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Updated 42m agoWhat's happening: Nvidia ships Vera Rubin AI chips to partners, promising faster training
Nvidia has begun shipping its Vera Rubin AI chips, new compute trays that combine high‑memory GPUs, specialized CPUs, BlueField‑4 DPUs and photonic interconnects. The NVL72 VR200 trays arrive as fully assembled, cable‑free modules now in the hands of partners such as Foxconn, Quanta and Supermicro for testing. Nvidia says the platform will cut training and inference times for AI workloads.
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By the numbers: OpenAI raises $110B in corporate funding
News•Mar 1, 2026
Hungary's Edortech Unveils Patented Tin-Anode Technology that Could Transform Global Battery Production
Hungarian startup Edortech announced its patented tin‑anode system, ONLi, ready for scale‑up after a decade of research. Independent audits show the anode can deliver up to 70 % higher energy density and 1.8 times the capacity of conventional graphite or Si‑C anodes while simplifying production. The company plans a 1,000‑ton annual plant within the next two to three years and is already courting major players such as CATL and Tesla. ONLi is compatible with existing battery lines, promising faster, greener manufacturing for EVs, electronics and grid storage.
By bne IntelliNews
Deals•Mar 1, 2026
Machina Labs Secures $124M Series C to Build Intelligent Factory
Machina Labs announced the closing of a $124 million Series C round to scale its intelligent manufacturing infrastructure for defense, aerospace and advanced mobility. The round was led by Woven Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures and Strategic Development...
Robotics 24/7
Video•Mar 1, 2026
Is Moscow Planning to Help Their Longtime Ally Iran in This Crisis? | DW News
DW News examined Russia’s diplomatic response after US and Israeli air strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, with President Vladimir Putin issuing a statement condemning the attacks as a violation of international law and offering condolences. The discussion highlighted that...
By DW News (Deutsche Welle)
Video•Mar 1, 2026
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Says the Market Is Due For a Reckoning | Big Take
Former Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein, now retired, sat down with Bloomberg’s David Gura to flag what he sees as a looming market correction. He argues that after years of buoyant equity and credit markets, the system is entering...
By Bloomberg Podcasts
News•Mar 1, 2026
Seaspan Introduces New Remote-Controlled Vehicle
Seaspan has launched Dockboy, a remote‑controlled ultra‑high‑pressure cleaning system designed for hull maintenance. The tool removes barnacles, anti‑fouling paint and coatings in a single pass, delivering a paint‑ready surface. Fully containerized, Dockboy can be moved between Vancouver Drydock and Victoria...
By MarineLink
News•Mar 1, 2026
Budget-Focused Electric Bike Maker Set to Go Public with IPO
Electric bike maker Tenways has filed for a main‑board listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, backed by investors such as Hillhouse Ventures, Tencent and Alibaba. The company’s revenue rose from €48 million in 2023 to €61 million in 2024, with gross...
By Electrek
News•Mar 1, 2026
QBE and Sydney Swans Mark 40‑year Partnership with Integrated Campaign via The Core Agency
QBE Insurance marks 40 years with the Sydney Swans, one of the longest-running sports sponsorships in Australia. To celebrate, The Core Agency rolled out an integrated campaign featuring out‑of‑home billboards, a digital video series and season‑long online activations. The partnership...
By Campaign Brief
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Access for Appraisal: A Systematic Review of Estimating Transport Benefits via Real-Estate Uplift
The paper by Mann and Levinson (2026) argues that real‑estate value uplift can serve as a robust alternative to travel‑time savings in transport cost‑benefit analysis. A systematic review identified fourteen empirical studies, most of which apply difference‑in‑differences for ex‑post appraisal,...
By Transportist
News•Mar 1, 2026
EPS Boosts VLCC Series with Two More Hengli Newbuilds
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed two additional 306,000 dwt VLCC orders with China’s Hengli Shipbuilding, expanding its fleet to ten VLCCs at the yard. The vessels are part of a five‑ship order slated for delivery in 2029‑2030, completing a broader...
By Splash 247
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Transcript and Summary of Webinar on Challenges Facing the OECD Antibribery Convention
Former chairs of the OECD Working Group on Bribery warned that the Convention’s effectiveness is eroding due to the United States’ retreat from vigorous FCPA enforcement, weak EU anti‑corruption directives, and political interference in high‑profile Italian cases. They urged other...
By Global Anticorruption Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
Yo-Chi X DTP Partnership Brings Youth Myki to Life with My-Chi Monday Blitz via Snack Drawer
Yo‑Chi, the Gen Z‑focused snack brand, has partnered with Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and creative agency Snack Drawer to launch “my‑Chi Monday.” The eight‑week campaign runs until 23 March, offering Youth myki holders a 20% discount on Yo‑Chi purchases every Monday. The...
By Campaign Brief
Podcast•Mar 1, 2026•10 min
Perplexity Max Debuts Multi-AI Agent Tool
The episode breaks down Perplexity's new Max plan, a cloud‑based multi‑AI agent that can orchestrate up to 19 different models and even spawn sub‑agents to complete complex, multi‑step tasks like financial analysis or legal research. While the tool is aimed...
By AI Chat
News•Mar 1, 2026
Iran Braces for Risky Transition as Khamenei's Death Leaves Power Vacuum
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died, leaving Iran without a clear successor. An interim leadership council has been appointed, but the process for selecting a new supreme leader remains opaque. The power vacuum raises concerns over potential hard‑line crackdowns on...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan Shipping Group Says Strait of Hormuz Closed to Energy, Other Traffic
Japan’s largest maritime shipping conglomerate announced that the Iranian Navy has officially barred all vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The ban specifically targets energy cargoes, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas, effectively shutting the narrow waterway to...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan's Hospitals Expand Foreign Patient Care
Japan’s healthcare system is rapidly expanding multilingual services as inbound tourism surges, with 2,500 hospitals and clinics now listed as foreign‑patient friendly—a 1.6‑fold rise over six years. The Hakuba International Clinic exemplifies the trend, handling 40‑50 walk‑ins daily, 80% of...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
India Set to Revive 1984 Water Project After Revoking Pact with Pakistan
India is set to restart the 1984 Jhelum River water‑management project in Kashmir, marking the first unilateral water‑flow decision since it suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan nine months ago. The revival follows a brief armed clash between the...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Good: United Threatens To Kick Off Passengers Who Don’t Use Headphones
United Airlines has amended its contract of carriage, adding a new clause that passengers must wear headphones when listening to audio or video content. The amendment raises the total list of enforceable behaviors to 22, giving crew the authority to...
By One Mile at a Time
News•Mar 1, 2026
Chinese SUV Beats Lexus GX, Toyota Land Cruiser In Off-Road Test
In an Australian off‑road comparison by CarExpert, Great Wall Motors’ three‑row GWM Tank outperformed both the Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser (J300) on a demanding roller course. While the Land Rover Defender claimed overall victory, the Tank matched...
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 1, 2026
Newcastle Permanent Is “Head and Heart Approved” In New Creative Platform via Enigma
Newcastle Permanent launched a new creative platform called “Head and Heart Approved,” developed by indie agency Enigma. The campaign visualizes the tension between rational and emotional decision‑making, positioning the bank as a choice both the head and heart can agree...
By Campaign Brief
Deals•Mar 1, 2026
China Resources Subsidiary Acquires Hong Kong Hotel for Student Housing
CR Longdation, a subsidiary of China Resources (Holdings), announced the acquisition of the four‑star Hotel Cozi Oasis in Kwai Chung for HK$953 million (US$122 million). The hotel will be converted into student housing with about 900 beds, reflecting rising demand after Hong...
South China Morning Post — M&A (topic)
Deals•Mar 1, 2026
Formula One Group Acquires MotoGP, Expanding Its Motorsport Portfolio
Formula One Group announced the acquisition of MotoGP, adding the premier motorcycle racing series to its portfolio of global motorsport properties. The deal, confirmed as completed, follows the group's extension of its Concorde Agreement and new media rights partnership with...
Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
Deals•Mar 1, 2026
VOC Port Secures ₹15,000 Cr Funding for Outer Harbour Project
VO Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) announced a ₹15,000 crore investment in its Outer Harbour project to boost cargo‑handling capacity. The port has signed a tripartite agreement with Indian Railway Finance Corporation and Sagarmala Finance Corporation to secure the required funding. The...
The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Verdane to Acquire Augmentum Fintech in £185.7M Take Private Deal
London‑based Augmentum Fintech has agreed to be acquired by Norwegian private‑equity group Verdane in a cash deal valued at approximately £185.7 million. The offer, made through Frontier BidCo, proposes 111 pence per share, a 27% premium to the pre‑announcement price, and will...
Crowdfund Insider
Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Zura Bio Raises $144M in Public Offering to Advance Autoimmune Drug Pipeline
Zura Bio, a clinical‑stage biotechnology firm, completed a $144 million public offering of Class A ordinary shares and pre‑funded warrants, with underwriters fully exercising their option for additional shares. The proceeds will fund Phase 2 trials for its lead candidate tibulizumab and support...
Ventureburn
Deals•Feb 28, 2026
OpenAI Raises $110B in Corporate Funding From Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon
OpenAI announced a $110 billion corporate funding round led by Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon. The capital will be used to expand OpenAI’s global reach and deepen its AI infrastructure, including dedicated inference capacity and training resources. The announcement coincided with...
Computerworld – IT Leadership
Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Zafran Security Secures $60M Series C Funding with Amex Ventures and Existing Backers
Zafran Security, an AI-native threat exposure management startup, announced the closing of a $60 million Series C round. Amex Ventures joined the round alongside existing investors Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts. The capital will fuel Zafran’s AI-driven security platform expansion...
Crowdfund Insider
Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Miso Robotics Acquires Zignyl to Power New AI‑Driven Zippy Dashboard
Miso Robotics, a U.S. restaurant automation firm, announced the acquisition of Zignyl, an operations platform. The deal enables Miso to integrate Zignyl’s technology into a new AI‑powered dashboard called Zippy, allowing restaurant operators to interact with data via a chatbot.
Shopifreaks
Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Global Rights to 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the David Wain‑directed comedy 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' from WME Independent on behalf of the filmmakers. The acquisition marks SPC's fourth Sundance feature acquisition this year, adding...
Deadline
Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Bruce Gordon's Birketu Raises Stake in Nine Entertainment to 23%
Bruce Gordon, through his private investment vehicle Birketu, increased its holding in Nine Entertainment from 19.98% to 22.98%, making him the largest shareholder. The stake increase was disclosed in a recent filing, cementing Gordon's influence over the media company.
TV Tonight (Australia)
Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Rlwrld Secures $26M Seed 2 Funding to Advance Robotics Foundation Models
South Korean AI robotics startup Rlwrld raised $26 million in a Seed‑2 round, bringing its total funding to $26 million. The round was backed by investors including Headline Asia, Z Venture Capital, CJ Logistics, Kakao Investment, Lotte Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, Mirae...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Japanese Government Acquires 40% Stake in Chipmaker Rapidus
The Japanese government announced it has become the largest shareholder in Rapidus Corp., purchasing a 40% stake for 100 billion yen ($640 million). The investment gives the government 11.5% voting rights and aims to secure a stable domestic semiconductor supply.
Kyodo News – English (All)
Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Jest Secures $7M Seed Funding Led by Innovation Endeavors
San Francisco‑based Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, announced it has closed a $7 million seed round. The round was led by Innovation Endeavors and will be used to scale the platform and onboard the first wave of studios.
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 27, 2026
QC Capital Group Invests in My Pediatric Doctor
QC Capital Group announced an investment in My Pediatric Doctor, a US‑based urgent‑care pediatric telemedicine provider. The deal was reported on February 27, 2026, and the investment amount was not disclosed.
PE Hub Europe