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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has announced plans to open its first office in India, marking a major step in the company’s bid to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets. The move comes just days after the company rolled out ChatGPT Go, a budget-friendly subscription plan tailored for Indian
Cloud Computing
Meta is moving ahead with plans to build its largest data center yet in Louisiana, but the project is sparking debate over how it will be powered. The social media giant signed a deal with utility Entergy to supply the facility with electricity from three large natural gas power plants.
Transportation
Self-driving vehicle startup Nuro has closed its late-stage funding round, raising $203 million at a $6 billion valuation, with backing from new investors Uber and Nvidia alongside returning supporters. The fresh capital includes a $97 million tranche announced on Thursday, adding to the $106 million secured in April from firms
Food
Chipotle is taking its burritos to new heights—literally. The fast-casual giant announced it is partnering with autonomous drone delivery leader Zipline to pilot food delivery in the greater Dallas area. Beginning Thursday, select customers near a Chipotle location in Rowlett, Texas, will have access to “Zipotle,” an early access
Retail
Claire’s has hit pause on its planned wave of store closures following an acquisition deal announced Wednesday that could reshape the future of the accessories retailer. The company, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, had been preparing to shutter 700 stores and was weighing liquidation of its entire
Manufacturing
Battery materials startup Group14 Technologies announced Wednesday that it has raised $463 million in new funding to scale up its manufacturing operations, underscoring investor confidence in the long-term future of electric vehicles despite recent headlines about slowing demand growth. The company specializes in silicon anode materials, a next-generation alternative to
Solar Energy
Meta has signed a $100 million agreement with solar developer Silicon Ranch to build a 100-megawatt solar farm in South Carolina, the companies announced yesterday. The project will supply renewable energy to Meta’s upcoming $800 million AI data center in the state, with both facilities expected to begin operations
Tech
Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 series, and with it, a clear statement: the future of smartphones is AI-first. Announced during Wednesday’s Made by Google livestream, the Pixel 10 lineup arrives just weeks ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 17 reveal — a release widely expected to bring only
Robotics
FieldAI, a stealthy robotics startup, has emerged with $405 million in funding across multiple previously undisclosed rounds to develop what it calls “foundational embodied AI models” — essentially universal robot brains designed to help humanoids, quadrupeds, self-driving cars, and other autonomous machines adapt safely to new environments. The company revealed the
Automotive
Hertz has announced a new partnership with Amazon that will allow customers to shop its used rental vehicles directly through Amazon Autos, the e-commerce giant’s growing car sales platform. The move marks the first time a rental car company has teamed up with Amazon to sell pre-owned vehicles online.
Travel
Alaska Airlines is making a bold move into the lucrative world of high-end travel rewards. The carrier, which acquired Hawaiian Airlines last year, announced the launch of a new premium credit card and a combined loyalty program called Atmos—both designed to compete head-on with the industry’s biggest players.
Health
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever glucose monitoring system designed specifically for weight loss, developed by health-tech startup Signos. The decision, announced Wednesday, creates a new pathway for Americans seeking to manage their weight outside of traditional treatments like medication or surgery. A New Option Beyond