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Ukraine Crisis Fuels Gulf Coast LNG Boom, Straining US Energy Affordability
AI Takes Center Stage: Shane Sadanand to Launch Fully AI-Generated Malayalam Cinema
AI Takes Center Stage: Shane Sadanand to Launch Fully AI-Generated Malayalam Cinema
Newsom Leads West Coast Defense of Science Against Trump’s Public Health Policies
Newsom Leads West Coast Defense of Science Against Trump’s Public Health Policies
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Weekend Streaming Blitz: 3+ Must-Watch New Releases March 6-8, 2026
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Category: Innovation & Economy

INNOVATION & ECONOMY (Business & Tech)
* Silicon Valley & Beyond: Coverage of big tech, startups, and VC funding.
* The Green Economy: Reporting on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate tech.
* Hollywood & The Creator Economy: The business of entertainment, streaming, and social media.
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Innovation & Economy

TeraWatt Technology Appoints Douglas Duncan to Lead Global Business Development for Next-Gen Batteries

Priyank anair 1 week ago

TeraWatt Technology Taps International Business Leader Douglas Duncan to Drive Global Expansion San Francisco, CA – March 6, 2026 – TeraWatt Technology Inc. has appointed Douglas...

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Einride Secures $113M Oversubscribed Funding for Autonomous Freight Via Legato Merger Corp. III Business News

Maisie Rivers 3 weeks ago

Einride and Legato Merger Corp. III Announce Major Funding Boost Einride AB is making significant strides. The autonomous and electric freight technology company secured crucial funding....

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US Bolsters AI Alliance with India: Bengaluru Talks Drive Tech Cooperation and Trade

Leeanne Perez 4 weeks ago

US Bolsters AI Alliance with India: Bengaluru Talks Drive Tech Cooperation and Trade The United States is strengthening its AI partnership with India. U.S. Commerce officials...

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Innovation & Economy

Rose Vitale Fuels Detroit’s Women Founders: Silicon Valley Vision Comes Home

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago

Rose Vitale returns to Metro Detroit. She brings Silicon Valley energy. Her focus is women-led startups. Vitale is a native of Warren, Michigan. She spent two...

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OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion Funding Amidst Tech Giant AI Race: West Coast Business News

Hollis Greene 2 months ago

OpenAI is pursuing a landmark funding round. It aims to secure up to $100 billion. This move signals an intensifying race in artificial intelligence. The AI...

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Innovation & Economy

Apple Overhauls Siri into AI Chatbot “Campos” to Challenge Google and OpenAI

evan Park 2 months ago

Apple Revamps Siri with AI Chatbot to Challenge Tech Giants Apple plans a major Apple Siri AI upgrade, transforming it into a generative AI chatbot. This...

AI, assistant, campos, gemini, generative, intelligence, ios, ipados, macos, openai, privacy, siri
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CES 2026 Ignites Innovation: AI Dominates Show Floor in Las Vegas

brett Chang 2 months ago

CES 2026 AI: The Future Unveiled in Las Vegas CES 2026 has officially opened its doors in Las Vegas, setting the stage for the year’s most...

2026, AI, AMD, automotive, CES, floor, hardware, Qualcomm, Siemens
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West Coast Policy Update: Washington State Rolls Out Key 2026 Laws Affecting Workers and Business News

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

Understanding Washington State Laws is crucial as 2026 approaches, bringing a wave of significant new legislation effective January 1st. These changes are poised to reshape daily...

2026, hate crimes, medical, minimum wage, nicotine, paid leave, vape, vapes
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Innovation & Economy

Teen Hackers Target $1 Trillion in Fortune 500s: Feds Hunt ‘Scattered Spider’

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

Teen Hackers Target $1 Trillion in Fortune 500s: Feds Hunt ‘Scattered Spider’ The FBI and other federal authorities are escalating their hunt for sophisticated groups of...

AI, companies, cybercrime, data theft, fortune 500, hackers, ransomware, scattered spider, social engineering, sophisticated, theft
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Humanoid Robots: From Silicon Valley Summit to Global Investment Boom

Sasha Martinez 3 months ago

The perception of robots is rapidly changing, fueled by a massive surge in humanoid robot investment. Venture capital funding for U.S. humanoid robotics companies totaled nearly...

Agility Robotics, AI, applications, automation, Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, humanoid, logistics, robotics, robots, Tesla Optimus, venture capital
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