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Energy
In a dramatic shift symbolic of America’s evolving energy landscape, the former Homer City coal plant in Pennsylvania—once the state’s largest—was recently imploded to clear space for what’s expected to become the nation’s most powerful natural gas-fueled power plant, built specifically to energize the
Decentralization
The open social web, known as the fediverse — a decentralized ecosystem of apps like Mastodon, Threads by Meta, and Pixelfed — is taking a big step forward in strengthening its digital defenses. On Wednesday, the Nivenly Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to governance in open source, announced a new security fund aimed
Funding
OpenAI just made history. On Monday, the company announced it had closed a staggering $40 billion funding round—one of the largest private raises ever—pushing its post-money valuation to an eye-popping $300 billion. According to a blog post on OpenAI’s website, the round was led by SoftBank, with
Biotechnology
Isomorphic Labs, the artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery startup spun out of DeepMind, has secured $600 million in its first-ever external funding round. The financing, led by Thrive Capital with participation from Alphabet and its venture arm GV, marks a significant milestone for the Alphabet-owned company as it scales its efforts
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon is doubling down on its push to personalize the shopping experience through artificial intelligence. The tech giant announced a new feature on Wednesday called “Interests”, designed to transform the way users search for and discover products. By leveraging large language models (LLMs), the tool turns natural language prompts into
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
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
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
Semiconductors
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