WTIA picks 19 startups for latest accelerator cohort
The WTIA has chosen 19 startups for its four-month Founder Cohort Accelerator Program. These companies will receive mentorship and resources to help scale their businesses across Washington state.
Month: November 2025
Whirlpool sues Samsung, LG over microwave patent theft
Whirlpool is taking legal action to stop Samsung and LG from importing microwaves into the US market. The company claims its rivals copied patented technology for over-the-range models. This could significantly impact the kitchen appliance market.
Google’s Translate is becoming the killer app for smart glasses
Google appears to be preparing its Translate app as the standout feature for upcoming smart glasses. The Live Translate feature, powered by Gemini, enables real-time back-and-forth conversations in different languages. This positions Google to dominate the translation space in wearable technology.
Venture Global wants to double its massive LNG facility
The company wants to add 30 million metric tons per annum to the previously approved 28 mtpa. This expansion would make Venture Global a serious contender for world’s top LNG exporter.
Meta Finally Gives Reels Creators Content Protection Tool
Meta has introduced a new content protection tool for Facebook Reels creators in its monetization program. The feature scans for unauthorized reposts and lets creators track, block, or release matches. This marks Meta’s latest move against copycat content creators.
Waymo’s Massive 2026 Robotaxi Expansion Across Texas and Florida
Waymo is accelerating its robotaxi expansion with plans to launch in five new Texas and Florida cities next year. The Alphabet-owned company will begin testing fully autonomous vehicles in these markets within weeks. This represents a major scaling of commercial autonomous vehicle operations across
Microsoft’s AI Push Turns Windows Into Your Writing Assistant
Microsoft is bringing AI-powered text generation across the entire Windows 11 operating system. The features, announced at Ignite 2025, will debut early next year and work offline on Copilot+ PCs.
South Korea’s Latest Biotech Billionaire Made on AI Cancer Drugs
A South Korean biotech company with virtually no revenue has seen its shares skyrocket 190% this year, making its CEO a billionaire. Voronoi’s AI-powered cancer drug pipeline has investors betting big on early-stage treatments targeting breast cancer and lung cancer. The company just started Phase 1
The Game Awards’ RPG Problem Is Getting Worse
This year’s Best RPG nominees include wildly different games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. They represent completely opposite design philosophies. Putting them in the same category might be doing everyone a disservice.
Hytale is officially ‘uncancelled’ after creator buys it back
Hytale is no longer cancelled after Hypixel Studios founder Simon Collins-Laflamme brokered a deal to buy back the IP from Riot Games. The studio has already rehired more than 30 former developers and plans to announce Early Access details soon.