Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company, has raised $16 billion as it plans to grow its fleet of driverless taxicabs this year to more than a dozen new cities internationally, including London and Tokyo. Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital led the funding round, which now values Waymo at $126 billion, the company… Continue reading Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
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American Recovery Service (ARS) Partners with InsightLPR in Seismic Shift to Recovery Landscape
Collaboration Focuses on Agent Growth and Enhanced Revenue Opportunities for Recovery Professionals EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Recovery Service (ARS) and InsightLPR have announced a new partnership, which brings ARS’s nationwide business to InsightLPR’s network, creating growth opportunities for recovery professionals across the country. “We’re honored to partner with a… Continue reading American Recovery Service (ARS) Partners with InsightLPR in Seismic Shift to Recovery Landscape
Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
Transportation Is an IPO next? Is an IPO next? by Andrew J. Hawkins Feb 2, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Waymo announced a $16… Continue reading Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
The AI Payments Revolution Hits SF: Google, Coinbase, SKALE Launch x402 Hackathon
Three-day event offers $50k in prizes to developers building the future of AI-driven transactions on gas-free blockchain infrastructure SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SKALE Network, in partnership with Google, Coinbase, Virtuals, Edge & Node, and Pairpoint by Vodafone, today announced that registration is now open for the San Francisco Agentic Commerce x402 Hackathon. The… Continue reading The AI Payments Revolution Hits SF: Google, Coinbase, SKALE Launch x402 Hackathon
From Clawdbot to OpenClaw: This viral AI agent is evolving fast – and it’s nightmare fuel for security pros
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Clawdbot has rebranded again, completing its “molt” into OpenClaw. Security is a “top priority,” but new exploits surfaced over the weekend. Experts warn against the hype without understanding the risks. It’s been a wild ride over the… Continue reading From Clawdbot to OpenClaw: This viral AI agent is evolving fast – and it’s nightmare fuel for security pros
Kong to Unveil AI Connectivity Vision and Roadmap to Power the Agentic Era
Kong will introduce a new architectural approach for connecting, governing, and scaling intelligence across APIs, AI models, and agents NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, today will unveil its AI Connectivity vision and roadmap, defining a new category for how enterprises connect, govern, and… Continue reading Kong to Unveil AI Connectivity Vision and Roadmap to Power the Agentic Era
V2X Technology and Edge AI: The Future of Smart Mobility is Here
Traffic congestion, unpredictable driving behavior, and preventable accidents have long defined our transportation systems, responding to failure and incidents instead of avoiding them. While we stand on the brink of advanced safety features and connected infrastructure, legacy architectures simply cannot keep up with the demands of a connected world. That equation is now shifting. With… Continue reading V2X Technology and Edge AI: The Future of Smart Mobility is Here
WHO vollzieht historischen Schwenk zu Governance auf Landkreisebene und validiert „Bottom-up”-Klimagesundheitsmodell im tropischen Südchina
Baoting richtet das weltweit erste „lebende Labor” auf Bezirksebene ein und entwickelt proaktive Gesundheitsstandards für 1,5°C BAOTING, China, 2. Februar 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In Abkehr von der jahrzehntelangen kapitalzentrierten globalen Gesundheitsdiplomatie hat die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) ihre Flaggschiff-Konferenz zum Thema Klima und Gesundheit zum ersten Mal auf Landkreisebene abgehalten und einen tropischen Landkreis im Süden Chinas… Continue reading WHO vollzieht historischen Schwenk zu Governance auf Landkreisebene und validiert „Bottom-up”-Klimagesundheitsmodell im tropischen Südchina
Oracle announces Equity and Debt Financing Plan for Calendar Year 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) today announced its full calendar year 2026 plan to fund the expansion of its rapidly growing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business. Oracle is raising money in order to build additional capacity to meet the contracted demand from our largest Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers, including AMD,… Continue reading Oracle announces Equity and Debt Financing Plan for Calendar Year 2026
L’OMS fait un virage historique vers la gouvernance au niveau des comtés, en validant un modèle climat-santé « ascendant » dans le sud de la Chine tropicale
Baoting établit le premier « laboratoire vivant » au niveau d’un comté, développant des normes de santé proactives à 1,5°C BAOTING, Chine, 1er février 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rompant avec des décennies de diplomatie de la santé mondiale centrée sur la capitale, l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) a, pour la première fois, amené sa conférence… Continue reading L’OMS fait un virage historique vers la gouvernance au niveau des comtés, en validant un modèle climat-santé « ascendant » dans le sud de la Chine tropicale