Tech news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

In Tech on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Intel bets $2.2B on quantum software; VW courts Xpeng. Also: Robinhood CEO's Harmonic AI startup expands into software and chip design verification; Bedrock Robotics self-driving excavators raise $600 million at $4.1 billion valuation.

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Robinhood CEO's Harmonic AI startup expands into software and chip design verification.Reuters · Oct 27, 7:56 PM

Intel acquires Israeli quantum software company Classiq for $2.2 billion.Bisnow · Oct 27, 5:45 PM
Bedrock Robotics self-driving excavators raise $600 million at $4.1 billion valuation.Techzine Global · Oct 27, 10:25 AM
Volkswagen considers Chinese EV software from Xpeng to cut costs significantly.Technology Org · Oct 27, 9:44 AM
Startup plans to illuminate Earth with artificial light; astronomers warn it would destroy night sky.Mother Jones · Oct 27, 11:47 AM
London robotics startup Machenta secures $40 million seed investment for autonomous systems.Tech.eu · Oct 27, 1:03 PM
Nigerian researcher Mary-Brenda Akoda wins science prize for AI-powered MRI technology.IT Brief UK · Oct 27, 5:56 PM

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