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Alfred is a Hawthorne, California startup building a software platform to accelerate engineering workflows for robotics and automotive companies, backed by Sam Altman through Hydrazine Capital.... MORE

Sazerac entered the Tennessee whiskey category with the launch of AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey, the flagship expression from AJ Bond Distillery. Created by master distillers Allisa Henley and the late... MORE

Ashland introduced Eternight™ biofunctional, an iris-root extract developed for longevity-focused skincare, featuring a [3R] framework of Rest, Restore and Reverse that targets mitochondrial... MORE

Board, a New York-based startup focused on in-person interactive gaming, raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Union Square Ventures to expand its “together tech” platform. The... MORE

X launched React With Video, a new response format that allows users to record video replies directly to posts, expanding commentary options beyond reposts and Quote Posts. The feature debuted on... MORE

Segede Industrie manufactured a recycled-zamak cap for L.T. Piver’s revived line of eaux de parfum and colognes, featuring 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) zamak and a silhouette inspired by the... MORE

Autonomous workplace agents represent a significant shift in enterprise software, moving beyond reactive AI assistants toward systems that can independently manage tasks and workflows. Microsoft... MORE

Enhanced bioavailability nutrition is reshaping the sports supplement industry by focusing on how effectively the body absorbs and utilizes active ingredients. CarnoSyn 4X represents this shift... MORE

H1, a healthcare data platform that provides physician and healthcare-industry information to pharmaceutical companies, hospital systems and insurers, raised $40 million in funding led by CVS... MORE

Tilley expanded its Canadian retail footprint with a new 2,600-square-foot store at The Well in Toronto, part of a recent series of openings that also includes Victoria and an upcoming location at... MORE

Manufacturable fusion infrastructure is reshaping how next-generation energy technologies move from research environments toward commercial deployment. Pacific Fusion's approach focuses on creating... MORE

AI sports coaching platforms are reshaping how athletes access training guidance and product recommendations by bringing personalized support into digital environments. Coach by DICK'S extends the... MORE

Regional discovery dining is creating new ways for consumers to explore food and beverage culture beyond familiar destinations. Honley Wine Bar embraces this approach by introducing a different... MORE

Licensed flavor collaborations are becoming an increasingly popular way for food companies to capture consumer attention and create new snacking experiences. Conagra Brands showcased this strategy... MORE

Experiential trade shows are transforming traditional industry events by prioritizing curated interactions, guided discovery, and hospitality-driven engagement over conventional exhibition formats.... MORE

Circular packaging coatings are helping manufacturers improve the functionality of recyclable packaging without relying on traditional plastic-based solutions. Siegwerk’s CIRKIT NOVASEAL... MORE

Autonomous precision landscaping is reshaping how homeowners manage outdoor spaces by combining artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and automated navigation into a single lawn care system.... MORE

IP-driven attraction reimagining is helping theme parks refresh existing experiences by combining recognizable franchises with new storytelling, technology, retail, and dining elements. Disney’s... MORE

Audiray launched the X5, a portable 4K UHD projector that combines projection, stereo audio, karaoke functionality and smart TV features in a single device. Introduced through a Kickstarter... MORE

The Danish Technological Institute (DTI) and its partners developed a 3D-printed “smart skin” for space robots, featuring integrated sensors, embedded electronics and structures designed to... MORE

Google folded its long-running Google Display Network into its AI-powered Demand Gen platform, creating a unified system for visual advertising across YouTube, Discover and Gmail. The platform uses... MORE

Tether launched the QVAC SDK, an open-source framework that lets developers run AI features directly on devices, featuring peer-to-peer distribution and a single codebase for multiple operating... MORE

Tractor Supply Co. acquired VIP Petcare from PetIQ, bringing the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S. into its pet-health platform. VIP Petcare operates community veterinary... MORE

Canonical launched Workshop, a developer environment manager designed to standardize reproducible workspaces and agentic AI sandboxes through declarative YAML-based configuration. The platform... MORE

AWS launched the Agentic Shopping Assistant on AWS, a retail AI solution that enables brands to build conversational shopping experiences using technology informed by Amazon’s Alexa for Shopping.... MORE

M&S expanded its frozen dessert offering with 47 new and improved own-label ice creams and ice lollies, introducing a range designed to appeal to family shoppers while emphasizing quality... MORE

Samsung introduced WindFree Good Sleep, a feature that allows Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners to use sleep data from Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch devices to automatically adjust temperature... MORE

Prepared Foods outlined a framework for protein fractions that reframes how formulators evaluate protein ingredients, featuring bioactive peptides, free amino acids, collagen hydrolysates and other... MORE

Major brands including Target, Kimberly-Clark and Catalyst Brands expanded the use of AI within company-run marketing operations, using global capability centres in India to support content... MORE

Bitrix24 launched Bitrix24 Copilot, an embedded AI layer that transforms its CRM platform into a centralized operating environment for small and midsize businesses. The system integrates AI across... MORE

Nurse Capital partnered with the University City Science Center to connect nurse-founded startups with the Capital Readiness Program (CRP), a five-day, in-person bootcamp designed to prepare... MORE

Stellar Alpina, a Zurich-based SpaceTech startup, secured €3.8 million in pre-seed funding to advance its rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) technology for in-space mobility applications.... MORE

Meta began testing paid subscriptions for its Meta AI app and website, introducing Meta One Plus and Meta One Premium to provide expanded AI capabilities for consumers, creators and businesses.... MORE

Slate opened pre-orders for its all-electric Slate EV truck, with configurations and non-refundable US$300 deposits launching on June 24. The vehicle is built around a minimalist “Blank Slate”... MORE

Kopa.ai, a Vilnius-based startup, launched Kopa Co-pilot, an agentic AI platform designed to function as an operating system for e-commerce teams, featuring autonomous task execution and workflow... MORE

DGIST, KAIST, GIST and UNIST launched GRAVITY 2026, a student startup competition designed to support science- and technology-based ventures through funding, mentoring and global expansion... MORE