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BackOps, which makes automation tools for supply chain operations, raised a $26M Series A led by Theory Ventures (Natalie Breymeyer/Axios)

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BackOps, which makes automation tools for supply chain operations, raised a $26M Series A led by Theory Ventures  —  BackOps, which makes automation tools for supply chain operations, raised a $26 million Series A round, CEO Sean McCarthy tells Axios exclusively.

Dyson’s new stain-spotting AI robovac is now available

Dyson's latest autonomous robot vacuum cleaner first debuted during IFA 2025 in Berlin last September. The Spot+Scrub Ai Robot is the company's follow-up to its 360 Vis Nav robovac launched in 2023 with upgrades that include a new self-cleaning roller mop, a multifunction dock, and lasers that can identify stains. It's available now through Dyson's […]

Rivian R2 prices revealed: you’re going to have to wait longer for that $45,000 version

When Rivian first revealed the R2 in 2024, a lot of the excitement was centered on the starting price of $45,000 - placing it slightly below the current average selling price for a new internal combustion vehicle. Finally, here was a decently sized electric SUV with great design and impressive software that wouldn't require taking […]

Honda cancels Zero Series EVs, citing ‘extremely challenging’ situation

Farewell, Honda Zero. We never knew thee. Honda is cancelling its Zero Series SUV and Saloon, as well as the Acura RSX EVs, citing an "extremely challenging earnings situation." The Japanese automaker, which unsuccessfully tried to merge with Nissan last year, said it expected to make a net loss of ¥360 billion (~$2.5 billion) to […]

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy failed most of its students

While the young adult spin on Star Trek started strong, the writers failed most of their characters