Autonomous driving technology specialist Nuro, Inc. has closed a Series E funding round totaling $203 million. Through its latest successful funding round, the company is now valued at $6 billion, and fresh investor NVIDIA joins existing tech companies like Uber. Nuro, Inc. is a robotics company that has made huge strides in Level 4 autonomous… Continue reading Nuro, Inc. snags another $203M in funding at a $6 billion valuation and is now backed by NVIDIA
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Nuro Raises $203M in Series E Funding
Nuro, a Mountain View, CA-based autonomous driving technology company, raised $203M in Series E funding, at $6 Billion valuation. Backers included Uber, returning investor Baillie Gifford, and new investors Icehouse Ventures, Kindred Ventures, NVIDIA, and Pledge Ventures. The company intends to sue the funds to accelerate the development of its technology and the growth of… Continue reading Nuro Raises $203M in Series E Funding
Nvidia is latest investor to back AV startup Nuro in $203M funding round
Nvidia is among a group of new investors to back Nuro — which develops self-driving software for delivery and ride-hailing services — in a funding round that has reached $203 million. The Silicon Valley startup announced Thursday that several investors, including existing backer Baillie Gifford, added another $97 million to its Series E round. New… Continue reading Nvidia is latest investor to back AV startup Nuro in $203M funding round
Nothing Beats Our Editors’ Favorite Office Chair, and It’s on Sale Now
Office chairs can be surprisingly expensive, easily breaking $1,000 for a seaworthy seat. The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro, with a list price of just $500, beat out a number of expensive seats from some very recognizable chair makers to earn the top spot on our office chair roundup. For labor day, Branch is offering 10%… Continue reading Nothing Beats Our Editors’ Favorite Office Chair, and It’s on Sale Now
Zoox taps ex-UberPool exec’s startup for routing software help
When James Cox, the former leader of Uber’s ride-share product, UberPool, left that company in 2019, the Silicon Valley giant had abandoned its autonomous vehicle development and sold off the division entirely. While UberPool had struggled to take hold, Cox felt a massive opportunity had been missed: taking the core of UberPool’s tech and applying… Continue reading Zoox taps ex-UberPool exec’s startup for routing software help
The Advertising Research Foundation Announces 2025 ARF David Ogilvy Awards Finalists
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) today announced the finalists for the 2025 ARF David Ogilvy Awards, honoring successes in research-driven advertising campaigns. For over three decades, the ARF David Ogilvy Awards has recognized the transformative impact of data-led creativity and the power of consumer insights. The awards are… Continue reading The Advertising Research Foundation Announces 2025 ARF David Ogilvy Awards Finalists
Is Revel’s decision to exit the rideshare business a sign of weakness, or a shrewd business move?
Revel’s distinctive light blue electric cars will soon disappear from the streets of New York. The company has decided to end its rideshare service in order to focus on expanding its network of EV charging stations. The company says it’s making the move for the same reason it retired its iconic blue electric scooters in… Continue reading Is Revel’s decision to exit the rideshare business a sign of weakness, or a shrewd business move?
PNY’s Overclocked RTX 5070 Ti Is Finally Selling at Retail
If you’ve been hunting for a new GPU, you already know that getting one for its suggested retail price isn’t guaranteed. High demand, low supply, and a constantly shifting economic space have caused the new 50 Series graphics cards to hit the market well above the expected price, at least at launch. Thankfully, the situation… Continue reading PNY’s Overclocked RTX 5070 Ti Is Finally Selling at Retail
This car is the next big thing in driving — and you can invest in it right now
Autonomous vehicles are gaining speed — and Tesla and Uber have the inside lane. And pay attention to Nvidia and other AV infrastructure plays. Go to Source
Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”
Waymo founder and former CEO John Krafcik is a critic of Tesla’s approach to self-driving, and he has so far accurately predicted the rollout of the “Robotaxi” service. He is now taking another dig at Tesla. Krafcik is a highly respected leader in the auto industry. He began his career as a mechanical engineer at… Continue reading Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”