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TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.

The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company's expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.

Once upon a time a doorbell was little more than a button, a transformer, and a bell tucked somewhere around the house. These days, they get a little bit fancier. [Philipp Schweizer] has recently been exploring how to turn existing dumb doorbells into smarter ones....

Information overload may have started with 24/7 news channels, but where it ends is more a matter of intervention than invention. One thing is certain: Too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Drowning in facts, figures, news, opinion, and conjecture can lead to...

The investment comes amid Navi plans to go public.

Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.

Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.

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Even though debate lingers about whether the K-shaped economy is over, the U.S. housing market is signaling it’s alive and well as activity remains starkly split along financial lines. The increasing financial inequality between high- and low-income households,...

Moderna and Merck announced today that their personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, combined with Merck’s immunotherapy medication Keytruda, met initial goals in a late-stage trial.  The ongoing mRNA cancer vaccine study involves 1,137 patients with high-risk...

We tested the latest Android phones on the market, from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the Google Pixel 11 series. Here's how they stack up.

We've tested over 50 top robot vacuum-and-mop combos from brands like Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, and Dreame to choose the best to keep a home clean.

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Powered machinery started the industrial revolution, and it was automation that kicked it up another notch in the 20th century. The ability for machines to make things by themselves spurred increased output and in turn boosted economic growth. The concept became...

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In London, an Ultra Low Emission Zone requires vehicles to meet strict emissions standards or else pay a daily fee for driving through that area.  It’s an initiative that has reduced toxic air pollution levels and spurred drivers to adopt cleaner vehicles. And now...

Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible.