Ouster’s new color lidar is coming to replace cameras; plus, US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants

Ouster’s new color lidar is coming to replace cameras; plus, US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants

May 5, 2026 · 8 min

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The episode discusses Ouster's new color lidar technology and the implications of healthcare marketplaces sharing data with advertisers.

A sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a "holy grail," Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch. Also, Virginia and Washington D.C. paused the data collection and sharing, after Bloomberg's investigation found their health insurance marketplaces were sharing users' information with advertisers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: TechCrunch

Guest: Angus Pacala

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Organizations: Ouster, Bloomberg, Virginia, Washington D.C.

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