Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen
The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW’s EVs.
Kentucky woman rejects $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center
A “major artificial intelligence company” reportedly offered a Kentucky women $26 million to build a data center on their farm.
Crusoe makes big battery buys for its data centers
Form Energy and Redwood Materials both received orders from the data center developer.
Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs, says Fortnite engagement is down
Epic Games also increased the price of V-Bucks, the Fortnite in-game currency.
Despite bitter rivalry, Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs back $35M predictions markets VC fund
As prediction markets explode, the new firm called 5(c) Capital, will back startups supporting the burgeoning category.
Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16
Pinterest’s chief compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, saying children need similar protections.
Why scientists can’t get a laugh
Humor is hard to pull off in front of a cold audience, full stop.
A French Navy officer accidentally leaked the location of an aircraft carrier by logging his run on Strava
A French naval officer went on a run around the deck of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, inadvertently leaking the warship’s location when he uploaded the workout to Strava.
Geothermal startup Fervo catapults itself over the ‘valley of death’
Fervo landed a large new loan with terms that strongly suggest the company’s most turbulent days are behind it.
Marquis says over 672,000 people had personal and financial data stolen in ransomware attack
Fintech company Marquis is notifying hundreds of thousands of people that hackers stole their personal and financial information, including their Social Security numbers.