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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Runway, the generative AI startup behind some of the most advanced media creation tools in the industry, has closed a $308 million Series D funding round, pushing its total funding to $536.5 million. The round was led by General Atlantic, with support from major players like Fidelity Management &
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon has just thrown its hat into the rapidly evolving ring of AI agents with the unveiling of Nova Act, a general-purpose AI system capable of navigating the web and performing basic online tasks autonomously. Announced Monday, Nova Act is more than just a research preview — it's a
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
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
Robotics
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
Real Estate
Just outside Austin, in the fast-growing suburb of Georgetown, Texas, a quiet revolution in homebuilding is underway. What looks like a conventional neighborhood at first glance reveals itself to be a groundbreaking innovation in construction: the world’s largest 3D-printed housing community. This futuristic development is the result of a
Robotics
Just when we’re getting used to Gemini helping us with PDFs and horoscopes on our phones, Google is taking things up a notch—or ten. The tech giant has announced that Gemini 2.0, its latest AI model, is stepping off the screen and into the real world—inside
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpusClip, a generative AI startup transforming how creators edit short-form video, has raised $20 million in fresh funding. The round was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, marking a strong vote of confidence in the company’s AI-first approach to content creation. Founded in 2022 and based in San
Transportation
Waymo is officially opening up its fully driverless robotaxi service to the public in Silicon Valley, marking a significant milestone for the company in the place where its journey began. Starting today, Waymo One — the company’s autonomous ride-hailing app — will operate 24/7 across a 27-square-mile area that includes
Manufacturing
Apple has announced an unprecedented $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, underscoring its commitment to American innovation. This massive initiative includes creating 20,000 jobs, establishing a state-of-the-art AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, expanding R&D efforts, and doubling the company’s
Food
Wendy’s is pushing forward with its AI-powered drive-thru ordering system, planning to roll it out to 500-600 restaurants by the end of 2025, CEO Kirk Tanner announced during the company’s Q4 earnings call. AI-Powered Ordering Gains Momentum The fast-food giant has been testing voice AI since 2023, with
Marketing
San Francisco-based startup Tofu has secured a $12 million Series A to advance its AI-driven B2B marketing platform. The round was led by SignalFire, with participation from HubSpot Ventures, Tau Ventures, Correlation Ventures, and other investors. Solving Marketing Fragmentation with AI Founder and CEO EJ Cho started Tofu after experiencing