Self-driving Car Startup Nuro Raises $106 Million at $6 Billion Valuation
The company recently pivoted to a licensing business model.
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Amazon Set for First Non-Test Kuiper Satellite Internet Launch
The company has the goal of getting more than 3,200 satellites into orbit.
Chinese Stock Delistings Possible, Bessent Indicates
The Treasury Secretary's remarks come as the administration increases levies against Chinese imports.
Microsoft Weighs Layoffs of Managers, Non-Coders
Microsoft’s cybersecurity unit, led by Charlie Bell, could be a target of layoffs.
Amazon Cancels Some Orders From Asian Vendors
Less than 40% of Amazon’s sales come from inventory it buys wholesale from vendors and sells itself.
Trump Halts U.S. Plan to Ban Nvidia AI Chips in China After Dinner with CEO Huang
The pause on new export controls is great news for Nvidia after Chinese firms placed at least $16 billion of orders for H20 server chips in the first three months of the year.
Google Cloud Announces Agent Building Software, New Chip, Music Model
Google is coming into Cloud Next off the success of its latest flagship AI model, Gemini 2.5, which took a commanding lead on the popular Chatbot Arena leaderboard.
DTC Razor Maker Harry’s Rebrands, Plans Acquisitions
The company has bought or launched three other brands and wants to acquire more.
Key AI Supplier Tells Customers It Will Raise Prices Due to Tariffs
The move shouldn’t come as a surprise, as Micron hinted late last month that it would respond to tariffs this way.
Andreessen Horowitz Plots $20 Billion Artificial Intelligence Fund
The fundraising efforts come as the firm has been busy stockpiling several AI bets, from coding assistant Cursor to Elon Musk’s xAI.
Zoox to Begin Robotaxi Test in Los Angeles This Summer
The Amazon-backed robotaxi company will offer public rides in San Francisco and Los Angeles later this year
Ripple Buys Prime Broker Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion
Hidden Road provides clearing and financing across crypto and FX.
Amazon Expands Haul Bargain Store With Name Brands, Faster Shipping
The company's Temu competitor previously only offered unbranded products from outside sellers that shipped to U.S. shoppers from China.
Space Entrepreneurs Sign Open Letter Endorsing Jared Isaacman for NASA Role
Signatories praised Isaacman as a champion of “smaller, agile tech companies” before Wednesday’s confirmation hearing
Dem. Senators Say Microsoft, Google AI Deals Could Violate Antitrust Laws
The Senators said that a Microsoft board member previously serving on OpenAI's board was “a blatant violation of US antitrust law.”
Trump Threatens New 50% Tariff on China
The escalating tensions between the White House and Beijing create major hurdles for any potential deal for TikTok in the U.S.
Cato Networks Discussed Financing at $4.5 Billion Valuation
The IPO candidate has considered raising money and arranging for a secondary sale.
Waymo Explores Using Rider Data to Train Generative AI
The company plans to offer users the ability to opt-out of the training dataset.
Strategy, Big Bitcoin Owner, to Record $5.9 Billion Crypto Loss
Bitcoin fell below $80,000, erasing most of post-election gains.
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