StoreDot achieved over 2000 consecutive, Rappi prepares for IPO and SpaceX

Anduril

Anduril and H.D. Hyundai Heavy have announced a collaboration to expand the naval capabilities of the United States and its allies. The partnership involves integrating Anduril's software solutions with Hyundai's platforms to create new autonomous marine systems. This combines Hyundai's expertise in mass ship production with Anduril's advanced technologies in autonomy and software. The collaboration is focused on strengthening maritime capabilities.

Anthropic

Anthropic A.I. has launched a beta version of the "Tool Use" feature for its artificial intelligence model Claude, allowing the integration of external tools for real-time data access. This enables Claude to handle complex queries with the integration of third-party services, which is particularly relevant for the crypto and blockchain communities.

“All models can handle correcting [sic] choosing a tool from 250+ tools provided the user query contains all necessary parameters for the intended tool with >90% accuracy. These limits apply to the total number of tools, regardless of complexity.”

Animoca Brands

The Japanese division of Animoca Brands, Animoca Brands Japan, has announced the creation of a platform for launching NFTs in Japan, marking a significant step in the development of Web3. The event planned for the summer of 2024 highlights the company's commitment to fostering innovations in non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

SpaceX

SpaceX conducted its second national security launch of the year, sending a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on the USSF-62 mission for the U.S. Space Force. The mission aimed to deliver the WSF-M satellite into low Earth orbit. The satellite, developed by BAE Systems, is equipped with an instrument for monitoring sea winds and tropical cyclones and is designed to provide crucial meteorological data to the military. The rocket's first stage successfully returned to Earth, landing eight minutes after launch.

Rappi

One of Latin America's most valuable startups, Rappi Inc., has hired its first Chief Financial Officer, Tiago Azevedo, to prepare for a future IPO. Azevedo, previously employed at MercadoLibre and The Hershey Company, is now based in São Paulo. Founded in Bogotá in 2015 and operating in several countries, the company reached break-even at the end of 2023 and continues to expand, especially in Mexico and Brazil, after acquiring a competitor. Rappi has transformed from a grocery and restaurant delivery service into an app offering everything from travel to credit cards, valued at $5.25 billion.

StoreDot

StoreDot has become the first company to achieve over 2000 consecutive cycles of high-speed charging (XFC) while retaining more than 80% of the initial battery capacity. This allows electric vehicle drivers to charge their cars daily without damaging the battery. Achieving such metrics represents a significant breakthrough in the industry, promising durability and increased value in the electric vehicle market. StoreDot continues to scale and validate the stability of its revolutionary technology, collaborating with more than 15 car brands.

Sift

Sift took first place in two of the three fraud-related categories in the G2 reports for spring 2024. Sift leads in fraud detection and risk-based authentication and has been recognized as a leader in detecting suspicious activity in e-commerce. Sift's recognition is based on honest user feedback, and the company has maintained leadership in these categories for several quarters.

Shield AI

Shield AI [announced] a deal to acquire Australian company Sentient Vision Systems. The merger aims to enhance reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities for a defense and security sector facing modern challenges. Shield AI and Sentient have developed the "Sentient Observer" system, intended for large-scale observation, which the company plans to deploy this year. The system promises to provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to expensive drones and manned aircraft.

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