Transportation
Waymo, the self-driving arm of Alphabet, has announced its plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Washington D.C. by 2026. The rides will be available through the Waymo One app, adding the nation’s capital to a growing list of U.S. cities where the company is deploying
Automotive
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially surpassed Tesla in annual sales and vehicle deliveries, marking a major milestone in the global EV race. In a Monday earnings release, BYD reported an impressive $107 billion in 2024 revenue, outpacing Tesla’s $97.7 billion. The Shenzhen-based automaker also delivered a
Healthcare
Once heralded as a trailblazer in consumer genetics, 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic fall from its former $6 billion valuation. The filing was made Sunday night in Missouri federal court, capping off a tumultuous period for the company marked by financial struggles, failed business
Automotive
South Korean conglomerate Hyundai is set to unveil a sweeping $20 billion investment into U.S. manufacturing and onshoring efforts, a move that includes a new $5 billion next-generation steel plant in Louisiana. The announcement is expected to be made Monday at the White House alongside President Donald Trump, Hyundai
Robotics
Boston Dynamics has once again raised the bar in the world of robotics, unveiling a jaw-dropping new video showcasing its humanoid robot, Atlas, performing a series of complex full-body movements—including cartwheels, dynamic walks, and even a bit of breakdancing. The display isn’t just for show; it marks a
Media
In the latest twist of tech media consolidation, Yahoo has sold TechCrunch to the private equity firm Regent, marking yet another ownership change for the pioneering tech news outlet. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, but the move follows Regent’s recent acquisition of Foundry—the media group
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If your inbox is overflowing, you're not alone. Most people today deal with an avalanche of emails, and finding a specific message from weeks or months ago can feel like searching for a needle in a digital haystack. To address that, Google is rolling out a new AI-powered
Tech Insights
Messaging platform Telegram has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, according to its founder and CEO Pavel Durov — marking a major milestone for the app known for its privacy-first approach and fiercely independent stance. The announcement, made on Durov’s personal Telegram channel, was more than just a victory
Retail
While many discount retailers struggle in 2025—prompting store closures at chains like Big Lots and Dollar General—Five Below is taking a different path. The teen- and tween-focused discount chain announced it will open 150 new stores this year, a bold move in a sector grappling with inflationary pressure
Tesla has issued a major recall affecting 46,096 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a faulty piece of exterior trim that may detach while the vehicle is in motion—posing a serious safety risk to other drivers. The recall, filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
SoftBank Group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ampere Computing, a Silicon Valley-based chipmaker, for $6.5 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2025, marks a bold strategic move by SoftBank to deepen its investment in AI infrastructure and high-performance
The open-source publishing platform Ghost, widely known as a privacy-respecting alternative to Substack, has officially joined the fediverse—a decentralized network of social platforms powered by the ActivityPub protocol. This integration marks a significant shift in how independent publishers can share, distribute, and interact with content across the broader social
At GTC 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced two groundbreaking systems that redefine what personal computing looks like in the age of AI: DGX Spark and DGX Station. Dubbed “personal AI supercomputers,” these systems are powered by Nvidia’s cutting-edge Grace Blackwell platform and represent a new category of desktop
At GTC 2025, Nvidia made a bold bet on the future of robotics with the launch of Isaac GR00T N1, the world’s first open, fully customizable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. This major milestone signals the dawn of generalist AI-driven robots designed to adapt, learn, and
Nvidia is printing profit—literally. The company now earns $2,300 in profit every second, riding the explosive wave of AI adoption. What once was a gaming hardware company is now a titan of AI infrastructure, with its data center business outpacing even its iconic GPUs. Now, Nvidia is raising
In a landmark move, Google’s parent company Alphabet has announced its largest acquisition to date: the purchase of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz. The New York-based company, founded by Israeli entrepreneurs, will now become part of the Google Cloud division. The deal—reportedly valued above the previous $23 billion offer
Robinhood, the trading app that made a name for itself by “democratizing finance” and bringing Wall Street to the fingertips of everyday investors, is now taking a bold—and controversial—leap into the world of prediction markets. On Monday, the company announced a new feature called the "Prediction Hub&
Forever 21, once a dominant force in American mall culture and a fast-fashion pioneer, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years. This time, the outlook is even more grim. The operating company behind the brand is expected to liquidate all U.S. operations and close
Retail store closures are accelerating in 2025, and now Dollar General is the latest major chain to downsize. Following the likes of Joann Fabrics, Walgreens, and Big Lots, Dollar General Corporation announced it will shutter 141 stores across its two brands: Dollar General and PopShelf. The closures were revealed in
Shopify has acquired Vantage Discovery, a startup focused on building AI-powered search technology for retailers, as part of its ongoing push to deepen its artificial intelligence capabilities. Founded in early 2023 by former Pinterest engineers Lance Riedel and Nigel Daley, Vantage Discovery was created to bring “Pinterest-like” search functionality to
PepsiCo Inc. is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Poppi, a rapidly growing functional soda brand, in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion. According to sources familiar with the matter, the announcement could come as early as next week, although talks are still ongoing and could face delays.
