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Cloud Computing
Google Cloud has secured a major enterprise client in its intensifying competition with industry leaders Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Alphabet Inc.’s cloud division has inked a deal valued at over $1 billion to provide cloud-computing services to enterprise software firm ServiceNow Inc., Bloomberg reported, further signaling
Transportation
Lyft is doubling down on autonomous transportation. The ride-sharing company has announced a partnership with Benteler Mobility to deploy self-driving, all-electric Holon Urban shuttles starting in late 2026. These compact, rectangular vehicles—developed by Benteler’s subsidiary, Holon—will initially launch in select airports and cities across the U.S.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In a bold move to cement the United States' position as a global leader in artificial intelligence infrastructure, OpenAI and Oracle announced plans on Tuesday to add 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity as part of their joint Stargate initiative. The expansion, which will take place across
Energy
GE Vernova, a leading provider of power generation equipment, announced plans to acquire French software company Alteia in a move aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize and fortify the electric grid. The deal is part of a broader strategy to help utilities optimize infrastructure, reduce costs, and improve resilience
Energy
Chevron has officially completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, marking a significant victory not only in the energy sector’s ongoing consolidation wave but also in a high-stakes legal battle with rival Exxon Mobil. The deal had been under threat due to a legal dispute over coveted oil
Military & Defense
In a bold move to reinvigorate American manufacturing, automated production startup Hadrian has raised a massive $260 million in new funding to expand its factory footprint and accelerate its mission of reshoring industrial capabilities. The round, led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital, comes amid renewed investor focus on rebuilding
Media
Substack, the popular publishing platform for independent writers and creators, announced Thursday it has raised $100 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $1.1 billion—a nearly 70% increase from its 2021 valuation of $650 million, as reported by The New York Times. The funding round was
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
French AI company Mistral has significantly upgraded its chatbot, Le Chat, unveiling a suite of new features that edge it closer to competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The update, released Thursday, introduces advanced capabilities such as deep research mode, multilingual reasoning, and enhanced image editing—transforming
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has launched a powerful new AI tool—ChatGPT agent—marking a significant leap in the company’s ongoing evolution from chatbot to action-taking digital assistant. This latest offering, now available to Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers, aims to automate a wide range of computer-based tasks traditionally handled by humans.
Transportation
In a bold move to establish itself as a dominant player in the autonomous vehicle race, Uber has announced a sweeping investment strategy that includes partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors and self-driving technology startup Nuro. The company plans to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into these firms
Energy
Panasonic Holdings Corp. is moving ahead at full speed with its newest battery manufacturing plant in De Soto, Kansas, aiming to reach full production by the end of 2025, according to a senior executive. Megan Myungwon Lee, Panasonic's head of North American operations, confirmed the timeline during a
Manufacturing
British aerospace and defense giant Rolls-Royce has announced a $75 million investment to expand its engine manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina — a strategic move that signals the company’s deeper push into energy and power systems alongside its aerospace roots. The investment is aimed at boosting production of the