Stanford Students Secure $2M to Launch National Startup Accelerator for Peers
Two Stanford students, Roman Scott and Itbaan Nafi, have raised $2 million for their accelerator program “Breakthrough Ventures,” which funds…
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China Mandates Mechanical Door Handles, Phasing Out Hidden Designs
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced new regulations requiring all vehicles sold in China (excluding tailgates) to…
Waymo Secures $16 Billion War Chest for Global Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Alphabet, has announced the completion of a $16 billion funding round, bringing its…
Cornell’s Underwater Concrete 3D Printing Tech Nears DARPA Milestone
Cornell University researchers are pioneering an effort to extend 3D printing technology into the ocean, developing an innovative method to…
Indonesia Lifts Ban on Grok, But With Conditions
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs recently announced the conditional lifting of the ban on the AI chatbot…
Tether’s CEO Is Everywhere — Here’s Why
If you’ve been following the news recently, you may have noticed Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino making frequent appearances in media…
Microsoft to Continue Buying Nvidia, AMD Chips Alongside Its Own AI Processors
Microsoft announced this week that it has deployed the first batch of its self-developed AI chip, Maia 200, in its…
Amazon Pursuing $50 Billion Stake in OpenAI, Reports Say
Currently valued at $500 billion, OpenAI is seeking a new round of financing totaling up to $100 billion. According to…
iPhone Posts Historic Best Quarter Ever
Apple Inc. delivered strong performance in the first quarter of 2023, with iPhone sales being a particular standout, setting a…
Gold Soared Past $5,500, Silver Nears $118 – Metals Surge Amid Dollar Weakness
On Wednesday evening, international gold prices broke through the $5,500 per ounce mark, with spot gold rising 2% to a…