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The 9 top biotech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

JULIE BORT

Here is the full list of the biotech and pharma Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis

REBECCA BELLAN

Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.

Can AI fix the operating room? This startup thinks so

THERESA LOCONSOLO

There's plenty of hype around AI and robots in healthcare, but the problem that's actually costing hospitals money right now is operating room coordination. Two to four hours of OR time is lost every single day, not because of the surgeries themselves, but because of everything in between from manual scheduling and coordination chaos to guesswork about room […]

Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout

SEAN O'KANE

The company also said its robotaxis navigated more than 7,000 dark stoplights successfully on Saturday.

Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling

JENNIFER OUELLETTE

"You're Santa Claus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year." Acting out may shatter "the magic."

The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet

REBECCA SZKUTAK

Europe's startup market hasn't produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change.

The year data centers went from backend to center stage

LUCAS ROPEK

Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.

Nvidia acquires AI chip challenger Groq for $20B, report says

AMANDA SILBERLING

With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.

Sealy Promo Code: Save $200 on Mattresses This Month

JULIA FORBES

Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.

Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 20% Off | December 2025

NENA FARRELL

Save 20% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.

‘Wolf DNA’ Lurks in Many Modern Dog Breeds

RITSUKO KAWAI

Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day canines carry a small amount of wolf genes.

How a $200 Fake Fireplace From Home Depot Soothed My Soul

LISA WOOD SHAPIRO

Research shows that watching a simulated fire may have real psychological benefits.

2025’s Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest

JULIAN CHOKKATTU

If anything, iPhones and Pixels are practically vanilla. The next generation is thinner, more transparent, and folds in half. That’s a good thing.

The Gloves Are Off in the Fight for Your Right to Repair

BOONE ASHWORTH

This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the companies controlling who fixes their stuff aren’t giving up that power willingly.

How to Set Up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones

SIMON HILL

Here's how to make iPhone and Android devices a little easier to use.