical solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the defence, automotive, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries. Applied Intuition UK was established in London in 2025 to bring the company's cutting-edge autonomy solutions to the UK and European defence sectors. View original content: SOURCE Applied Intuition, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Applied Intuition Launches Axion and Acuity to Deliver All-Domain Autonomy to the Warfighter
Product families expand defense portfolio to bring vehicle intelligence and accelerated capabilities to multiple domains. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading Vehicle Intelligence company for commercial and defense mobility, today announced the launch of two new product lines to accelerate the fielding of autonomous systems for the U.S. and allied forces. Axion and Acuity provide platform-agnostic autonomy tools and onboard software to scale and accelerate defense capabilities across air, land, sea, and space domains and the electromagnetic spectrum. Modern defense programs face critical roadblocks in deploying autonomy at scale, including a dependence on slow, costly live testing and a lack of interoperable autonomy solutions. These limitations, when coupled with outdated acquisition processes, prevent programs from rapidly fielding and iterating on autonomous capabilities, ultimately putting warfighters at a disadvantage. Axion and Acuity directly address these core challenges. Together, they form a robust autonomy software solution that empowers the U.S. and allied militaries with the capabilities needed to develop and confidently deploy autonomy at speed and scale. "Autonomy is where artificial intelligence meets the warfighter," said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. "Beyond autonomy, we provide intelligence that is critical for the future fight, whether it's moving people, sensing threats or acting independently in contested environments." Today's warfighters operate with outdated infrastructure and siloed software not built for modern combat. Vehicle intelligence — and the smart software that enables drones, ground robots, and autonomous convoys to perceive and act on their own — sits at the center of how AI and autonomy function on the battlefield. Far beyond self-driving, vehicle intelligence is embodied, multimodal AI that surrounds the operator, understands context, and adapts in real time to dynamic threats, delivering a decisive edge to warfighters. Axion and Acuity for Autonomous Advantage To deliver collaborative autonomy at operational tempo, teams need a digital-first approach. Axion provides one unified environment for engineers and operators to build, test, and deploy together. Built on Applied Intuition's commercially proven technology and interoperable with any platform, Axion enables engineers and vehicle manufacturers to build autonomy at the speed of relevance and supports the full lifecycle from development to mission execution. Acuity delivers all-domain onboard autonomy that empowers warfighters with a decisive edge. Relying solely on human operators to combat threats slows down critical decisions. With Acuity, unmanned systems can take the lead in high-risk missions, keeping humans at a safe distance while executing with precision. In addition, Acuity reduces the need for vertical integration and puts programs back in control, delivering onboard software-enabled autonomy to the platform of your choice. Leveraging advances from EpiSci, a leader in AI and trusted autonomy software acquired by Applied Intuition, Acuity has been deployed on many platforms. Those include notable systems such as the X-62A VISTA fighter jet to enable autonomous air-to-air combat tests. "Live testing simply can't keep pace with the modern battlefield. Digital-first development and integration are essential to scaling unmanned systems," said Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition. "Axion and Acuity were built to meet the ever-evolving demands of defense autonomy, ensuring unmanned systems are ready for today's mission complexity. Applied Intuition's dual-use approach allows us to bring the best of commercial innovation to the defense sector rapidly and at scale." "Applied Intuition is committed to delivering cutting-edge technology to the U.S. and our allies that meets the mission — not in five years, but today," said Jason Brown, general manager of Applied Intuition Defense. "Axion and Acuity are being deployed right now, giving warfighters the confidence they need. We're not just building for the future, we're delivering capability at the speed of relevance." To learn more about the Axion and Acuity family of products, go to About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Major programs across the Department of Defense and 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's mission-critical solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the defense, automotive, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at
