Terraton wants to be the McDonald’s of biochar
Terraton sees promise in biochar, but the technology has struggled to scale. The startup thinks a franchise model could be what unlocks biochar’s potential.
Google Vids adds AI avatars to its video editor and launches a consumer version
Google is launching a free consumer version of its video editor Vids that will be available without any AI-powered features.
Sen. Joseph Addabbo warns New York casino licenses likely delayed until 2026
New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo has stated that the downstate casino licenses for NYC may not be awarded until the start of next year, beyond the initial end-of-year timescale initially anticipated. As
Donald Trump Jr. joins prediction market Polymarket’s advisory board
Donald Trump Jr. has joined the advisory board of prediction market Polymarket, as well as investing in the company via 1789 Capital. President Donald Trump’s son is backing Polymarket, both personally as a member
Second California tribe publicly opposes sweepstakes ban
The second California tribe has come out against a ‘broad and blanket’ ban on sweepstakes games. Hot on the heels of the business arm of the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation voicing opposition to California’s Assembly
BetMGM launches a new look with Jon Hamm as its face and brand ambassador
BetMGM has partnered with Jon Hamm and a new ad agency to launch a new look for its betting and entertainment brand. Sports betting giant BetMGM has launched a new look for its brand, in collaboration with ad agency
SpaceX notches major wins during tenth Starship test
SpaceX notched some new wins with the tenth Starship test flight.
Assort Health nabs $50M to automate patient phone calls, sources say
The startup, now valued at $750 million, is one of three that recently raised funding to use AI agents for helping healthcare practices answer patient calls.
Verily is closing its medical device program as Alphabet shifts more resources to AI
Alphabet’s life sciences arm Verily laid off staff and eliminated its entire devices program as AI and data infrastructure take center stage.
Microsoft headquarters go into lockdown after activists take over Brad Smith’s office
The incident is the latest escalation by current and former employees who are demanding the company end its cloud contracts with Israel.