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Swift Navigation Secures $50M Series E to Accelerate Global Adoption of Centimeter-Accurate Satellite Positioning
Swift Navigation Secures $50M Series E to Accelerate Global Adoption of Centimeter-Accurate Satellite Positioning

Toronto Star

time23-07-2025

  • Business
  • Toronto Star

Swift Navigation Secures $50M Series E to Accelerate Global Adoption of Centimeter-Accurate Satellite Positioning

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swift Navigation, the leader in centimeter-accurate positioning for vehicle autonomy, robotics, and precision logistics, today announced the completion of its $50 million Series E financing round. Led by Crosslink Capital, the round saw strong participation from existing investors NEA, Eclipse Ventures, EPIQ Capital Group, First Round Capital, TELUS Global Ventures, and Potentum Partners alongside new investors Niterra Ventures, AlTi Tiedemann Global, GRIDS Capital, Essentia Ventures, Shea Ventures, and EnerTech Capital. This funding brings Swift Navigation's total capital raised to over $250 million, fueling its mission to revolutionize how we map and navigate the world with centimeter-level precision. Traditional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), such as GPS, provide positioning with an accuracy range of 3 to 10 meters. Swift's Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service is a cloud-based service that corrects errors in GNSS signals, improving accuracy by 100x—to centimeter level. Skylark is purpose-built to enable mass market adoption of high-accuracy GNSS by unlocking high-volume applications in autonomous driving, robotics, precision logistics, and V2X communication.

Top NYC restaurant owner's criticism of ‘con artist' Zohran Mamdani leads to public insults from Keith McNally
Top NYC restaurant owner's criticism of ‘con artist' Zohran Mamdani leads to public insults from Keith McNally

New York Post

time21-07-2025

  • Politics
  • New York Post

Top NYC restaurant owner's criticism of ‘con artist' Zohran Mamdani leads to public insults from Keith McNally

A top New York restaurateur's anti-Zohran Mamdani stance has led him to bump up against his former idol Keith McNally, who has become a passionate supporter of the Democratic socialist. 'I don't want Mamdani to be mayor,' said David Rabin, the force behind some of the city's most iconic bars and restaurants including Lambs Club, American Bar and the Skylark, adding: 'I will do anything to try to stop him.' Meanwhile, McNally — owner of Balthazar in SoHo and the Minetta Tavern in Greenwich Village — seems to be doing everything he can to ensure that Mamdani wins, including ranting against Rabin and calling him 'raving mad' in an Instagram post earlier this month. Things started off with a 'nice' online conversation between the two bigwigs after Rabin reached out to compliment McNally on his memoir, 'I Regret Almost Everything.' 6 Restaurateur Keith McNally stamps copies of his bestselling memoir 'I Regret Almost Nothing' at his marquee restaurant, Balthazar. Instagram/@keithmcnallynyc 'I've been in awe of him for years,' Rabin told The Post. 'I sent him some of my posts on Mamdani, and instead of responding to me, he took one of them and posted it and called me a racist. 'My sending him posts was only in response to him sending me post after post trying to get me to support Mamdani, and I kept asking him to stop.' Then without warning, McNally railed against Rabin's post, showing Mamdani with his arm around anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student who spent three months in federal custody for his role in organizing violent protests against Israel. 6 Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to freeze rents and introduced government-owned grocery stores, sailed to a stunning upset victory in the Democratic primary for mayor on July 1. Andrew Schwartz / Rabin included a long caption, which reads in part: 'Two chums. Pals. United. In their hate for the Jews and their newfound optimism that they'll be running s–t. BC a bunch of dumbass white yuppie schmucks think Marxism and a 3rd intifada might be fun.' McNally put him on blast, re-posting the image and calling it 'the most disgusting post I've ever seen on Instagram,' writing in all capital letters on July 1. 6 Restaurateur David Rabin, the force behind iconic restaurants and bars such as the Lambs Club and the Skylark, says he is doing everything he can to make sur that Zohran Mamdani does not become New York City's next mayor. Robert Mecea 6 David Rabin's Lambs Club is one of the iconic Manhattan eateries which he runs. Stephen Yang 'I told him repeatedly that I thought Mamdani was antisemitic and bad on crime and Marxist,' said Rabin. 'He knew my feelings. That's why the post was such a shock to me. One minute we're having a 'debate' that I didn't want and kept begging him to stop and the next minute he's calling me a racist.' McNally did not respond to The Post's request for comment, but he is long known for being a provocateur. Last year, he slammed Lauren Sanchez, now married Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, as 'repulsive' in a series of Instagram posts. He banned and then unbanned comedian James Corden, citing alleged abusive behavior to his restaurant staff, and admitted to making up an affair with broadcaster Diane Sawyer in order to generate publicity for himself. He also once picked a fight with AirMail editor and fellow restaurateur Graydon Carter, calling him a 'fancy f–ker' in 2021 after he skipped out on a reservation for 12 at Morandi, another McNally restaurant. 6 David Rabin's Instagram post denouncing both Zohran Mamdani and Mahmoud Khalil was the subject of a blistering attack from Keith McNally, who accused Rabin of 'toxic extremism.' 6 Balthazar Restaurant in Manhattan, the eatery which made Keith McNally most famous. Robert Miller For Rabin, Mamdani's ascendancy is deeply personal. He said after the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, he went to Times Square to watch pro-Hamas demonstrators who held up their phones, showing swastika screensavers. 'It's 2023, and people are unashamedly waving swastikas in my face,' said Rabin, adding that he is a non-practicing Jew. 'At that point, my whole life did a 180.' Mamdani becoming frontrunner for mayor is bad for business and he has little government experience, said Rabin. Mamdani, a member of the State Assembly since 2021, ran on a campaign to freeze stabilized rents and open government-run grocery stores. 'He's a con artist trying to get in office so once there he can implement his Marxist and 'anti-zionist' agenda,' Rabin claimed. In order to assuage some of his critics, Mamdani recently met with some of the city's biggest business leaders, and said he would refrain from using the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' which has been interpreted as a call to violence against Israel. His campaign has also insisted his criticism of Israel does not amount to antisemitism. Last week, McNally called out the state's Democrats who have refused to endorse Mamdani, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Rep Hakeem Jeffries, among others.

I am obsessed with these Cath Kidston earbuds
I am obsessed with these Cath Kidston earbuds

Scotsman

time02-07-2025

  • Scotsman

I am obsessed with these Cath Kidston earbuds

I got so many compliments at the gym when I wore the Cath Kidston Wireless Earbuds - now half price | Debenhams This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. These Cath Kidston earbuds are now half price and I'm obsessed. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... I honestly didn't expect much from earbuds but the Cath Kidston VQ Story Tree 'Skylark' TWS Wireless Earbuds have exceeded my expectation's and at now half price. First off, let's talk about the design. I got so many compliments at the gym when I wore them. The hand-applied Skylark finish is stunning, delicate, floral, and just beautifully Cath Kidston. They're so unique and stylish that I actually want people to see them in my ears (which, let's be real, isn't always the case with tech). Cath Kidston VQ Story Tree 'Skylark' TWS Wireless Earbuds Cath Kidston VQ Story Tree 'Skylark' TWS Wireless Earbuds | Debenhams Pairing them was a breeze. Literally seconds and I'm rubbish when it comes to techy stuff like that. I've used them with both my iPhone and iPad, and they've never missed a beat (thanks Bluetooth 5.3!). I can walk around my flat without carrying my phone and the connection holds perfectly with no dropouts, no fuzz. The battery life is really good and the charging case is compact. It charges them automatically when I pop them in, and gives me days of extra listening without plugging anything in. They're also really comfortable. I've always struggled with earbuds falling out or feeling sore after an hour but not these. The three different ear tips let me find the perfect fit, and they sit snugly without any pressure. I even went for a jog and they stayed put the entire time. The noise cancelling isn't active noise cancellation like some high-end models, but it's really impressive for passive ENC. They block out most background noise, so I can enjoy my music or calls without distraction even on public transport. These earbuds are beautiful, powerful, easy to use, and incredibly comfortable. For £29.99, they feel like a luxury treat that I didn't have to splurge for. I'm genuinely in love with them. Even better, the Skylark design is just one of several beautiful options in the collection. There's also the charming Bee design, the sweet and nostalgic Strawberry Garden, and more each one with that signature Cath Kidston touch. It honestly made it hard to choose, and I wouldn't be surprised if I end up collecting another pair just for the aesthetic. ⛱️ How to get airport lounge access from just £11 – without flying business class ✈️ You don't need a premium ticket to enjoy a quieter, more comfortable airport experience. Lounge access is available to all travellers – and you can now pre-book passes from just £11. Holiday Extras offers discounted lounge access at 22 UK airports with complimentary snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi and up to 60% off. 🌍 Flying further afield? Lounge Pass gives you entry to over 800 VIP lounges worldwide – perfect for international or return trips. And for one-off getaways or group travel, this Wowcher lounge voucher is just £2 and gives up to 25% off for you and up to six others. Most lounges include drinks, snacks and flight info screens – a simple travel upgrade that makes early check-ins a lot more enjoyable. 🍷 Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here . You can also Get the best style and fashion news with Natalie Dixon in Tuesday's NationalWorld newsletter - sign up now

I am obsessed with these Cath Kidston earbuds
I am obsessed with these Cath Kidston earbuds

Scotsman

time02-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scotsman

I am obsessed with these Cath Kidston earbuds

I got so many compliments at the gym when I wore the Cath Kidston Wireless Earbuds - now half price | Debenhams This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. These Cath Kidston earbuds are now half price and I'm obsessed. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... I honestly didn't expect much from earbuds but the Cath Kidston VQ Story Tree 'Skylark' TWS Wireless Earbuds have exceeded my expectation's and at now half price. First off, let's talk about the design. I got so many compliments at the gym when I wore them. The hand-applied Skylark finish is stunning, delicate, floral, and just beautifully Cath Kidston. They're so unique and stylish that I actually want people to see them in my ears (which, let's be real, isn't always the case with tech). Cath Kidston VQ Story Tree 'Skylark' TWS Wireless Earbuds Cath Kidston VQ Story Tree 'Skylark' TWS Wireless Earbuds | Debenhams Pairing them was a breeze. Literally seconds and I'm rubbish when it comes to techy stuff like that. I've used them with both my iPhone and iPad, and they've never missed a beat (thanks Bluetooth 5.3!). I can walk around my flat without carrying my phone and the connection holds perfectly with no dropouts, no fuzz. The battery life is really good and the charging case is compact. It charges them automatically when I pop them in, and gives me days of extra listening without plugging anything in. They're also really comfortable. I've always struggled with earbuds falling out or feeling sore after an hour but not these. The three different ear tips let me find the perfect fit, and they sit snugly without any pressure. I even went for a jog and they stayed put the entire time. The noise cancelling isn't active noise cancellation like some high-end models, but it's really impressive for passive ENC. They block out most background noise, so I can enjoy my music or calls without distraction even on public transport. These earbuds are beautiful, powerful, easy to use, and incredibly comfortable. For £29.99, they feel like a luxury treat that I didn't have to splurge for. I'm genuinely in love with them. Even better, the Skylark design is just one of several beautiful options in the collection. There's also the charming Bee design, the sweet and nostalgic Strawberry Garden, and more each one with that signature Cath Kidston touch. It honestly made it hard to choose, and I wouldn't be surprised if I end up collecting another pair just for the aesthetic. ⛱️ How to get airport lounge access from just £11 – without flying business class ✈️ You don't need a premium ticket to enjoy a quieter, more comfortable airport experience. Lounge access is available to all travellers – and you can now pre-book passes from just £11. Holiday Extras offers discounted lounge access at 22 UK airports with complimentary snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi and up to 60% off. 🌍 Flying further afield? Lounge Pass gives you entry to over 800 VIP lounges worldwide – perfect for international or return trips. And for one-off getaways or group travel, this Wowcher lounge voucher is just £2 and gives up to 25% off for you and up to six others. Most lounges include drinks, snacks and flight info screens – a simple travel upgrade that makes early check-ins a lot more enjoyable. 🍷 Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here .

Skylark Labs Deploys Advanced Scout AI Tower to Secure Indianapolis 500 and Indiana Memorial Day Parade
Skylark Labs Deploys Advanced Scout AI Tower to Secure Indianapolis 500 and Indiana Memorial Day Parade

Yahoo

time11-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Skylark Labs Deploys Advanced Scout AI Tower to Secure Indianapolis 500 and Indiana Memorial Day Parade

INDIANAPOLIS, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skylark Labs, a pioneer in adaptive Artificial Intelligence (AI) - powered safety innovations, has successfully deployed its next-generation Scout AI Tower to provide comprehensive security coverage for the Indianapolis 500 Parade. This landmark deployment showcases the Scout Tower's exceptional capability to monitor large-scale public events and provide real-time threat detection across expansive venues with hundreds of thousands of attendees, even from small, often unnoticed nodes. The Scout Tower is powered by Skylark's adaptive AI technology, which addresses critical security challenges inherent in major public events by providing security teams with real-time situational awareness, crowd behaviour analysis, and early threat detection capabilities. The system's ability to adapt and learn from the unique dynamics of each event ensures that security personnel receive accurate, actionable intelligence, thereby maintaining public safety. The Scout processed visual data from multiple high-resolution cameras, utilizing advanced edge computing to identify crowd anomalies, suspicious behaviors, and potential security threats in real-time. "Securing events of this magnitude requires technology that can adapt to the unique challenges and ever-changing dynamics of large public gatherings," said Dr. Amarjot Singh, CEO of Skylark Labs. "Our Scout AI Tower proved its exceptional capabilities by providing comprehensive surveillance coverage across multiple venues simultaneously. The system's adaptive AI continuously analyse crowd patterns, identifies potential security risks, and provides our security partners with the real-time intelligence needed to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands of attendees. This successful deployment showcases our technology's scalability and effectiveness in protecting some of America's most cherished public events." The AI engine generated continuous Event Security Scores that reflected real-time risk assessments based on crowd density, movement patterns, and behavioral analysis. These scores enabled security teams to proactively respond to developing situations and deploy resources effectively across the expansive event areas. Event organizers stated: "The Scout Tower system provided us with unprecedented situational awareness throughout the Indianapolis 500 Parade and both the build-up and dispersal of attendees. The real-time intelligence and adaptive learning capabilities enabled our security teams to maintain comprehensive coverage across this massive event and share information in real time with Law Enforcement and First Responders. Skylark Labs' technology proved invaluable in ensuring the safety and security of hundreds of thousands of attendees, and we look forward to future collaborations for major public events." The successful deployment resulted in enhanced security response times, improved crowd management, and comprehensive situational awareness for security personnel and event management throughout the event. About Skylark Labs Skylark Labs is revolutionizing the way AI interacts with the world, providing adaptive solutions that keep pace with change. By pioneering real-time, adaptive AI technology that learns directly on any device—even from a single experience—we empower individuals and organizations to respond immediately to new tasks and environments. Leveraging our brain-inspired general intelligence architecture, we develop AI that learns and adapts continuously, mirroring the flexibility of the human brain and bringing us closer to achieving accurate general intelligence. For more information, please visit or contact us at info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Skylark Labs, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio

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