San Francisco police investigate Zoox autonomous vehicle crash
The San Francisco Police Department is investigating a collision between a Zoox autonomous vehicle and a parked car, marking another safety incident for the Amazon-owned company.
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415 storiesASML reports record bookings as AI demand persists
ASML reported record bookings of 13 billion euros, signaling that the AI infrastructure boom remains robust, though future spending is not guaranteed.
Samsung previews privacy feature to block screen onlookers
Samsung has previewed a new privacy feature designed to prevent 'shoulder surfing,' which is expected to launch with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone.
Snap creates dedicated subsidiary for upcoming AR hardware
Snap has launched a new subsidiary, Specs Inc., to focus on its AR glasses, which are expected to see a new consumer version launch later this year.
Anduril launches AI Grand Prix to recruit autonomous software talent
Anduril is launching an autonomous drone racing contest, the AI Grand Prix, offering a $500,000 prize pool and jobs while hoping for at least 50 participating teams.
Samsung launches Galaxy Z TriFold in the U.S. for $2,899
Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z TriFold in the U.S. on January 30 for $2,899, marking the first device of its kind available in the U.S. market.
Edenlux plans U.S. launch for Eyeary eye-training device
South Korea’s Edenlux is preparing to launch Eyeary, a wellness device for visual recovery, in the U.S. market via Indiegogo around the end of March.
Ricursive Intelligence raises $300M at $4 billion valuation
Ricursive Intelligence raised $300 million at a $4 billion valuation to automate chip design, just two months after its initial launch.
Microsoft launches Maia 200 chip to scale AI inference
Microsoft has launched the Maia 200, a new AI inference chip designed to run models at faster speeds and with more efficiency while reducing reliance on Nvidia GPUs.
SpaceX targets mid-March for upgraded Starship test
SpaceX is targeting a mid-March test for its upgraded Starship rocket as the company faces pressure to meet lunar mission goals and races toward an IPO.
Apple updates AirTag with longer range and louder speaker
Apple launched a new AirTag featuring a louder speaker and improved precision-finding range, while keeping the price at $29 for a single unit.
HEN Technologies raises $20 million to scale fire safety hardware
HEN Technologies raised a $20 million Series A to scale its high-efficiency fire nozzles and predictive analytics platform, projecting $20 million in revenue this year.
PopWheels tests e-bike batteries to power New York City food carts
PopWheels is testing the use of its e-bike battery-swapping infrastructure to power food carts in New York City, with plans to roll out the service this summer.
Tesla begins driverless robotaxi rides in Austin
Tesla has launched robotaxi rides in Austin without a human safety driver, marking a shift from its previous limited deployment that required a safety operator.
Waymo expands robotaxi service to Miami, eyes 1 million weekly trips
Waymo has launched its public robotaxi service in Miami, initially opening access to nearly 10,000 waitlisted residents as it pursues a goal of 1 million weekly trips by 2026.
Neurophos raises $110M to build optical AI processors
Neurophos raised $110 million in Series A funding to develop optical processing units, which the company expects will outperform traditional silicon GPUs by mid-2028.
Blue Origin schedules third New Glenn launch for late February
Blue Origin is targeting late February for its third New Glenn launch, which will carry an AST SpaceMobile satellite to low-Earth orbit instead of a lunar lander.
Apple reportedly developing AI wearable device
Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable device, potentially launching in 2027, as competition in the AI hardware market intensifies against rivals like OpenAI.
Nvidia and Intel navigate a volatile 2025 for US chips
The 2025 U.S. semiconductor market faced significant volatility, defined by shifting export controls, major leadership changes at Intel, and evolving trade relations with China.
OpenAI targets 2026 for first hardware device launch
OpenAI is on track to announce its first hardware device in 2026, which could be earbuds codenamed 'Sweet Pea' aiming to ship 40 to 50 million units.