Neuralink raises $600 million
Elon Musk's Neuralink, a company dedicated to developing implantable brain-based computer interfaces, received a $600 million injection in a round that valued the company at $9 billion.
The injection reportedly exceeded previous Bloomberg reports, which suggested the company could raise $500 million at a valuation of $8.5 billion.
The company recently said that implanting brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) has the potential to restore movement, improve communication, and expand the human experience.
Restaurant Brands International's Firehouse Subs brand and Mexican brand Foodplay signed an agreement Tuesday to open 100 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Monterrey and other major Mexican cities over the next five years.
The first location will open this year in Monterrey, followed by others in the surrounding area. The expansion will create hundreds of jobs throughout Mexico, the companies reported.
Firehouse Subs currently operates more than 1,300 restaurants in the United States, Canada, and other international markets, with plans to open its first restaurants in Brazil and Australia later this year.
Meta Platforms ' WhatsApp has announced that it is now available on Apple's iPad, allowing users to use the app on a larger screen.
Available features include video and audio calls with up to 32 people, screen sharing, and use of the front and rear cameras, the company said.
The app has been optimized for multitasking, and users can access iPadOS features like Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over to chat or make calls while browsing the web, the company says.
Meta Platforms shares rose 2.43% and Apple shares rose 2.53% on the Nasdaq.
With more than 100 decision-makers from the event planning industry, the SOEM Summit (Security and Organization of Mass Events) takes place this Wednesday.
Among those participating are Ana Arroyo, general director of Ticketmaster Mexico; Pedro Tomás Boticario, director of Emergencies at LALIGA; and Giovanne Domínguez, deputy director of Security at OCESA; who will share best practices and guidelines based on international standards.
President Donald Trump's social media company announced Tuesday that it plans to raise $2.5 billion to build its own Bitcoin reserves.
Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the Republican president's Truth Social network, said in a statement that cryptocurrency will be a key part of its holdings.
The group has signed agreements with 50 institutional investors to capitalize on cryptocurrencies.
Eleconomista
