Innovation

Energous (WATT) Partnering With ams OSRAM For Agricultural Wireless Solutions

By Annie Baker ● Jan 3, 2023

Energous (WATT), a leading developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks, and ams OSRAM, a global leader in optical solutions, announced a collaboration on a wirelessly powered multi-spectral light sensor for Controlled-Environment Agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming.

Caesars Entertainment Deploys Sports Betting in Ohio (CZR)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 2, 2023

Caesars Entertainment (CZR) announced that its sports betting wagering platform Caesars Sportsbook is officially live on desktops and available for download on iOS and Android for Ohio residents.

Federal Reserve Approves Of 0.5% Rate Hike

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 15, 2022

The Federal Reserve said it will be raising the short-term borrowing rate by another 0.5%. These are the details.

Twitter Suspends @ElonJet Account, Which Tracks Locations Of Elon Musk’s Private Jet

By Annie Baker ● Dec 14, 2022

Twitter has permanently suspended an account that was tracking the location of Elon Musk’s private jet. These are the details.

Restaurant Brands (QSR) Names Former Domino’s CEO Patrick Doyle As Executive Chairman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 16, 2022

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) announced it has appointed Patrick Doyle as Executive Chairman. These are the details.

Why Ouster (OUST) And Velodyne (VLDR) Are Merging

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 7, 2022

Ouster (OUST) and Velodyne (VLDR) announced a merger. This is why.

Funding Roundup: SubjectWell, Alto Neuroscience, ConnexPay, SUN METALON, Wispr, Paragraph, Merge, InfinyOn, Shadowbox, Electronic Caregiver, And Grafbase

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2022

This is a list of some of the companies that were recently funded.

University Of Miami Receives Grants To Work On AI To Fight Health Equities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 14, 2022

The University of Miami announced it received grants to build AI and machine learning (ML) projects to take on health equities. These are the details.

Netflix (NFLX) ‘Basic With Ads’ Launching On November 3 For $6.99 Per Month

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2022

Netflix (NFLX) announced that its “Basic With Ads” plan is launching on November 3 for $6.99 per month. These are the details.

Why Centerbridge and Bridgeport Are Buying Computer Services (CSVI) For $1.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 22, 2022

Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (CSVI) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired for $1.6 billion. These are the details.

McDonald’s (MCD) Reveals Board Changes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 22, 2022

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) announced several changes to its board. These are the details.

XPO Logistics (XPO) Names Brokerage Spin-Off ‘RXO’

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has announced a new company identity created in connection with the planned spin-off of its tech-enabled brokerage platform. These are the details.

Moderna (MRNA) Announces First Participant In Phase 1 Trial Of Nipah Virus Vaccine mRNA-1215

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) announced the first participant has been dosed in a Phase 1 trial of its Nipah virus (NiV) vaccine candidate mRNA-1215. These are the details.

Plug Power (PLUG) Secures 5 MW Electrolyzer Sale To Irving Oil

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) announced it has secured a contract to deliver a 5 megawatt (MW) containerized proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system to Irving Oil. These are the details.

Peloton (PTON) Exiting Owned-Manufacturing Operations And Expanding Relationship With Rexon

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) announced it is exiting all owned-manufacturing operations. These are the details.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Partnership With HCL Expanded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) announced an expansion of its collaboration with HCL Technologies to introduce combined solutions that help secure digital and cloud transformations for customers. These are the details.

Accenture (ACN) Federal Services Granted $199 Million TSA Contract

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

Accenture Federal Services (AFS) was awarded a ten-year $199 million contract from the TSA. These are the details.

Virgin Atlantic Chooses Viasat (VSAT) For In-Flight Connectivity In New Airbus A330-900 Fleet

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced Virgin Atlantic has selected Viasat's industry-leading in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution for its new Airbus A330-900 aircraft. These are the details.

Spirit Airlines (SAVE) Launches Nonstop Service To San Antonio, TX

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 12, 2022

Spirit Airlines announced it is launching non-stop service to San Antonio. These are the details.

Intel (INTC) Hires April Miller Boise As EVP And Chief Legal Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2022

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) announced that April Miller Boise has been appointed EVP and chief legal officer. These are the details.

DocuSign (DOCU) And Microsoft (MSFT) Expanding Global Strategic Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2022

DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) announced an expansion of its global strategic partnership with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) to accelerate how people collaborate and come to agreements in the “anywhere economy.”

Amazon, National Safety Council, And Other Employers Aiming To Reduce Workplace Injuries By 25%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 3, 2022

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), the National Safety Council (NSC), and several other employers have unveiled an MSD Pledge to reduce the most common workplace injury. These are the details.

Why Accenture (ACN) Is Buying ARZ

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2022

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced it is buying Allgemeines Rechenzentrum GmbH (ARZ). This is why.

Microsoft Introduces Surface Laptop Go 2: Details You Should Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2022

Microsoft has introduced the new Surface Laptop Go 2. These are the details.

AMD (AMD) Expanding High-Performance Compute Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2022

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced that it is expanding its High Performance Compute (HPC) Fund with the addition of 7 petaflops of computing power. These are the details.

Tesla Has Delivered 4 Megapacks To Bitcoin Mining Facility In Texas

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2022

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has delivered 4 Megapacks to a new Bitcoin mining facility in Texas. These are the details.

Apple (AAPL) To Increase Starting Pay To At Least $22 Per Hour, Says Report

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2022

There are reports that Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has notified employees that it is increasing the starting pay for hourly workers to a minimum of $22 per hour. These are the details.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Signs Global Enterprise Deal With Stellantis (STLA)

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 25, 2022

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) announced a partnership with one of the world’s leading automakers and mobility providers Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA). These are the details.

Amazon (AMZN) Has Opened Its First Physical Fashion Retail Store

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 25, 2022

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has officially opened its first physical retail store. These are the details.

Stryker (SYK) Launches EasyFuse Dynamic Compression System For Foot And Ankle Applications

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 25, 2022

Stryker (NYSE: SYK) has announced the launch of its EasyFuse Dynamic Compression System. These are the details.