Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
The round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, now values the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion.
MIT Technology Review is a 2026 ASME finalist in reporting
The American Society of Magazine Editors has named MIT Technology Review as a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category. The shortlisted story—“We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard”—is part of the publication’s Power Hungry package on AI’s energy burden. AI is often described…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s xAI, with plan to build data centers in space
The merger creates the world’s most valuable private company, and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of space-based data centers.
China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles
The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.
Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
Two Stanford students announced Monday that they have raised $2 million for an accelerator program called Breakthrough Ventures, which seeks to fund the businesses of college students and recent graduates nationwide.
Not All Money Is Good Money — Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash
Why the wrong capital can cost founders far more than it helps — and how to recognize the difference before it’s too late.
Why European Companies Are Quietly Buying Up Premium U.S. Domains (and Why You Should Pay Attention)
Here’s what’s driving the trend and what you need to know to structure a solid deal.
Why European Companies Are Quietly Buying Up Premium U.S. Domains (and Why You Should Pay Attention)
Here’s what’s driving the trend and what you need to know to structure a solid deal.
I Was Quietly Burning Out. This One Question Changed My Entire Approach to Success
I was exhausted and convinced I couldn’t keep going, but one night and one conversation changed how I showed up as a founder.
What Snowflake’s deal with OpenAI tells us about the enterprise AI race
Snowflake is the latest enterprise to sign multi-year deals with multiple AI companies in what could be a sign to come of a future trend.