Boston startup’s robotic tug completes 1,000-mile sea voyage

An automated tugboat controlled by software from Boston's Sea Machines arrived in Hamburg on Friday, the last stop on a 16-day voyage aimed at proving the practicality of self-driving ships. 9:09 a.m.

After inventing the ‘microfridge,’ a serial entrepreneur heads to the cloud

Bob Bennett’s Braintree software company, EngageSmart, recently went public at a valuation of $4 billion. The keys to his success: problem-solving and persistence. 6:29 p.m.

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A good year for cyber gangs attacking Massachusetts

State hearings are being held, legislation has been discussed, and there’s a refreshing clarity that local and state IT systems are outdated and the need to protect them is more urgent than ever. 10:57 a.m.

Uber completes $1.1b acquisition of Drizly, as cannabis marketplace Lantern is spun out

While Uber Eats is known for connecting people to local restaurants, during the pandemic it quickly expanded into alcohol, convenience, grocery, and retail products. 5:11 p.m.

Boston cybersecurity ratings startup Black Kite raises VC round

The company plans to double or triple its local staff. Cybersecurity has been a hot sector locally, with startups such as Snyk, Aura, and BitSight raising hundreds of millions of dollars at a time. 8:00 a.m.

HubSpot stock soars on new payments offerings

The Cambridge company hit an all-time high since it went public in 2014, with a market value of $37 billion. 4:46 p.m.

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Short sellers are coming for Boston tech

With Boston’s growing profile as a tech hub, some local high flyers are drawing the attention of firms that bet on stocks they think will fall. 10:58 a.m.