Waymo deploys sixth-generation Ojai robotaxis with enhanced weather navigation to employees in San Francisco and Los Angeles, announcing expansion plans to 10 US cities and London while facing political scrutiny over Chinese-made vehicles in the rapidly growing $25+ billion robotaxi market.
MIT researchers unveil DiffSyn, a groundbreaking AI model that generates 1,000 material synthesis recipes in under a minute by analyzing 50 years of scientific papers, successfully creating new zeolite materials with enhanced thermal stability and revolutionizing traditional trial-and-error laboratory methods.
Tesla discontinues its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV next quarter as CEO Elon Musk pivots the company toward robotics and autonomous technology, converting Fremont factory space to produce Optimus robots instead of the luxury vehicles that helped establish Tesla's electric vehicle dominance.
Apple reports massive Q1 2026 earnings with revenue surging 16% to $143.76 billion, driven by staggering iPhone demand that jumped 23% to $85.27 billion despite supply constraints, with China sales exploding 38% as the tech giant beats Wall Street expectations.
NVIDIA invests $2 billion in CoreWeave to build over 5 gigawatts of AI factories by 2030, deepening their partnership through advanced technology integration including Rubin platform and Vera CPUs while developing AI-native software for cloud and enterprise customers.
Nvidia unveils four cutting-edge AI models and new open-source robotics frameworks at CES while Boston Dynamics, LG Electronics, and other major companies simultaneously launch revolutionary robots powered by Nvidia's technology, including the new Blackwell-powered Jetson T4000 module delivering four times greater performance for next-generation industrial and household robotics applications.
BaseFrame launches AI agents that automatically identify design flaws, component availability issues, and cost tradeoffs during early hardware development phases, helping engineering teams catch potentially fatal mistakes before manufacturing begins and saving companies from expensive design errors.
Warehouse robotics startup Mytra secures $120 million Series C funding and recruits former Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn to its board while expanding from 30 to 150 employees, as cofounder warns the robotics industry faces reality checks due to immature hardware despite AI hype.
OpenAI partners with Foxconn to launch 'Sweetpea,' an AirPod-style AI assistant with 2nm processor, targeting 40-50 million units in first year with September release as CEO Sam Altman expands beyond AI models into hardware to directly compete with Apple's dominance.
GRU Space opens reservations for the first lunar hotel targeting 2032, planning to convert moon rocks into building materials through a three-mission approach starting with a 2029 demonstration, ultimately aiming to establish America's first moon base and future Mars cities.