Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Sara Diggins / The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images A Waymo Robotaxi struck and injured a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, the company admitted in a recent announcement, prompting an investigation by federal regulators. The incident, which took place on January 23, occurred after… Continue reading Waymo Under Investigation After Crashing Into Child Outside Elementary School
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Elon Musk Shutting Down Tesla Car Factory to Manufacture Robots Instead
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made good on his threats to steer his EV maker away from his core business to focus instead on AI and its humanoid robot, Optimus. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call this week, the mercurial CEO announced that “it’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to… Continue reading Elon Musk Shutting Down Tesla Car Factory to Manufacture Robots Instead
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes unveils new S-Class – why this is initially bad news for the group012306
Ola Källenius, revised S-Class: Does the model remain a guarantee of success for the brand with the star? Photo: dpa, Mercedes Dusseldorf. According to its own count, Mercedes-Benz has replaced more than 2,700 parts: The facelift of the flagship model S-Class, which the Swabians presented on Thursday, is considered the most complex model revision in… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes unveils new S-Class – why this is initially bad news for the group012306
Cyber Security Stocks Gain as $190 Billion Move to Zero Trust Replaces Old Systems
Issued on behalf of QSE – Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equity Insider News Commentary – The global Zero Trust security market is on track to reach $190.27 billion by 2035[1]. Organizations are moving fast to systems that verify every identity instead of just guarding the perimeter. This shift… Continue reading Cyber Security Stocks Gain as $190 Billion Move to Zero Trust Replaces Old Systems
Embry-Riddle Appoints Joe Gibney as Dean of the David B. O’Maley College of Business
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has named Joe Gibney, a proven aviation executive and strategic growth leader, as dean of the David B. O’Maley College of Business at its Daytona Beach Campus, effective March 2, 2026. With more than 20 years of executive experience, Gibney has built a career spanning corporate aviation,… Continue reading Embry-Riddle Appoints Joe Gibney as Dean of the David B. O’Maley College of Business
Ministry of Education of Jordan begins transformative national literacy initiative using Amira Learning
Amira Learning, Carter Education Group and NorthStar Education partner with Jordan to launch groundbreaking literacy program for primary schools with the power of agentic AI learning. AMMAN, Jordan, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amira Learning, Carter Education Group and NorthStar Education are partnering with the Ministry of Education of Jordan to launch a national AI… Continue reading Ministry of Education of Jordan begins transformative national literacy initiative using Amira Learning
Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO — but not to the terminals
Transportation Autonomous Cars After over three years of rocky negotiations, Waymo is finally doing passenger trips at San Francisco airport. After over three years of rocky negotiations, Waymo is finally doing passenger trips at San Francisco airport. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO — but not to the terminals
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica
A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23, according to the company. Waymo told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the child — whose age and identity are not currently public — sustained minor injuries. The NHTSA has opened an investigation into the accident, and… Continue reading Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica
Varda Space Industries Successfully Executes W-5 Mission Reentry, Debuting Vertically Integrated Satellite Bus
The reentry capsule carried a payload from the U.S. Navy and is the company’s first reentry of 2026. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Varda Space Industries, the leader in orbital pharmaceutical processing and hypersonic reentry systems, today announced the successful reentry of its W-5 capsule. This milestone marks the first time Varda… Continue reading Varda Space Industries Successfully Executes W-5 Mission Reentry, Debuting Vertically Integrated Satellite Bus
National Defense Strategy Ignites 2026 Deep Tech Valuation Surge
Issued on behalf of VisionWave Holdings, Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equity Insider News Commentary – The 2026 National Defense Strategy explicitly prioritizes supercharging America’s defense industrial base[1]. Governments are aggressively repositioning critical supply chains away from foreign dependencies. The space launch services market expanded from US$27.43 billion in 2025 to US$31.84 billion… Continue reading National Defense Strategy Ignites 2026 Deep Tech Valuation Surge