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Uber’s decision to commit more than $10 billion to robotaxis marks one of the clearest signs yet that the company no longer sees autonomous vehicles as a side experiment. The plan includes more than $7.5 billion to acquire robotaxi fleets and about $2.5 billion in equity stakes in autonomous vehicle developers, with services targeted for at least 28 cities by 2028 if deployment milestones are met. That is a major break from Uber’s long-standing asset-light model. For years, Uber built its business by relying on independent drivers who supplied the cars, absorbed the operating costs, and gave the platform flexibility. Now the company is putting serious capital behind a future in which a growing share of rides may be handled by autonomous vehicles instead. Reuters reported that the shift is…

The race to return American astronauts to the Moon is entering a defining chapter, with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin competing for NASA contracts that could shape the next era of lunar exploration. At stake is more than prestige. The winner — or winners — of NASA’s next round of Human Landing System (HLS) contracts will help determine how the United States builds a sustained presence on the Moon and prepares for eventual missions to Mars. While both companies share the goal of placing humans back on the lunar surface, their technological trajectories and timelines differ significantly. SPACEX’S HEAD START IN REUSABLE ENGINEERING SpaceX enters the contest with a substantial operational advantage built over more than a decade of orbital launches and reusable rocket development. The company’s…

A growing number of Americans are beginning to treat artificial intelligence as a first stop for health questions, even as most still place greater trust in doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals. Recent polling suggests the shift is real, but more nuanced than a simple handoff from physicians to chatbots. A new Gallup poll found that about one in four U.S. adults used an AI tool for health information or advice in the previous 30 days, a striking sign of how quickly these systems are being folded into everyday decision-making. At the same time, Americans are not abandoning traditional care. Surveys from KFF and Pew show that healthcare professionals remain the most common and most trusted source of health information, with about 85% of adults saying they turned to a…

Rivian is extending the life of its electric-vehicle batteries in a new partnership with Redwood Materials, the battery recycling and energy company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel. The two companies said they will deploy a battery energy storage system at Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois, using more than 100 second-life battery packs from Rivian vehicles to deliver 10 megawatt-hours of dispatchable energy. The project adds another layer to a growing shift in the EV industry: batteries are no longer viewed only as components inside vehicles, but as long-term energy assets that can continue creating value even after their automotive life begins to taper. SECOND-LIFE BATTERIES MOVE FROM VEHICLES TO THE GRID The Rivian-Redwood system is built around battery packs that have already served in vehicles and are now…

Amazon is introducing a new streaming bundle that brings together Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus under Prime Video for a discounted monthly price. For a limited time, Prime Video subscribers can access both streaming services for $19.99 per month. Purchased separately, the two subscriptions would cost a combined $29.98 per month, making the bundle a $10 monthly savings. The offer reflects the increasingly competitive landscape among streaming platforms, where bundling has become a key strategy to attract and retain subscribers. A SINGLE HUB FOR MULTIPLE SERVICES With this promotion, Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus content will be accessible directly through the Prime Video interface. That means users can browse, search, and stream shows and movies from both services without switching apps. Prime Video has gradually expanded its role…

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a specialized version of its GPT-5.4 model built for defensive cybersecurity work, while also significantly expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program to reach thousands of verified individual defenders and hundreds of security teams. The company says the new model is designed to lower refusal boundaries for legitimate cyber tasks and to support more advanced defensive workflows than its general-purpose models allow. The move marks a notable shift in how OpenAI is approaching high-capability cyber tools. Rather than keeping advanced cybersecurity functionality tightly limited to a very small group, the company is scaling access through a tiered trust and identity-verification framework. OpenAI says users in the highest levels of its Trusted Access for Cyber program will be able to use GPT-5.4-Cyber with fewer restrictions, provided they…

Every June, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference becomes the focal point for the company’s vision of the future. This year’s event is expected to see major announcements for iOS, visionOS, and Siri, and supply-chain signals suggest that hardware could also play a significant role, with all-new iMacs, Apple TVs, Mac studios, and more likely to be featured. THE NEST X CHAPTER As always, software will command the majority of attention during WWDC week. Apple is expected to preview iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 during the opening keynote and the subsequent Platforms State of the Union session. Early indications suggest that iOS 27 may adopt a more measured approach than in recent years, with a stronger emphasis on performance, stability, and battery efficiency, qualities…

Amazon has agreed to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar in an $11.57 billion transaction, giving the e-commerce and cloud giant a major new foothold in the increasingly strategic low-Earthorbit connectivity race. The deal is designed to strengthen Amazon’s satellite ambitions as it works to close the gap with Elon Musk’s Starlink, which remains the dominant force in the sector. Under the terms outlined in the announcement, Globalstar shareholders will be able to choose between $90 in cash or 0.3210 Amazon shares for each share they hold. The transaction is expected to close next year, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. The acquisition immediately transforms Amazon’s position in satellite infrastructure. Rather than relying solely on its own constellation buildup, the company will gain access to Globalstar’s existing orbital assets,…

Huawei has unveiled the Pura X Max, introducing what it describes as the industry’s first “wide-format” foldable smartphone — a design choice that closely resembles ongoing speculation about Apple’s long-rumored iPhone Fold. The device departs from the tall, narrow folding designs that have defined much of the category in recent years. Instead, Huawei’s approach emphasizes a broader display ratio intended to improve media viewing and multitasking. Consumers in China can already pre-order the Pura X Max, with Huawei promising additional technical details at a follow-up event scheduled for April 21. A SHIFT AWAY FROM TALL FOLDABLES Most foldable smartphones currently adopt a vertically elongated outer display that opens into a nearly square tablet-style inner screen. Huawei’s Pura X Max takes a different route. The phone unfolds into a wide-format display…

Meta Platforms is on track to overtake Alphabet’s Google in global digital advertising revenue for the first time, according to new industry forecasts. Analysts project Meta will generate approximately $243.46 billion in ad revenue in 2026, edging past Google’s expected $239.54 billion. If realized, the milestone would mark a symbolic turning point in the modern internet economy. For more than a decade, Google has dominated digital advertising through search and YouTube, while Meta built its business around social feeds and mobile engagement. The projected crossover signals a broader shift in how advertisers allocate spending across platforms. ACCELERATED GROWTH DRIVEN BY SHORT-FORM VIDEO Meta’s ad revenue is forecast to grow 24.1% in 2026, fueled largely by the continued expansion of Instagram Reels, as well as monetization initiatives across WhatsApp and Threads.…

The biggest constraint in the 2026 smartphone market may no longer be the processor. It may be memory. Qualcomm is reportedly exploring a partnership with Changxin Memory Technologies, or CXMT, to develop custom DRAM for smartphones, a move that reflects how sharply the mobile supply chain is being reshaped by the artificial intelligence boom. The reported collaboration comes as memory makers shift capacity toward higher-margin AI and server products, leaving handset vendors exposed to rising costs, tighter supply, and difficult design trade-offs. The idea behind the alliance is straightforward: if the global memory market is being pulled toward data centers, smartphone platforms need a more tailored answer. Qualcomm, which already sits at the center of the Android flagship ecosystem through its Snapdragon chips, appears to be looking beyond application processors…

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses do not currently include facial recognition, but a rapidly growing coalition of civil liberties, privacy, and digital rights groups wants to make sure that never changes. More than 70 organizations — including the ACLU, the ACLU of Massachusetts, the New York Civil Liberties Union, EPIC, and Fight for the Future — have sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging the company to “immediately halt and publicly disavow” reported plans to add facial recognition to its wearable devices. The opposition is not about a feature already launched. It is about a feature reportedly under consideration inside Meta, known internally as “Name Tag,” which advocacy groups say would allow wearers to identify other people in public without their consent. The coalition argues that such technology would…

In an industry built on screen time, engagement metrics, and constant connectivity, Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken a notably measured stance: people should not spend all their time on their smartphones. Speaking around the company’s 50th anniversary on April 1, Cook reflected on Apple’s broader mission and the role technology plays in everyday life. While Apple remains one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers, Cook emphasized balance — urging users to devote more time to off-screen activities. The message stands out precisely because it comes from the head of a company whose flagship product is the iPhone. A DIFFERENT KIND OF TECH LEADERSHIP Apple has spent five decades building hardware and software that increasingly shape how people communicate, work, and entertain themselves. From the Macintosh to the iPod, iPhone,…

The future shape of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is becoming harder to predict as Disney moves deeper into a sweeping internal reorganization that is reshaping how the company develops, markets, and manages its biggest entertainment brands. The latest round of cuts, which affects roughly 1,000 jobs across several Disney divisions, has reignited questions about what comes next for Marvel after years of rapid expansion, uneven box office performance, and growing pressure to restore focus to a franchise that once seemed nearly unstoppable. Disney has framed the layoffs as part of a broader efficiency drive rather than a direct retreat from Marvel. Still, the symbolism is difficult to ignore. Some of the affected roles reportedly touched Marvel Studios, publicity, home entertainment, and marketing functions tied to the company’s most valuable franchises.…