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Also Inc., Rivian’s Micromobility Spinoff, Raises $200M to Fuel E-Bike and Micro-EV Development In a major boost to the micromobility sector, Also Inc.—a startup spun off from electric vehicle giant Rivian—has raised $200 million in funding from Greenoaks Capital, according to Bloomberg News. This latest funding round brings the company’s post-money valuation to $1 billion,…
In a major development shaking up Silicon Valley’s AI landscape, Apple’s head of AI models, Ruoming Pang, is reportedly leaving the company to join Meta, according to Bloomberg. This marks another high-profile hire by Mark Zuckerberg as he aggressively builds Meta’s AI superintelligence unit. Pang previously led Apple’s in-house team responsible for developing foundational AI…
In a surprising turn of events, ICEBlock, a new iPhone app for anonymously reporting ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) sightings, has surged to the top of the Apple App Store following public criticism from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Designed to empower communities, ICEBlock enables users to lawfully report and receive alerts on ICE…
Tesla has made headlines once again—this time with what CEO Elon Musk calls the first autonomous car delivery of a customer vehicle. A driverless Model Y reportedly traveled 15 miles from Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory to the customer’s apartment in South Austin, navigating highways, roundabouts, and unprotected left turns—all without a human onboard or remote assistance.…
Join 1,200 Founders and Investors at Boston’s Premier Startup Event The Ultimate Founder Summit 2025 is more than just another networking event. It’s where innovation meets execution. On July 15, over 1,200 visionary founders and top venture capitalists will gather at SoWa Power Station, Boston to exchange real-world strategies, solve scaling challenges, and fuel business…
Redwood Materials is entering the energy storage market, and its first stop is AI data centers. The Nevada-based company, founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, is launching Redwood Energy, a new business that repurposes used EV batteries to store and supply clean energy. The debut project powers a modular AI data center built by…
Meta is ramping up its battle for AI dominance this time by poaching three high-profile researchers from OpenAI. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai, who previously established OpenAI’s Zurich office, have now joined Meta’s superintelligence team. The move marks a clear win for Mark Zuckerberg in his…
The voice AI space is getting louder, but Berlin-based Synthflow AI is cutting through the noise with a clear vision and strong traction. Launched in 2023, Synthflow offers a no-code platform that allows enterprises to build and deploy white-labeled voice AI customer service agents, quickly and at scale. With over 1,000 customers and more than…
Keith O’Brien’s Shocking Affidavit Raises Alarms in HR Tech Rivalry Keith O’Brien, the former spy in a fierce HR tech battle between Rippling and Deel, has taken center stage again. Recently, an Irish court granted him a restraining order after he claimed multiple men were stalking him and his family. The dramatic turn in this…
SpaceX suffered a major blow last night when one of its Starship rockets exploded on a test stand in Texas. The explosion happened as the company was getting ready for the 10th test flight. According to SpaceX, “all personnel are safe and accounted for” and there is no danger to nearby communities. The explosion occurred…
The U.S. AI Startups landscape is booming in 2025. In just six months, 24 AI companies have secured $100 million or more in funding—outpacing Q1 2024. This surge highlights AI’s continued dominance among investors and tech leaders. From billion-dollar rounds to promising seed-stage investments, here are the major U.S. AI Startups that closed big deals…
San Francisco’s latest tech drama unfolded Monday night, when police shut down a Cluely’s viral after-party planned, a controversial AI startup known for its bold marketing and “cheat at everything” approach. The party was meant to follow Y Combinator’s AI Startup School, which featured top speakers like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Satya Nadella. Though…
