Mass High Tech News
Member-Only Webinar: Inside the data center boom
In our latest member-only webinar, we take a closer look at the data center boom and what it means for local economies, commercial real estate and more.
Quantum firm Qblox begins manufacturing, shipping in Massachusetts
The North American headquarters in Boston is expanding its footprint to include systems integration and logistics. Operations at the new facility begin April 1.
Nth Cycle snags 10-year deal to supply battery materials as rare earth recycling scales up
Nth Cycle is gearing up for a big expansion both in the U.S. and overseas to fulfill a "unicorn" contract worth more than a billion dollars.
Boston startup wins SXSW Pitch award
The Boston-based startup won the Healthcare, AssistiveTech & BioTech category in Austin over the weekend.
Green steel startup pushes back job cuts following industrial accident
The Woburn-based green steel company secured funding to delay layoffs for 71 workers following a critical equipment failure at its Brazilian manufacturing site.
Boston software firm to hire 100 employees, open new office
The workflow automation company became a unicorn last year.
Boston startup Quotient AI acquired by San Francisco data analytics giant
Quotient AI was founded in 2023 by engineers who led quality improvement for GitHub Copilot. The acquisition comes as Databricks launches Genie Code.
Cambridge startup launches video-first app to disrupt resumes, hiring
The Cambridge startup secured $2 million in seed funding to replace traditional resumes with a video-first networking platform.
iRobot launches its smallest Roomba ever to turn around sales
At approximately half the size of a traditional Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, the Mini plays "a big part" in the company's next phase of business after the acquisition by Picea.
CVS teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI health platform
The HIPAA-compliant platform will aggregate data from insurers, providers, pharmacies and labs. Launch is expected later this year.
The National Beat: As AI adoption surges, one company lays off 4K workers
Keep reading to catch up on the latest AI-related layoffs making headlines, as well as a city's desire to get in on an aerial highway system that could one day be filled with autonomous air taxis. Plus, a beverage brand is making a splash in sustainable packaging and hopes others follow suit.
Commentary: Women face triple threat as AI reshapes work — higher risk, less power, less training
Local business leader writes that women hold less than 25% of AI leadership roles while facing higher displacement risk, creating a trajectory problem that affects entire organizations.
Massachusetts startups among 45 finalists at SXSW pitch competition in Austin
Four Massachusetts startups will pitch at the Austin festival next week, competing for funding in front of venture capitalists and industry experts.
Boston's once-vital startup hub sits empty as developer goes silent on promised reopening
The Seaport innovation hub once hosted more than 400,000 attendees. Founders say the free workspace fostered connections impossible elsewhere.
Private school for elite athletes takes over former Bose campus in $82M deal
The boarding school's founders spent nearly a decade developing the program before buying the property for $2.3 million in 2024.
Teradar completes defense project as federal funding for small business innovation faces hurdles
The Boston startup recently completed a $1.8 million Department of Defense grant to adapt its autonomous vehicle sensors for battlefield drone detection.
Whoop plots hiring spree for hundreds of roles
Whoop plans to add hundreds of roles globally. Most of the new positions will be based at the company's Boston headquarters.
Calling all young, local entrepreneurs and innovators: 25 Under 25 nominations now open
Know a young, innovative go-getter in Greater Boston? Nominate them for this year's BostInno 25 Under 25.
Wayfair's new 150,000-square-foot store to open later this month
The 150,000-square-foot store replaces a former Walmart at The District at Howell Mill. It is the second large-format location for the Boston retailer.
Lowell moves to halt data center construction for one year amid resident backlash
Lowell residents say the moratorium would prevent 'expansion by stealth' while the city develops regulations for the construction and expansion of data centers.
