Rivian factory sustains damage after tornado hit
Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory sustained damage from a tornado, though no injuries occurred and the company expects to resume operations in the affected building this week.
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606 storiesHonor robot beats human world record in Beijing half-marathon
An Honor-built autonomous robot completed a Beijing half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the human world record of 57 minutes.
Blue Origin reuses New Glenn rocket but faces payload issues
Blue Origin successfully reused a New Glenn rocket for the first time, though the mission's overall success may be in question after the payload entered an off-nominal orbit.
Tesla expands robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, bringing its total to three Texas cities, though the company may not be running many vehicles there yet.
Chef Robotics hits 100 million servings milestone
Chef Robotics has reached 100 million servings after pivoting from fast-casual restaurants to food manufacturing, with plans to expand into institutional and ghost kitchen markets.
Rising memory chip costs force Meta to hike VR hardware prices
Meta is raising prices for its Quest 3 and 3S headsets by $50 to $100, citing a global surge in memory chip costs affecting consumer electronics.
Amazon launches slimmer Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions
Amazon announced a slimmer, faster Fire TV Stick HD and the Ember Artline television series, aiming to simplify its streaming lineup and compete in the aesthetic-focused TV market.
Waymo eyes London robotaxi launch as public road testing begins
Waymo has begun testing autonomous vehicles in London, aiming to launch a commercial robotaxi service in the city this year, pending final U.K. regulatory approval.
Science Corp prepares for first human brain sensor trials
Science Corp is preparing to place its first sensor in a human brain, with trials that might optimistically begin in 2027, while possibly planning to bypass FDA approval.
Apple reportedly testing four designs for upcoming smart glasses
Apple is reportedly testing four smart glasses designs for a potential 2027 launch, signaling a strategic shift away from more complex mixed-reality hardware.
Snap taps Qualcomm to power upcoming Specs AR hardware
Snap has partnered with Qualcomm to power its Specs AR glasses with Snapdragon XR platforms, marking a significant step in a product line developed for over a decade.
Radify Metals raises $3M to refine rare-earth elements with plasma
Radify Metals raised just under $3 million to develop plasma reactors that could break China’s dominance in refining rare-earth elements by offering a cleaner, more flexible alternative.
Waymo and Waze launch pothole data-sharing pilot
Waymo and Waze have launched a pilot program to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities, starting in five initial markets.
Mariana Minerals taps Pronto to automate copper mine operations
Mariana Minerals is partnering with Pronto to deploy autonomous haulage trucks at its Utah copper mine, aiming to automate operations via its proprietary MineOS software.
Avride autonomous vehicle kills duck in Austin neighborhood
An Avride autonomous vehicle in Austin, Texas, killed a mother duck, prompting neighborhood safety concerns and an internal review by the company.
Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices in 2026
Amazon will end Kindle Store support for devices released before 2012 on May 20, 2026, preventing users from buying or downloading new content on those legacy models.
Intel to partner on Elon Musk’s Terafab semiconductor factory
Intel is joining SpaceX and Tesla to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, though the exact scope of its contribution to the Terafab project remains unclear.
Apple reportedly on track for September foldable iPhone launch
Apple is reportedly on track to launch its first foldable iPhone this September, though engineering challenges and supply constraints mean the timing is not yet final.
Merino Energy simplifies heat pump installation with new unit
Merino Energy has launched the Merino Mono, a $3,800 single-unit heat pump designed to simplify installation as California works toward its 2030 climate goals.
Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra flagship with Leica camera partnership
Xiaomi has launched the 17 Ultra, a new flagship smartphone featuring Leica-partnered cameras and specialized photography accessories, which might gain momentum in the global market.