New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.
Quantonation’s double-sized second fund shows quantum still has believers
Quantonation Ventures, a venture firm investing in quantum and physics-based startups, has closed its oversubscribed second fund at €220 million, or approximately $260 million. That’s more than twice the size of its inaugural fund, and comes in addition to other signals that the quantum winter isn’t coming yet.
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In some cases, going to a larger company is a better experience than working with a small business.
Why Staying Neutral Could Cost Your Company Millions — and How to Avoid It
The old crisis playbook is dead — today’s leaders must move fast, take clear positions and build trust with the stakeholders who determine their success.
Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up
The tech giant has pledged to be a “good neighbor” as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.
A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong
A consumer economics watchdog says Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.
Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Silicon Valley for Fintech Opportunities
Silicon Valley shaped fintech for a decade, but the next wave of global innovation is emerging elsewhere.
Why Startups Stall After Product-Market Fit — And How to Fix It
Product-market fit proves people want your product, but only a strong go-to-market strategy turns that demand into consistent, scalable growth.
Ammobia says it has reinvented a century-old technology
The startup has a new take on the Haber-Bosch process used o make ammonia. If Ammobia can deliver, it could change industries from power generation to maritime shipping.
Ring founder details the camera company’s ‘intelligent assistant’ era
AI is ushering in Ring’s next chapter, as the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker shifts toward becoming an “intelligent assistant.”
Man to plead guilty to hacking US Supreme Court filing system
A 24-year-old from Tennessee is expected to admit to accessing the Supreme Court’s electronic filing system without authorization dozens of times throughout 2023.