Employees had to restrain a dancing humanoid robot after it went wild at a California restaurant
When we think about the existential threats of new technology, we’re usually thinking about something like the recent negotiations between Anthropic and the Pentagon over how AI can be used in the military. It’s terrifying to think about — how…
Jeff Bezos reportedly wants $100 billion to buy and transform old manufacturing firms with AI
Jeff Bezos is reportedly seeking $100 billion for a new fund, the likes of which will be used to buy up companies in major industrial sectors and, ultimately, modernize and automate them with AI, according to sources cited by The…
Amazon acquires Rivr, maker of a stair-climbing delivery robot
Rivr, a Zurich-based autonomous robotics startup known for its stair-climbing delivery robot, has been acquired by Amazon in a deal that signals the e-commerce giant’s interest in doorstep delivery. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Co-founder and CEO Marko Bjelonic,…
The Legal Nomads Holiday Gift Guide
I did my first ever holiday gift guide for travelers a few years ago, which was fun to compile. Readers seemed to enjoy the various items, and I was happy to share some of the products that accompanied me on…
Losing Connie
Earlier in May 2024, the spinal CSF leak community lost a bright light when Connie Rim passed away. Her Facebook page, called My CSF Leak Story, was where she detailed her long fight trying to get sealed and healed. A…
What I did in 2025, mostly from bed
Many of you here signed up for Legal Nomads in its early days, back when it was a blog about my round-the-world adventures. Long before it morphed into a business, and certainly well before my life changed dramatically eight years…