Uber launches an ‘AV Labs’ division to gather driving data for robotaxi partners

January 27, 2026

Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It’s a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle partners solve the weirdest edge cases.

Northwood Space secures a $100M Series B and a $50M Space Force contract

January 27, 2026

This is the El Segundo, California-based startup’s second raise in less than a year.

‘Among the worst we’ve seen’: report slams xAI’s Grok over child safety failures

January 27, 2026

“We assess a lot of AI chatbots at Common Sense Media, and they all have risks, but Grok is among the worst we’ve seen,” Robbie Torney of Common Sense Media said.

South Korea’s Edenlux set for U.S. debut of eye-strain wellness device

January 27, 2026

Edenlux builds wearable tech to protect and train your eyes, inspired by its founder’s personal vision recovery.

Qualcomm backs SpotDraft to scale on-device contract AI with valuation doubling toward $400M

January 27, 2026

SpotDraft now processes over 1 million contracts annually using its AI tool, with contract volumes up 173% year-over-year.

Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

January 27, 2026

The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.

AI chip startup Ricursive hits $4B valuation two months after launch

January 27, 2026

Ricursive joins Recursive and Unconventional AI in raising massive funds at multi-billion valuations out of the gate.

The Mentor I Didn’t Know I Needed at 60 — And Why Every Leader Needs One

January 26, 2026

No matter how senior or seasoned you are, you’re never too old to have a mentor to spark new thoughts and encourage growth.

Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

January 26, 2026

In the coming months, Meta is going to explore a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that gives users access to special features and more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free.

Some international attendees are skipping 2026 GDC due to safety fears and growing ICE presence

January 26, 2026

Many members of the international games industry are skipping the 2026 Game Developers Conference because of the growing ICE presence and other concerns.

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