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Tesla filed a trademark for "MEGAPOD," modular data center hardware for AI computing, signaling its intent to sell AI infrastructure. The filing covers servers, AI hardware, networking, power distribution, and cooling sy…
Humble Robotics emerged from stealth with a $24 million seed round and a prototype for a cabless, battery-electric autonomous freight hauler. The round was led by Eclipse with participation from Energy Impact Partners. T…
Global automakers are shifting competition in South Korea from hardware to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), with Hyundai Motor, Toyota Motor Korea, BMW Korea, Zeekr, KG Mobility, and Renault Korea launching or planning …
Global automakers are shifting competition in Korea from hardware to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), with Hyundai, BMW, Toyota, and Zeekr launching models featuring advanced operating systems and AI functions. Toyota c…
Renji John's second greenhouse robotics startup, Eternal.ag, has raised about $10 million to deploy autonomous tomato harvesters in high-tech greenhouses, targeting labor shortages in repetitive crop work. The Cologne-ba…
Defense tech startups have raised $14.6 billion in venture capital through May 2026, surpassing 2025's full-year record, driven by AI advancements and Pentagon support. Major deals include Anduril's $5 billion Series H, …
Autonomous systems are reshaping tactical reality on Ukraine's battlefield, driving the autonomy debate as AI-powered weapons are deployed. Criminal and militant networks are expanding their governance reach, while China…
Lincoln's Nautilus midsize SUV enters its third model year with a 48-inch panoramic display and standard BlueCruise hands-free driving, offering a practical luxury option starting at $53,995. Sales fell 8% to 33,744 in 2…
The Danville Town Council unanimously voted to ban electric bikes and scooters in public parks and impose speed limits on trails, citing reckless riding by youths. The measure follows previous bans on e-bikes on sidewalk…
On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne became the first privately funded spacecraft to achieve human spaceflight, marking a milestone in commercial space exploration.
The International Committee of the Red Cross opened the 'Wars Have Limits' exhibition in Seoul, marking 60 years since Korea joined the Geneva Conventions. The exhibition highlights dangers from drones, AI, and autonomou…
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, lead developer of VLC Media Player, is building Kyber, an open-source infrastructure layer for real-time remote control of robots and drones. The Paris-based startup raised $5 million from Lightspeed…
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood purchased 223,690 shares of Snowflake worth $52.45 million and $22 million in Tesla on June 18, signaling a capital rotation toward AI-adjacent growth stocks. The firm also trimmed its Roku pos…
The Pentagon used Elon Musk's Grok AI to fire missiles at Iran, an official said, as the Army looks to small UGVs and AI warfare reaches a point of no return, reshaping battlefield robotics amid Ukraine's Operation Spide…
Y Combinator's Spring 2026 Demo Day saw investors gravitating toward startups that turn AI into durable control systems for defense, agent infrastructure, and healthcare, with some companies commanding valuations over $1…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned investors that early production of the Optimus humanoid robot and Robotaxi service will start 'quite slow,' despite the company reporting $22.39 billion in Q1 2026 revenue and beating earnings …
General Motors announced it will drop Android Auto from its EVs and eventually all vehicles, replacing it with a conversational system powered by Google's Gemini AI. Other manufacturers like Rivian and Tesla never offere…
Elon Musk acquired an autonomous coding startup amid concerns that China is outpacing the US in artificial intelligence. The move underscores the intensifying global AI race and Musk's strategic push to bolster AI capabi…
Ben & Jerry's cofounder Ben Cohen advised young people to pursue careers based on passion rather than money, warning against becoming Uber drivers due to Waymo's autonomous vehicles. He emphasized finding a niche, aligni…
A humanoid robot kicked a child during a public martial arts demonstration in June 2026, sparking debate over liability for AI-powered robot harms. The incident highlights governance gaps as humanoid robot installations …