Startups
Air taxi developers pivot to military market amid certification delays
Rising costs and civil regulatory setbacks drive interest in unmanned and hybrid defense platforms.
Nothing focuses on AI-powered wearables
CEO Carl Pei says apps will become history as the company targets devices where agents handle user needs directly.
Hop Aero unveils container-launched cargo rocket
US startup claims its autonomous system can deliver 250 kg over 750 km in 15 minutes without runways.
1inch Opens Aqua Liquidity Protocol Across 13 EVM Chains
The protocol lets liquidity providers back multiple positions with one wallet balance, with tokens staying in their wallet until a swap executes.
Google and KDDI Launch AI Startup Support Program for Japanese Startups
The initiative, backed by the Google AI Futures Fund, aims to accelerate innovative AI-native companies in Japan.
Report: Amazon completes $50bn investment in OpenAI
The ecommerce giant now holds about a 5% stake in the AI lab, in an equity deal, report says.
SpaceX to remove unpermitted xAI turbines by July 2027
The company will replace temporary gas turbines with a 1.2 gigawatt power plant in Mississippi
Univé develops AI-ready workforce using ChatGPT Enterprise
The company integrated leadership and employee-led innovation to transform operations.
Ondo launches offchain execution network, shifting from Layer-1 plan
The new system uses secure hardware enclaves for trading speed while settling on public blockchains, marking a strategic pivot from its previously announced blockchain infrastructure.
AMD secures up to 2.5 GW of data center capacity from Core Scientific
Deal includes warrants for 30 million shares and 15-year leases as Core Scientific pivots from crypto mining to AI infrastructure.
avatarin deploys OpenAI-based 24/7 retail agent for Yamada Denki
The virtual assistant handled 30,000 shopper interactions in two weeks, with 92% positive survey feedback.
Friend AI Pendant Adds Voice, Price Rises to $249
The always-listening wearable can now talk back, but CEO Avi Schiffmann says EU sales are unlikely due to GDPR costs.
Nscale to acquire AI software startup Anyscale
The British AI cloud provider aims to integrate Anyscale's Ray-based software with its infrastructure.
Russia Detains BitRiver Founder Igor Runets on Fraud Charges
The Stanford-educated crypto mining entrepreneur faces 'large-scale' fraud allegations as BitRiver's controlling shareholder enters insolvency proceedings.
DeepSeek reportedly pauses second fundraising round
The Chinese AI startup is said to have halted its latest investment effort following the surfacing of a leaked transcript.
Anthropic and OpenAI File SEC Registration Statements Ahead of Public Listing
Both AI leaders are preparing for an IPO while reporting contrasting revenue growthed and profitability timelines.
Midjourney acquires horoscope app Co-Star
The AI image generator expands into astrology with the purchase of the popular free horoscope app.
World Foundation Raises $52.5M in WLD Token Sale with One-Year Lockup
Pantera Capital led the token sale, with Bain Capital Crypto and others participating.
Stripe in Talks to Buy OpenRouter for About $10 Billion
The payment company is in discussions to acquire the AI startup, according to verified reports.
Travis Kalanick's Startup Atoms Raises $1.7B Led by a16z
Reports indicate that the company, which uses industrial AI in its technology, has secured significant funding.
Kraken parent expands tokenized stocks to Hong Kong, UK and South Korea equities
The move by Payward aims to broaden access to global stock markets through tokenized assets.
AMD to Invest Up to $5 Billion in Anthropic, WSJ Reports
The chipmaker's planned investment in the AI company has been reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Electra to invest $850 million to build Ohio factory
The aircraft startup's investment aims to establish a manufacturing presence in the state.