Topic: market skepticism
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Ex-Stripe Exec Lachy Groom's Startup Builds AI Robot Brains
Physical Intelligence is a well-funded startup pursuing general-purpose AI for robots through pure research, focusing on training versatile foundation models that can transfer skills across different hardware, akin to a "ChatGPT for robots." The company's strategy centers on **cross-embodiment le...
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World's First Solid-State Battery Unveiled?
At CES 2026, startup Donut Lab announced a solid-state battery already in production, a significant departure from previous future-focused claims and a potential major advancement for electric vehicles. The battery promises substantial improvements over conventional lithium-ion cells, including h...
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Teradar Secures $150M for Sensor That Outperforms Lidar and Radar
Teradar raised $150 million in Series B funding to advance its solid-state terahertz sensor technology, which combines radar resilience with lidar-like high-resolution imaging for long-range environmental perception in adverse weather. The company is collaborating with five major U.S. and Europea...
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OpenAI Launches Web Browser to Challenge Google
OpenAI has launched Atlas, a new AI-driven web browser that integrates with ChatGPT and moves away from traditional browsing to offer a conversational experience, aiming to monetize AI investments and compete with giants like Google Chrome. The browser is initially available on MacOS with a paid ...
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The Hidden Money Loop in AI's Biggest Deals
SoftBank and OpenAI have launched Crystal Intelligence, a joint venture to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan, raising questions about the partnership's structure. The collaboration is under scrutiny due to SoftBank's dual role as partner and investor, with concerns it may recycle capital rather t...
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AWS Soars Past Forecasts on Surging Cloud Demand
AWS is experiencing its strongest growth in three years, driven by unprecedented AI demand for cloud infrastructure, with sales reaching $33.1 billion in the first nine months and operating income climbing to $11.4 billion in Q3. The company is expanding rapidly, with 20.2% year-over-year growth,...
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Bored Ape Yacht Club Stages Metaverse Comeback
The Bored Ape Yacht Club is launching Otherside, a new metaverse platform that aims to blend social interaction, gaming, and digital ownership, though initial explorations reveal it is still under development with limited activities. Otherside is an ambitious, interoperable virtual world where us...
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