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cnbc.comAllbirds to Rebrand as Newbird AI and Sell Footwear Assets for GPU Investments
Allbirds, a shoe company, announced it will rebrand to Newbird AI and convert its assets to acquire high-performance GPU assets. The company is selling all of its brands and footwear as part of the shift to an AI focus. Its stock ($BIRD) rose as much as 875% on the day of the ann…
redir.folha.com.brFord Executive Doug Field to Depart Next Month, Alan Clarke Named Successor
Doug Field is leaving Ford Motor Company after leading electric vehicle and software development since 2021. Alan Clarke, currently heading Ford's California skunkworks lab, will replace him as vice president of advanced development projects. Field cited the maturity of Ford's UE…
SemaforUAE Minister Outlines Strait of Hormuz Priorities in Iran-US Discussions
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, spoke at Semafor World Economy on Wednesday, emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz should remain free from any single nation's control. She said the UAE prioritizes reopening the strait in any Iran-US security…
The War ZoneGermany Tests Airdropping Wiesel Tankettes for Airborne Forces
The German Army has conducted tests to airdrop Wiesel tankettes from A400M transport aircraft. These small vehicles provide rapid firepower deployment for paratroopers without needing landing infrastructure. The trials support broader military transformations in response to regio…
Washington ExaminerFederal Jury Convicts Defendant on Gun Charges in Delaware Trial
A federal jury in Wilmington, Delaware, found the defendant guilty on all three felony gun charges related to a 2018 firearm purchase. The charges involved lying about drug use on a background check form and possessing a gun while addicted to or using illegal drugs. Sentencing is…
forbes.comWaymo Opens Public Robotaxi Rides in Miami and Orlando, Introduces Teen Accounts in Phoenix
Waymo announced that fully autonomous robotaxi rides are now available to the general public in Miami and Orlando. The company also introduced highway travel in Miami and accounts for teens ages 14 to 17 in Phoenix. These services began on April 15, 2026.
forbes.com (News photo)Allbirds Stock Surges After Announcing Pivot to AI Compute Services
Allbirds, a former shoe company, announced a shift to providing AI GPU services under the name NewBird AI, leading to a sharp increase in its stock price. The company plans to raise $50 million to acquire GPU assets amid high demand for AI compute resources. Sales had previously…