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 startups founded by U.S. college students and recent graduates. The…
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 be equipped with mechanical door release mechanisms, both inside and…
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 valuation to $126 billion. The round was led by Dragoneer,…
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 print concrete directly underwater. Funded by DARPA, the project aims…
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 Grok, developed by xAI. This decision follows similar actions taken…
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 outlets like Reuters and TechCrunch this week. This media blitz…
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 data centers and plans to expand its application over the…
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 The Wall Street Journal, Amazon could contribute at least $50…
Forged in Heat and Light: The Enduring Power of Silicon Carbide Ceramics aluminum nitride wafer
When designers talk about products that can survive where steel melts and glass vaporizes, Silicon Carbide porcelains are usually on top of the list. This is not an unknown lab…
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 new all-time quarterly record. Financial reports indicate that iPhone revenue…