Group14 opens South Korea factory for silicon battery materials
Group14 has started production at its South Korea-based BAM-3 factory, which is capable of producing up to 2,000 metric tons of silicon battery materials annually.
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415 storiesNuro begins autonomous vehicle testing in Tokyo
Nuro has begun testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo, marking the startup's first overseas expansion since pivoting its business model to focus on licensing.
Harbinger unveils new medium-duty electric work truck
Harbinger has unveiled the HC Series Cab, a new medium-duty work truck available in all-electric or hybrid variants, with the hybrid model offering up to 500 miles of range.
Lucid Motors brings Apple CarPlay to Gravity SUV
Lucid Motors is releasing a software update enabling Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for North American Gravity SUV owners, with Europe and the Middle East following in late March.
Canopii bets on grants over VC for robotic farming
Canopii is developing autonomous robotic greenhouses, having raised approximately $3.6 million in funding, as it attempts to succeed where other vertical farming companies have struggled.
Zoox plans to bring robotaxis to Uber app in Las Vegas this year
Zoox plans to offer robotaxi rides on Uber in Las Vegas later this year, pending federal exemptions for its vehicles, which don’t have a steering wheel or pedals.
Sandbar secures $23 million Series A to scale AI note-taking ring
Sandbar raised $23 million in a Series A round to scale its AI-powered smart ring, which the company plans to ship this summer with a focus on multi-turn conversations.
AI networking startup Eridu emerges from stealth with $200M
Eridu emerged from stealth—operating before its public launch—with an oversubscribed $200 million Series A early-stage funding round to build systems that replace tiered optical connections.
Apple now manufactures 25% of its iPhones in India
Apple now manufactures 25% of its iPhones in India, a strategic shift to reduce reliance on China that has drawn scrutiny from U.S. leadership.
General Motors revives the Chevy Bolt to navigate EV market shifts
General Motors is reviving the Chevy Bolt, leveraging existing factory capacity and shared components to navigate EV market uncertainty and achieve what it anticipates will be profitability.
Neura Robotics taps Qualcomm chips to advance physical AI
Neura Robotics has partnered with Qualcomm to integrate Dragonwing Robotics IQ10 processors into its robots, aiming to accelerate the deployment of physical AI.
Zoox expands robotaxi mapping to Dallas and Phoenix
Amazon-owned Zoox is mapping streets in Dallas and Phoenix, part of a broader strategy to scale its autonomous vehicle operations to 10 cities across the United States.
General Motors revives the Chevrolet Bolt with LFP battery tech
General Motors is reviving the Chevrolet Bolt for a limited production run, featuring a new LFP battery, 262-mile range, and the removal of CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Rivian targets 20,000 to 25,000 R2 sales in 2026
Rivian expects to sell between 20,000 and 25,000 R2 SUVs in 2026, a critical launch that will test the company's ability to scale production rapidly.
Industry coalition aims to bring $40 smartphones to Africa
The GSMA is piloting an initiative to bring $40 smartphones to six African markets, though analysts warn that rising component costs may hinder the project's success.
OpenAI hardware lead quits citing Pentagon agreement concerns
OpenAI hardware lead Caitlin Kalinowski resigned, citing concerns over the company's recent Pentagon agreement, as the firm faces public backlash and a surge in app uninstalls.
India PC shipments rise 10.2% as first-time users upgrade
India’s PC market reached a record 15.9 million shipments in 2025, though analysts suggest shipments could decline about 5% in 2026.
Pasqal plans $2B Nasdaq listing via SPAC merger
French quantum computing firm Pasqal plans to list on the Nasdaq via a $2 billion SPAC merger, while promising to maintain its headquarters in France.
BYD unveils battery pack with 5-minute ultra-fast charging
BYD has unveiled a new battery pack capable of charging from 10% to 70% in five minutes, provided it is paired with the company's Flash Charging hardware.
Rivian targets rapid R2 SUV launch to secure future
Rivian is planning one of the fastest U.S. electric vehicle launches with its R2 SUV, aiming to deliver between 20,000 and 25,000 units this year.