Musk Asked Trump to Name SpaceX Execs to Top Government Jobs
The request indicates the possible influence the billionaire could have on the Trump Administration.
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JPMorgan Rebrands JPM Coin, Adds Blockchain Foreign Exchange Services
The bank plans to offer instant dollar-euro settlement via its internal blockchain.
Arm’s Revenue Growth Slows to Just 5%
Arm's royalty revenue is growing quickly, thanks in part to a recovery in the smartphone market.
Lyft Posts Revenue Growth of 32%
Lyft is now generating hundreds of millions of dollars in free cash flow, a sign that it is on a stronger path under CEO David Risher.
Bitcoin, Coinbase, Robinhood Surge After Trump Victory
More crypto-friendly lawmakers elected as Republicans won control of Senate.
Lyft Partners With Self-Driving Car Firm
Lyft is following Uber, which has partnered with Waymo to offer self-driving cars on Uber's app in Austin and Atlanta.
SuperMicro Shows Disappointing Earnings but “No Evidence of Fraud”
The company’s auditor previously resigned over concerns about SuperMicro’s accounting practices.
Sarah Guo’s Conviction Nears $200M Fund II
The new fund, which is in the final stages of fundraising, speaks to the strong demand for venture funds focused on AI.
Google Accidentally Reveals ‘Jarvis’ AI That Takes Over Computers
The prototype is supposed to allow a person to task Google’s AI with anything from purchasing a product to booking a flight.
Meta Permits Its AI Models to be Used for U.S. Military Purposes
The company will also make its models available for government agencies and contractors in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
OpenAI Hires Meta’s Former Hardware Lead for AR Glasses
At Meta, Caitlin Kalinowski worked on devices including Orion, a prototype of AR glasses. At OpenAI, she said she will "initially focus on OpenAI’s robotics work and partnerships."
Casper Changes Hands Again After 2022 Take-Private
A private equity firm acquired Casper less than two years after its 2020 IPO.
Thoma Bravo, H.I.G. Capital to Buy CompTIA
The investment firms plan to split off the nonprofit trade group from the for-profit certification business.
Apple Explores Smart Glasses in Challenge to Meta, Snap
The move could be a sign that Apple is exploring its own smart glasses, a product category that Snap and Meta have popularized in recent years.
Andreessen Horowitz Plans Pro-Crypto Spending Binge on 2026 Election
The venture firm has already pledged millions of dollars to an influential PAC.
Palantir Stock Climbs 13% on Accelerating Growth, Higher Revenue Projection
Prior to reporting third quarter results, Palantir shares were up 150% this year.
Nvidia Has Been in Talks to Invest in xAI’s Multibillion-Dollar Financing
Nvidia already has a close relationship with xAI, which is building a Nvidia H100 supercomputer in Memphis.
Perplexity CEO Offers Help to NYT Amid Tech Staff Strike
Perplexity CEO and co-founder Aravind Srinivas has had a rocky relationship with some media outlets, and now he is once again facing scrutiny.
T-Mobile Agreed to Pay OpenAI $100 Million Over Three Years for AI
The deal is one of the largest contracts OpenAI has signed with an enterprise customer.
VC Running for San Francisco Mayor Hit With Record Ethics Fine
Ethics missteps have plagued Mark Farrell's political career.
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