MatX raises $500 million to challenge Nvidia in AI chips
MatX raised $500 million in Series B funding to develop specialized AI processors that aim to outperform Nvidia’s GPUs by 10 times in LLM training.
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415 storiesStudy finds plug-in hybrids are rarely charged by owners
A new Fraunhofer Institute study finds plug-in hybrid vehicles are often rarely charged, leading to significantly higher emissions and lower efficiency than official ratings suggest.
Waymo expands robotaxi service to four new US cities
Waymo is launching robotaxi services in four new US cities and is on track to reach over one million weekly rides by year-end, despite ongoing safety investigations.
Apple reportedly plans three-day product announcement event
Apple is reportedly planning a three-day flurry of announcements across New York, London, and Shanghai, moving away from its traditional single-keynote launch format.
China’s BCI industry shifts from research to commercial scale
China’s BCI industry is moving from research to scale, with market projections expected to reach over 120 billion yuan by 2040 amid strong policy and clinical support.
Cadillac’s 2026 Escalade IQL: A 9,000-pound electric luxury SUV
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL is a 9,000-pound luxury electric SUV starting at $130,405, offering significant range and tech despite charging and software usability challenges.
Snap loses top Specs executive ahead of AR glasses launch
Scott Myers, Snap’s Senior Vice President of Specs (its AR glasses), has departed the company, reportedly following a dispute with CEO Evan Spiegel.
Toyota deploys seven Agility humanoid robots in Canadian plant
Toyota’s Canadian manufacturing subsidiary has contracted seven Agility Robotics humanoid robots to work in a plant building RAV4 SUVs under a robots-as-a-service deal.
Amazon halts Blue Jay warehouse robotics project
Amazon has halted its Blue Jay warehouse robotics project after less than six months, though it plans to repurpose the underlying technology for other manipulation programs.
Google launches $499 Pixel 10a with AI camera features
Google launched the $499 Pixel 10a, featuring AI-powered camera tools, Satellite SOS, and a 6.3-inch display, with shipments beginning March 5.
Ford targets $30,000 price point for new electric truck
Ford is promising to deliver a $30,000 electric truck next year using a new universal platform and efficiency-focused manufacturing following recent financial losses.
Apple reportedly readies trio of AI-powered wearable devices
Apple is reportedly accelerating development of three AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses and a pendant, to compete with rivals like Meta and Snap.
Amazon updates Fire TV interface to prioritize content discovery
Amazon is rolling out a major Fire TV interface redesign in the U.S., with a broader rollout to more countries planned for this spring.
Ricursive Intelligence raises $335M to automate chip design
Ricursive Intelligence raised $335M at a $4B valuation to build AI tools that automate chip design, which could accelerate the co-evolution of AI models and hardware.
C2i Semiconductors raises $15M to tackle AI data center power waste
Indian startup C2i Semiconductors raised $15 million to develop end-to-end power solutions, aiming to reduce energy losses in AI data centers by an estimated 10%.
Nothing opens its first retail store in India
Nothing has opened its first retail store in Bengaluru, India, to capitalize on its fastest-growing market, with plans for future locations in Tokyo and New York.
Meta reportedly plans to add facial recognition to smart glasses
Meta reportedly plans to add facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, reviving a project previously abandoned due to safety and privacy risks.
Amazon’s eero launches $99.99 cellular backup device
Amazon-owned eero has launched the $99.99 eero Signal, a 4G LTE device providing cellular internet backup for users with an active eero subscription.
Upside Robotics raises $7.5M to automate fertilizer delivery
Upside Robotics has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to scale its autonomous, solar-powered fertilizer-delivery robots and hopes to expand from Canada into the U.S. corn belt.
Apptronik raises $935 million at about $5.3 billion valuation
Apptronik has raised a total of $935 million for its Series A round, reaching an estimated post-money valuation of about $5.3 billion.