Ride into the Future with Waymo on Uber in Austin
(uber.com)
Starting today, Austin riders can be matched with a Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) on the Uber app, making your next trip even more special.
Starting today, Austin riders can be matched with a Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) on the Uber app, making your next trip even more special.
Mullvad has partnered with Obscura VPN
(mullvad.net)
Today we are announcing a partnership with Obscura VPN, a newly launched two-party VPN service that uses our WireGuard VPN servers as its “exit hop”.
Today we are announcing a partnership with Obscura VPN, a newly launched two-party VPN service that uses our WireGuard VPN servers as its “exit hop”.
OpenAI announces SoftBank partnership as fallout from DeepSeek continues
(semafor.com)
OpenAI announced a joint venture with Japan’s SoftBank on Monday, with the investment giant spending $3 billion a year to use OpenAI software, in an apparent change of strategy following DeepSeek’s unexpected rise.
OpenAI announced a joint venture with Japan’s SoftBank on Monday, with the investment giant spending $3 billion a year to use OpenAI software, in an apparent change of strategy following DeepSeek’s unexpected rise.
We're accelerating the Android XR platform with a new agreement with HTC
(google)
We’ve been investing in XR for more than a decade, and just last month introduced the Android XR platform with our strategic industry partners. Today we signed an agreement to welcome some of the HTC VIVE engineering team to Google, which is subject to customary closing conditions.
We’ve been investing in XR for more than a decade, and just last month introduced the Android XR platform with our strategic industry partners. Today we signed an agreement to welcome some of the HTC VIVE engineering team to Google, which is subject to customary closing conditions.
Stargate Project: SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, MGX to build data centers
(apnews.com)
President Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
Rivian stock rises as Volkswagen plans to expand $5.8 billion EV partnership
(electrek.co)
Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is trending on Friday after Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume hinted at expanding upon their new EV partnership.
Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is trending on Friday after Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume hinted at expanding upon their new EV partnership.
Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors sign MOU on collaborative considerations
(global.honda)
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ("Nissan"), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ("Honda"), and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ("Mitsubishi Motors") have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors’ participation, involvement, and synergy sharing in relation to the business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company outlined in an MOU signed between Nissan and Honda.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ("Nissan"), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ("Honda"), and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ("Mitsubishi Motors") have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors’ participation, involvement, and synergy sharing in relation to the business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company outlined in an MOU signed between Nissan and Honda.
Cohere is working with Palantir to deploy its AI models
(techcrunch.com)
Cohere is one of the best-known AI startups outside of OpenAI and Anthropic, hitting a $5.5 billion valuation as of July. It’s co-founded by an author of the “Attention Is All You Need” paper that helped launch the large language model (LLM) revolution.
Cohere is one of the best-known AI startups outside of OpenAI and Anthropic, hitting a $5.5 billion valuation as of July. It’s co-founded by an author of the “Attention Is All You Need” paper that helped launch the large language model (LLM) revolution.
Android XR
(google)
In partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm, we announced Android XR, a platform to extend your reality to explore, connect and create in new ways.
In partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm, we announced Android XR, a platform to extend your reality to explore, connect and create in new ways.
Tech companies Palantir and Anduril form fellowship for AI adventures
(theregister.com)
Two tech businesses that were independently named after objects from The Lord of the Rings have formed a partnership – or should that be a fellowship?
Two tech businesses that were independently named after objects from The Lord of the Rings have formed a partnership – or should that be a fellowship?
Palantir, Anduril to save data from battlefield to train AI models
(businesstimes.com.sg)
SOFTWARE company Palantir Technologies and weapons maker Anduril Industries plan to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the US military and are inviting other companies to join the effort.
SOFTWARE company Palantir Technologies and weapons maker Anduril Industries plan to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the US military and are inviting other companies to join the effort.
Anduril Partners with OpenAI to Advance US AI Leadership and Protect US Forces
(anduril.com)
A family of autonomous systems, powered by Lattice, that provides integrated, persistent awareness and security across land, sea and air -- all at the tactical edge.
A family of autonomous systems, powered by Lattice, that provides integrated, persistent awareness and security across land, sea and air -- all at the tactical edge.
Claude AI to process secret government data through new Palantir deal
(arstechnica.com)
Anthropic has announced a partnership with Palantir and Amazon Web Services to bring its Claude AI models to unspecified US intelligence and defense agencies.
Anthropic has announced a partnership with Palantir and Amazon Web Services to bring its Claude AI models to unspecified US intelligence and defense agencies.
Anthropic teams up with Palantir and AWS to sell AI to defense customers
(techcrunch.com)
Anthropic on Thursday said it is teaming up with data analytics firm Palantir and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide U.S. intelligence and defense agencies access to Anthropic’s Claude family of AI models.
Anthropic on Thursday said it is teaming up with data analytics firm Palantir and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide U.S. intelligence and defense agencies access to Anthropic’s Claude family of AI models.
Fujitsu, AMD Plan to Pair Monaka CPUs with Instinct GPUs
(theregister.com)
Fujitsu and AMD announced plans on Friday to develop a new, more energy-efficient AI and HPC compute platform that will pair the Japanese tech vendor's next-gen CPUs with the House of Zen's Instinct accelerators.
Fujitsu and AMD announced plans on Friday to develop a new, more energy-efficient AI and HPC compute platform that will pair the Japanese tech vendor's next-gen CPUs with the House of Zen's Instinct accelerators.
Quantum Machines, Nvidia use machine learning to get closer to quantum computer
(techcrunch.com)
About a year and a half ago, quantum control startup Quantum Machines and Nvidia announced a deep partnership that would bring together Nvidia’s DGX Quantum computing platform and Quantum Machine’s advanced quantum control hardware.
About a year and a half ago, quantum control startup Quantum Machines and Nvidia announced a deep partnership that would bring together Nvidia’s DGX Quantum computing platform and Quantum Machine’s advanced quantum control hardware.
Quantum Machines and Nvidia use ML toward error-corrected quantum computer
(techcrunch.com)
About a year and a half ago, quantum control startup Quantum Machines and Nvidia announced a deep partnership that would bring together Nvidia’s DGX Quantum computing platform and Quantum Machine’s advanced quantum control hardware.
About a year and a half ago, quantum control startup Quantum Machines and Nvidia announced a deep partnership that would bring together Nvidia’s DGX Quantum computing platform and Quantum Machine’s advanced quantum control hardware.
MikroTik and Ampere co-developing a product line with server-class CPUs
(mikrotik.com)
Riga, Latvia & Santa Clara, CA, USA – MikroTik, a leading European IT manufacturer, and Ampere®️, an innovative US-based leader in Cloud Native Processors, are proud to announce a collaboration to develop a new line of products featuring state-of-the-art server-class CPUs that will push the boundaries of cost-effective, efficient, and powerful networking.
Riga, Latvia & Santa Clara, CA, USA – MikroTik, a leading European IT manufacturer, and Ampere®️, an innovative US-based leader in Cloud Native Processors, are proud to announce a collaboration to develop a new line of products featuring state-of-the-art server-class CPUs that will push the boundaries of cost-effective, efficient, and powerful networking.
GitHub cuts AI deals with Google, Anthropic
(bloomberg.com)
Microsoft Corp.’s GitHub has agreed to bake artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and Alphabet Inc.’s Google into a coding assistant used by millions of software developers.
Microsoft Corp.’s GitHub has agreed to bake artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and Alphabet Inc.’s Google into a coding assistant used by millions of software developers.
Nvidia signs a slew of AI-related deals in India
(techcrunch.com)
Nvidia is embarking on a series of partnerships with Indian firms to deploy its AI chips and technology, deepening its push into a key growth market.
Nvidia is embarking on a series of partnerships with Indian firms to deploy its AI chips and technology, deepening its push into a key growth market.
Microsoft and OpenAI's close partnership shows signs of fraying
(nytimes.com)
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.
Microsoft and OpenAI's Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying
(nytimes.com)
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.
Waymo and Hyundai enter multi-year, strategic partnership
(waymo.com)
Today, Waymo and Hyundai Motor Company announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership.
Today, Waymo and Hyundai Motor Company announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership.
Google Flights now uses Amtrak data to show trains to consider alongside flights
(9to5google.com)
Google Flights has started showing “trains to consider” alongside flights in a new partnership with Amtrak.
Google Flights has started showing “trains to consider” alongside flights in a new partnership with Amtrak.
Microsoft Teams with Startup Anduril on Army Combat Goggle System
(bloomberg.com)
Defense technology startup Anduril Industries Inc. is teaming up with Microsoft Corp. to improve the performance of new combat goggles for the US Army, Anduril said Thursday, in a project that may generate as much as $21.9 billion from the service over a decade.
Defense technology startup Anduril Industries Inc. is teaming up with Microsoft Corp. to improve the performance of new combat goggles for the US Army, Anduril said Thursday, in a project that may generate as much as $21.9 billion from the service over a decade.