Microsoft-backed VEIR is bringing superconductors to data centers
The Massachusetts-based startup is taking tech developed for long distance transmissions lines to solve an emerging problem for data center designers.
The Download: how AI really works, and phasing out animal testing
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. OpenAI’s new LLM exposes the secrets of how AI really works The news: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental large language model that is far easier to understand than typical models. Why…
Australian spy chief warns Chinese hackers are ‘probing’ critical networks for espionage and sabotage
Australia’s intelligence chief warned that Chinese hackers are trying to break into its networks, sometimes successfully, to “pre-position” for sabotage ahead of an anticipated invasion of Taiwan.
Groww raises nearly $750M in IPO as India’s retail investing boom continues
The company’s shares opened 12% above their issue price, at ₹112, and closed at ₹128.85, lending it a market cap of ₹795 billion (approximately $9 billion).
Teradar raises $150M for a sensor it says beats lidar and radar
Teradar’s sensor uses the terahertz part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and combines the best traits of radar and lidar sensors without some of the drawbacks.
Self-driving trucks startup Einride plans to go public via a SPAC
The Swedish startup just raised $100 million from investors last month.
Improving VMware migration workflows with agentic AI
For years, many chief information officers (CIOs) looked at VMware-to-cloud migrations with a wary pragmatism. Manually mapping dependencies and rewriting legacy apps mid-flight was not an enticing, low-lift proposition for enterprise IT teams. But the calculus for such decisions has changed dramatically in a short period of time. Following recent VMware licensing changes, organizations are…
This Business Got 30 Million Views on TikTok — Is It Worth Millions of Dollars?
On the new episode of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,” contestants find out what really matters to investors as they battle it out in the boardroom.
Figma bets on India to expand beyond design
Figma has opened a new office in Bengaluru as part of a push to deepen its India ties and appeal to more developers.
The global race for the AI app layer is still on
The U.S. is far ahead of Europe in the race for large AI models, at least in funding. But the picture is different for the application layer, global VC firm Accel highlighted in its 2025 Globalscape report.
Red Bull Racing’s secret weapon? An engineer who treats workflows like lap times
Lauren Mekies spent much of his career in the engineering trenches. His approach to winning reflects that technical background, too.