Five live signals across AI funding, Boston restaurants, and Boston roster moves.
TechCrunch says Prentis is discussing a $100 million round at a $1 billion value. The young lab has not confirmed the talks or its reported customer numbers.
Big funding this early would show that investors still expect computer-use agents to become a major business tool.
Reuters reports that Anduril may raise money in two steps and reach a $100 billion value. Anduril says no funding decision has been made and calls reported terms speculation.
A round near that level would keep defense and physical AI among the hottest places for private money.
A local post, later shared by Mayor Wu, points to 888 Boylston Street in Back Bay. The restaurant still needs city approval, and Din Tai Fung has not announced an opening date.
A famous global chain would draw heavy traffic and add more pressure on local operators already facing high costs.
Mike Vrabel says New England would move a receiver for the right return. Boutte says he hears the trade talk but does not know if he is on the block.
A trade could bring back a pick, but it would also remove a proven deep target for Drake Maye.
ESPN says Boston is likely to make a big move and names a possible package with Miami. No deal is set, and the report says the prospect cost would hurt.
One trade could fill shortstop and catcher, but Boston may have to give up one of its best young players.