Xanadu Quantum Completes $3.1B Nasdaq Debut as World's First Public Photonic Quantum Computing Company
Xanadu Quantum completes business combination, debuting on Nasdaq at $3.1 billion valuation as the world's first public pure-play photonic quantum computing company, targeting one million physical qubits by 2033.
Waymo Robotaxi Struck Child at California Elementary School, DMV Launches Investigation
A Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child at a California elementary school, prompting the California DMV to launch an official investigation. The incident raises new questions about autonomous vehicle safety as robotaxi deployment continues expanding across American cities.
Oil Hits $100/Barrel for First Time Since 2022 as Brent Posts Record Monthly Gain; Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
US crude closed above $100/barrel for the first time since 2022, with WTI at $106.44 and Brent crude up nearly 60% for the month. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening approximately one-fifth of global oil supply. Trump has threatened further escalation against Iran's energy infrastructure.
Nvidia's Price-to-Earnings Ratio Sinks to Seven-Year Low Amid War and AI Concerns
Nvidia's PE ratio has declined to its lowest level in seven years, with the stock losing over 11% this year and $80 billion wiped from market cap. Combined concerns over the Iran war and AI spending fatigue are weighing on shares despite the company's dominant market position.
Nvidia's $4 Trillion AI Empire: How One Company Controls the World's AI Infrastructure
Nvidia dominates AI accelerator market with 85-90% market share, controlling the infrastructure powering the AI revolution. A look at how its $4 trillion valuation reflects irreplaceable positioning in the AI stack.
NASA Artemis II Countdown Begins: First Crewed Moon Mission in 53 Years Launches April 1
NASA Artemis II crewed moon mission launching April 1, 2026 from Kennedy Space Center — the first crewed journey around the Moon in over 53 years. Crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
Doroni Aerospace Debuts Latest eVTOL Flying Car Concept, Testing Starts 2027
Doroni Aerospace debuts luxury personal eVTOL flying car concept in South Florida, planning to begin testing in 2027. The Dania Beach company targets a commercial launch that would bring flying car technology from concept to reality.
DOGE Exposed 60-70% of Americans' Social Security Data to Internet: Sources
The Department of Government Efficiency exposed between 60 and 70 percent of Americans' Social Security data to the open internet, according to sources familiar with the matter. The breach potentially compromised the personal information of nearly 100 million Americans.
Tesla Terafab: Inside Musk's $25B Chip Ambition
Tesla recruits chip engineers at $330K salaries for its Terafab project, targeting computing power 50x current global AI capacity —an ambition even TSMC hasn't achieved.
VW, Mercedes, Waymo Push Robotaxis Into European Cities Despite Adoption Uncertainty
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Waymo are pushing robotaxis into European cities despite persistent uncertainty about consumer adoption and regulatory frameworks, accelerating competition in a sector that has faced repeated delays and technical challenges.
Mistral AI Secures $830M Debt Financing for Paris AI Data Center
French AI startup Mistral raises $830 million in debt from seven banks to fund Paris-area data center with 13,800 Nvidia chips, targeting 1.4 gigawatt AI campus by 2028.
Eli Lilly Bets $2.75B on Insilico's AI Drug Discovery Platform
Eli Lilly partners with Insilico Medicine in a deal worth up to $2.75 billion, betting on AI to accelerate pharmaceutical R&D. $115M upfront, multiple undisclosed targets.
Anthropic's Claude Surges to Top of US App Store After Pentagon Dispute
Anthropic's paid subscribers more than doubled in the first half of 2026 as Claude topped US App Store rankings during a government agencies dispute that saw users rally behind the AI company.
Helium Shortage Threatens Chip Industry as Third of Global Supply Offline
A critical helium shortage triggered by the Iran war has taken roughly a third of global supply offline, threatening semiconductor manufacturing at TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix as AI chip demand soars.
Fannie Mae to Accept Crypto-Backed Mortgages for First Time
Fannie Mae will accept cryptocurrency as collateral for home loans for the first time, enabling buyers to pledge Bitcoin and USDC without selling, bridging crypto holdings with traditional mortgage financing.