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Food
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol believes that mobile ordering has “chipped away” at the brand’s soul, leading to a disconnect between customers and baristas. Since taking over as CEO in September, Niccol has been focused on revitalizing Starbucks’ in-store experience, making cafés more inviting and emphasizing customer connection. The Mobile
Transportation
Uber users in Austin are now seeing a new option in their app: an invitation to express interest in hailing a Waymo robotaxi. While the service isn’t live yet, it will be soon. This move is part of Uber and Waymo’s latest partnership, set to launch in early
Robotics
Brightpick, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has introduced its latest innovation—the Giraffe system. Designed to tackle high-shelf inventory retrieval, Giraffe features a large, retractable platform capable of reaching up to 20 feet (6 meters). This new addition expands warehouse automation possibilities, bridging the gap between standard AMRs
Education
More than 500,000 students and faculty at California State University (CSU) will soon have an unprecedented advantage in education, research, and workforce preparation. OpenAI is partnering with CSU, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, to integrate ChatGPT Edu across its 23 campuses. This initiative marks the largest
Tech Insights
Apple has unveiled a new app called Invites, allowing iPhone users to create, send, and manage event invitations seamlessly. The app integrates deeply with Apple’s ecosystem, offering features like RSVP tracking, shared albums, and event soundtracks. Key Features of Apple Invites * Custom Invitations: Users can design invites using their
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is making bold moves in Asia, securing major deals with tech giants in South Korea and Japan as it aims to strengthen its presence in the region. This expansion comes on the heels of Chinese AI company DeepSeek making waves in the generative AI space, signaling increased global competition.
E-commerce
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order could shake up the way Americans shop online. While his sweeping tariff threats have been unpredictable, a 10% tax on Chinese goods is set to take effect on Tuesday, alongside a little-known but crucial provision: the closure of the de minimis loophole. What
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire entrepreneur and investor best known for co-founding LinkedIn, is now setting his sights on a new frontier: using artificial intelligence to fight cancer. His latest venture, Manas AI, aims to accelerate drug discovery and improve cancer treatments by merging cutting-edge AI with advanced biomedical research. A
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In a significant move for the artificial intelligence industry, SoftBank Group and OpenAI have launched a joint venture, SB OpenAI Japan, aimed at accelerating AI adoption in Japan. The 50-50 partnership was unveiled on Monday, with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sharing their vision for AI-driven
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has announced a new AI feature called Deep Research, designed to help users conduct in-depth, complex investigations using ChatGPT. Unlike the chatbot’s usual quick summaries, Deep Research is tailored for people who require thorough, precise, and reliable information across fields like finance, science, policy, and engineering. It also
Funding
India has announced a new $1.15 billion Fund of Funds for startups, alongside sweeping regulatory reforms and an ambitious nuclear energy program, as the government aims to drive technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and clean energy in the world’s fifth-largest economy. Strengthening the Startup Ecosystem Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while
Solar Energy
Tech giants may be eyeing advanced nuclear power for long-term energy stability, but renewable energy remains the fastest and most practical solution for their growing infrastructure needs. Meta, a leader in AI and cloud computing, continues to add massive solar capacity to power its expanding data centers. Meta’s New