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Waymo Secures $5B Loan From Blackstone, PIMCO to Expand Robotaxi Services
Waymo secures its first $5 billion loan from lenders including Blackstone and PIMCO to expand robotaxi services across the U.S. and international markets.
Shivangi Yadav
Technology writer, AI and startups
Covers AI companies, startup funding, digital platforms and consumer technology, and the regulation shaping them.
About Shivangi
Shivangi Yadav is a technology writer at TechAmerica.ai, covering artificial intelligence, startups, digital platforms, consumer technology, mobility, and emerging technologies.
Her reporting follows major developments across the global technology industry, from AI companies and startup funding to product launches, regulatory investigations, software platforms, and changes affecting large technology markets.
At TechAmerica.ai, Shivangi looks beyond the initial announcement to understand what a development means in practice. Her coverage often examines how new technologies, regulatory decisions, and business moves could affect companies, consumers, and the wider industry.
She writes for an international audience, focusing on clear, well-researched reporting that gives readers useful context on fast-moving technology stories.
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Latest Articles by Shivangi Yadav
AICal AI Co-Founder Raises $10M for Persona AI Assistant and $179 Wearable
Cal AI co-founder Zach Yadegari raises $10 million for Persona, a personal AI assistant with a $179 wearable band, privacy controls and a free iMessage beta.
AIGoogle Launches AI Edge Foresight, an Offline AI Meeting Notes App for Mac
Google introduces AI Edge Foresight, an offline meeting note-taking app for Apple Silicon Macs, powered by Gemma models with transcription and document search.
AIManus Raises Over $500M After Meta Deal Collapse, Eyes AI Agent Growth
Manus raises more than $500 million in funding led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital after its $2 billion Meta acquisition collapsed under Chinese regulatory pressure.
HardwareAmazon Launches Alexa Tablets With Google Play and Alexa+, Starting at $230
Amazon unveils three Android-powered Alexa tablets with Google Play access, Alexa+ features and prices starting at $229.99, launching October 14 in North America.
TransportationUber and Pony.ai Plan London Robotaxi Service With Gen-7 Testing
Uber and Pony.ai plan to test Gen-7 robotaxis in London within weeks, expanding their European partnership as they prepare to launch a driverless ride-hailing service.
StartupsVesta Raises $30M to Automate Mortgage Lending With AI Agents
Vesta raises $30 million in Series B funding led by Conversion Capital to automate mortgage processing, underwriting and loan workflows using AI agents.
BriefMecka AI Raises $60M From Sequoia to Train Robots Using Human Motion Data
Mecka AI raises $60 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia Capital, with Nvidia and Microsoft backing its human motion data platform for robot training.
VentureEndeavor Catalyst Raises $320M Fund to Back Startups Beyond Silicon Valley
Endeavour Catalyst closes a $320 million fifth fund to invest in startups beyond Silicon Valley, bringing assets under management to more than $850 million.
BriefNous Research Raises $90M at $1.5B Valuation, Expands Hermes AI to Businesses
Nous Research raises $90 million at a $1.5 billion valuation to expand its open-source Hermes AI agent into business workflows with privacy-focused controls.
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