Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M for industrial AI-powered robots

The startup, which was created by Rivian founder RJ Scaringe, is looking to train on data from, and deploy in, Rivian’s factory.

EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants

The LA-based startup is trying to corner the commercial truck market with its electric and hybrid trucks that offer a lower cost of ownership and a better driving experience.

Meta’s Moltbook deal points to a future built around AI agents

Meta’s Moltbook acquisition may look odd at first, but the deal could signal how Meta sees AI agents shaping future advertising and commerce on an agentic web.

Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites

The changes allow more merchants to participate in Amazon’s Shop Direct program, which sends Amazon customers to other retailers’ websites.

Mandiant’s founder just raised $190M for his autonomous AI agent security startup

Kevin Mandia founded Armadin to create autonomous cybersecurity agents, software designed to learn and respond to threats without a human in the middle.

ChatGPT can now create interactive visuals to help you understand math and science concepts

Instead of just reading an explanation or looking at a static diagram, users can now engage directly with interactive visuals.

YouTube surpasses Disney, Paramount, WBD in 2025 ad revenue

This shift is a clear sign of just how much content consumption has changed over the years and how advertisers have adapted their strategies.

AI-powered apps struggle with long-term retention, new report shows

AI can drive stronger early monetization for apps, but sustaining value remains the challenge, RevenueCat’s latest report finds.

‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is a game about rehabilitating a broken world — and I love it

The latest Pokémon game is a cozy life simulator like “Animal Crossing” or “Minecraft,” but in a way that feels more grounded to our actual world.

DOGE employee stole Social Security data and put it on a thumb drive, report says

A whistleblower is accusing a former DOGE member of stealing a large number of Americans’ personal data while he was working at the Social Security Administration, with the plan of using it at his new job.