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An eye implant that projects laser images onto the retina is the concept behind a new patent from Dallas-based Verily Life Sciences. The system pairs an intraocular implant with a head-worn camera that captures and transmits scenes to the eye in real time. Dallas law firm Haynes and Boone prosecuted the patent. [Composite illustration: Sources, U.S. Patent No. 12529886, Fig. 1 and 3; DI Studio]
Patented: Verily Life Sciences’ Intraocular Laser Projection System and Other North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Feb 18, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 20 with a total of 104 patents granted.
by David Seeley |
Feb 18, 2026
This is the latest move in the mining sector for Caterpillar, the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. The company has been a leader in innovative autonomous mining solutions, including its Cat MineStar Command system for autonomous hauling, drilling, and more.
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by Quincy Preston |
Feb 17, 2026
Inbenta CEO Melissa Solis—who built North Texas-based GIACT Systems from $300 to a $610M exit—talks AI deployment failures, customer culture, and who gets a seat at the table on the Women Disrupting Tech Podcast.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 17, 2026
Fort Worth's Wilks Development said Austin-based TYLER'S will be the first retail tenant in its 217-acre mixed-use Firefly Park development, now being built along PGA Parkway.
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Snehal Fulzele, founder and CEO of Uptiq.ai [Photo: Uptiq.ai]
North Texas’ Uptiq Raises $25M Series B to Scale AI Solutions and Launch Qore for Builders
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 17, 2026
The round follows an earlier $12 million raise announced by Uptiq in October. The McKinney-based company said the funding will help further scale and expand Qore, its flagship platform combining document intelligence, an extensive set of financial skills, multi-agent workflows, and secure integrations into a single system.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 17, 2026
Founded in 2016 "by restaurant people for restaurant people," Plein Air offers marketing, technology, and data consultation to more than 75 clients across the U.S., including True Food Kitchen, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Main Event, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 17, 2026
Co-founded in 1995 by CEO Nancy Janzen and her husband, CTO John Janzen, StaffReady delivers a platform purpose-built for managing clinical workforces across multiple healthcare industries, Exa said
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 16, 2026
Satish Mehta will oversee Varsity Brands' product and technology strategies, building digital platforms, data-driven experiences, and secure systems. The Farmers Branch-based company was acquired for $4.75 billion in 2024 by NY-based KKR.
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The Charles Main Dining Room Seating [Photo: Samantha Marie Photography]
The Last Word: The Charles Gets a New Look in the Dallas Design District
by David Seeley | Feb 12, 2026
The Charles opened in the Dallas Design District in 2018 as the first-ever concept from Dallas-based Duro Hospitality. After a brief closing recently to enable a redesign, the restaurant has reopened with a new look and new menu offerings and "is stepping confidently into its next era."
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 12, 2026
"Omnium challenges traditional ideas of performance and ability, and we’re proud to celebrate that spirit here in Garland—where everyone belongs, and everyone has something remarkable to offer,” said Amy Rosenthal, cultural arts director for the city of Garland.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 12, 2026
Allvia was formed through Trinity Hunt's investment in San Jose-based Melita Group, a human resources, benefits administration, and payroll provider. Fred Pettijohn has been named as Allvia's CEO.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 12, 2026
Founding members of the advisory board include Edward Crawford, co-founder and co-CEO of Coltala Holdings; Amanda Brock, co-CEO of Solaris Energy Infrastructure (NYSE: SEI); and Scott Mueller, managing director of the Southwestern region at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS).
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Apptronik founders Nicholas Paine, left, and Jeff Cardenas. [Photo: Apptronik]
AT&T Ventures Among New Backers as Humanoid Robotics Startup Apptronik Nears $1B in Total Funding
by Quincy Preston | Feb 11, 2026
The Austin-based maker of the Apollo humanoid robot closed a $520M Series A-X extension, bringing its total Series A to more than $935M and total capital raised to nearly $1B. Dallas-based AT&T Ventures joins Google, Mercedes-Benz, John Deere, and others in the round.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 11, 2026
Throughout her career, Jennifer Jones has led large-scale transformations spanning brand, customer experience, employee experience, service design, workplace automation, and AI-enabled operating models, the Dallas-based global professional services firm said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 11, 2026
Vince Capone takes on the CEO role as Spectral AI prepares for the commercialization of its proprietary, non-invasive, AI-driven burn wound assessment device the DeepView System. The company was named to TIME's 2025 list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies last September.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 11, 2026
The appointments of William Reau and Mani Nedunchelian come at pivotal moment, LateralCare said, because healthcare organizations are looking to stabilize revenue and reduce operational loads, driving demand for AI-native systems that work beyond task-level automation to provide autonomy, accountability, and measurable impact throughout the revenue cycle.
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