FedEx and Stripe to Integrate Logistics Data into Lending Decisions
FedEx and Stripe are partnering to use real-time logistics and inventory data to streamline small business lending, with a new solution expected to launch in 2027.

FedEx and Stripe are partnering to use real-time logistics and inventory data to streamline small business lending, with a new solution expected to launch in 2027.

Biohub has launched a $1.8 billion initiative supported by Google, Meta, and the U.S. government to develop AI models capable of simulating the behavior of living cells.

AI agents now account for half of all traffic on the Federal Reserve’s FRED database, driving a 150% annual increase in usage.

A variety of open-source tools and visualizers allow users to track Bitcoin blockchain data, mempool activity, and network metrics through 3D interfaces and generative audio.

LexisNexis and IMS are partnering to enable insurance apps to track driving behavior directly from smartphones without the need for additional hardware.

Instacart is launching a real-time shelf-mapping tool that utilizes data from 600,000 shoppers to provide retailers with granular inventory visibility.

SpaceX is exploring the purchase of data from distressed startups to train its Grok AI models as the company continues to expand its AI infrastructure and partnerships.

Market intelligence provider Kaiko has raised $53 million in a funding round led by S&P Global to expand its crypto data platform and pursue further acquisitions.

Data provider Kaiko has raised $110 million in a funding round led by S&P Global to expand its regulated infrastructure for institutional digital asset trading.

China’s National Data Administration is creating new standards for embodied AI to accelerate the commercial deployment of humanoid robots by the end of 2026.

A Productrise study reveals that Google's AI Mode displays significantly higher prices and fewer shopping options compared to traditional search results.

Auto.ru has launched a feature providing users with exclusive access to vehicle damage photos sourced from the Audatex database.

Avto.ru now includes photos of vehicle damage in its history reports, sourced from the Audatex database to provide users with visual evidence of past insurance claims.

Google has launched WeatherNext 3, an AI weather model that uses real-time satellite data to provide hourly forecasts with five times the resolution of its predecessor.

Robotics data startup XDOF is in late-stage talks to raise a Series B round at a $1.2 billion valuation, just three months after exiting stealth mode.
