Author: Andrew

Toyota is putting $912M into five U.S. plants to scale hybrids fast. Here’s what shifts for fleets, suppliers, and rivals—and the risks I’m watching.

Sphere raised $21M from a16z to automate global tax registration, calculation, filing and remittance. Here’s how it compares to Stripe, Avalara—and what…

TikTok’s new AI-content slider and invisible watermarks could reshape reach, labeling, and brand safety. Here’s what changes for feeds, creators, and…

Jeep will build the 2026 all‑electric Recon with 100 kWh, 250‑mile range, 650 hp, $65k. Why it matters despite Stellantis’ EV pullback—and risks to watch.

Emm’s sensor-equipped menstrual cup raised $9M. Here’s what it could change in diagnostics—and the regulatory, data, and adoption risks to watch.

Microsoft will buy all 835 MW from Three Mile Island Unit 1 for 20 years; DOE backs a $1B loan. Premium pricing signals a pivot to firm clean power.

Atomico’s 2025 State of European Tech pivots to advocacy. Four policy asks and a high‑stakes ’28th regime’ debate signal lobbying’s rise. Here’s how to…

Zap Energy’s new Fuze‑3 Z‑pinch hit 1.6 GPa and 11.7M°C with a third electrode and dual pulses. It’s real progress—but still ~10x from breakeven.

Zoox begins free robotaxi rides for select SF waitlisters. Tiny service zone, no fares yet. It narrows Waymo’s lead, but CPUC and NHTSA will define 2026.

Roblox will require facial age checks to use chat starting January. I unpack what this means for safety, privacy, creators, and the rollout risks you’ll…