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OpenAI is gearing up for a significant upgrade to its AI model lineup, with the highly anticipated launch of GPT-4.1 expected as early as next week. According to sources close to the company, this rollout will include not only the main GPT-4.1 model but also lightweight "mini&
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After months of showcasing its autonomous tech across the U.S., Nuro has raised $106 million in fresh capital — a strategic move to advance its new licensing-focused business model and deepen commercial partnerships. The Series E round, while a down round compared to previous valuations, brings Nuro’s total funding
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Amazon’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, has officially hit the streets of Los Angeles—but not with its iconic robotaxis just yet. Instead, the company has deployed a fleet of manually-driven Toyota Highlanders, retrofitted with its self-driving technology, to begin a crucial phase of data gathering and mapping across the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Despite economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelligence continues to dominate the investment landscape. A prime example is Rescale, a rising force in AI-driven physics modeling, which just closed a $115 million Series D funding round. The round attracted a powerhouse roster of backers, including Nvidia and Foxconn, and added
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Midjourney, one of the earliest and most popular AI-based image generators on the web, has just launched its first major model update in nearly a year. Dubbed V7, the new model began rolling out in alpha around midnight EST on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the San Francisco-based company.
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Runway, the generative AI startup behind some of the most advanced media creation tools in the industry, has closed a $308 million Series D funding round, pushing its total funding to $536.5 million. The round was led by General Atlantic, with support from major players like Fidelity Management &
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon has just thrown its hat into the rapidly evolving ring of AI agents with the unveiling of Nova Act, a general-purpose AI system capable of navigating the web and performing basic online tasks autonomously. Announced Monday, Nova Act is more than just a research preview — it's a
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Waymo, the self-driving arm of Alphabet, has announced its plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Washington D.C. by 2026. The rides will be available through the Waymo One app, adding the nation’s capital to a growing list of U.S. cities where the company is deploying
Robotics
Boston Dynamics has once again raised the bar in the world of robotics, unveiling a jaw-dropping new video showcasing its humanoid robot, Atlas, performing a series of complex full-body movements—including cartwheels, dynamic walks, and even a bit of breakdancing. The display isn’t just for show; it marks a
Robotics
At GTC 2025, Nvidia made a bold bet on the future of robotics with the launch of Isaac GR00T N1, the world’s first open, fully customizable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. This major milestone signals the dawn of generalist AI-driven robots designed to adapt, learn, and
Real Estate
Just outside Austin, in the fast-growing suburb of Georgetown, Texas, a quiet revolution in homebuilding is underway. What looks like a conventional neighborhood at first glance reveals itself to be a groundbreaking innovation in construction: the world’s largest 3D-printed housing community. This futuristic development is the result of a
Robotics
Just when we’re getting used to Gemini helping us with PDFs and horoscopes on our phones, Google is taking things up a notch—or ten. The tech giant has announced that Gemini 2.0, its latest AI model, is stepping off the screen and into the real world—inside