December 5, 2025

Uber and WeRide Launch Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Uber Technologies Inc. has begun offering fully driverless rides in partnership with WeRide Inc. on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of autonomous mobility in the Middle East. The companies launched their initial pilot with safety operators in late 2024. Now, a year later, select UberX and Uber Comfort riders can be >>>

November 26, 2025

A $100,000 Robot Dog Is Becoming Standard in Policing – and Raising Ethical Alarms

Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot Spot, once best known for viral dance videos set to “Uptown Funk,” is rapidly becoming one of the most controversial new tools in North American policing. Five years after its commercial debut, the 75-pound, German-Shepherd-sized robot is now deployed in more than 60 bomb squads and SWAT teams across the US >>>

November 20, 2025

Ursa Major Secures $100M to Fuel Hypersonic Engine Expansion, Hits $600M Valuation

Aerospace and defense startup Ursa Major Technologies Inc. has closed a $100 million equity funding round – bringing its total valuation to $600 million. The round was led by VC firm Eclipse, with participation from Woodline Partners, Principia Growth, XN, and Alsop Louie Partners, alongside an additional $50 million in debt financing. Founded in 2015 >>>

November 17, 2025

Firmus Technologies Raises $327M to Accelerate AI Data Center Expansion Across Australia

Nvidia-backed Firmus Technologies Ltd. has secured A$500 million (~$327 million USD) in fresh funding to propel the expansion of its renewable energy-powered AI data centers across the country. The latest round brings the company’s valuation to approximately A$6 billion, up sharply from A$1.85 billion in its previous raise just this past September. The capital injection >>>

November 11, 2025

Nebius Launches ‘Token Factory’ to Power Open AI Models, Challenging Microsoft and Amazon

Nebius Group NV, a rapidly rising player in the artificial intelligence infrastructure space, has unveiled a new platform aimed at democratizing access to powerful open-source AI models. The product – called Token Factory – offers developers the tools and computing power to run leading AI models efficiently, marking Nebius’ bold step into territory dominated by >>>

November 1, 2025

Nvidia Becomes First-Ever $5 Trillion Company as AI Boom Accelerates

Nvidia Corp. has made history, officially becoming the first company to surpass a $5 trillion market capitalization, solidifying its role as the undisputed leader of the global AI revolution. The milestone came on Wednesday, as Nvidia shares surged up to 5.2% to $211.47, just four months after the company breached the $4 trillion mark. The >>>