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Cursor AI Eyes $2 Billion Funding Round at $50 Billion Valuation as Revenue Triples
AI coding startup Cursor is in advanced talks to raise at least $2 billion at a $50 billion pre-money valuation. The company expects its revenue to triple to over $6 billion by end of 2026, marking one of the fastest B2B software scaling stories on record.
Honor Robot Breaks Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing
A humanoid robot made by Chinese smartphone company Honor completed the Beijing half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by over 6 minutes. The achievement highlights China's rapid advances in robotics technology.
Scientists Develop Soil-Powered Fuel Cells for Underground Sensors
Researchers have created fuel cells that generate electricity from microbes living in soil, offering a battery-free solution for underground monitoring systems. The technology works in both wet and dry conditions.
↗ Linked storyNorthwestern Engineers Create Artificial Neurons That Successfully Communicate with Living Brain Cells
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed printed artificial neurons that can directly communicate with real brain cells. The flexible devices generated electrical signals that successfully activated living mouse brain tissue, marking a breakthrough in brain-computer interfaces.
OpenAI Executives Exodus: Three Senior Leaders Exit as Company Shuts Down Sora and Refocuses on Enterprise
OpenAI lost three key executives in a single day, including Sora head Bill Peebles and former CPO Kevin Weil. The departures come as the company discontinues its video AI tool Sora and dismantles its science research division to focus on enterprise applications.
Meta Raises VR Headset Prices by $50-100 Citing AI-Driven Memory Chip Shortages
Meta will increase Quest VR headset prices starting April 19, with the Quest 3S jumping to $349.99 and Quest 3 rising to $599.99. The company cited surging memory chip costs driven by massive AI data center demand from major tech companies.