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Six North Texas inventors worked on this new 7-Eleven patent. [Image: USPTO Patent #12749284, DI Studio]
Patented: 7-Eleven’s Item-Recognition Tech and 121 More Inventions Across North Texas
by Dave Head | Oct 21, 2026
Irving-based 7-Eleven received two patents tied to inventory tracking and computer vision, as North Texas ranked No. 10 among 250 U.S. metros for patent activity the week of Sept. 29.
by Sandra Engelland |
Aug 11, 2026
The California-based company’s 45,000-square-foot lease at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet is the first significant North Texas presence for the electric air taxi maker. Joby says it will test flights across Dallas-Fort Worth in September under the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 29, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 31 with a total of 110 patents granted.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 22, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 24 with a total of 171 patents granted.
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RKD Group's executive leadership team (from left): CEO Kevin Jones; Max Bunch, Chief Growth Officer; Jackie Barrett, Chief Revenue Officer; Justin McCord, Chief Operating Officer; and Charles Lehosit, Chief Technology Officer. [Photo: RKD Group]
Nonprofit Solutions Provider RKD Group Restructures C‑Suite
by Sandra Engelland | Jan 22, 2026
"Philanthropy—in its truest sense—is about passion for connection and humanity, and this team was intentionally built to help change agents unlock generosity through the intersection of deep strategic thinking, creative storytelling, and innovative execution," said new CEO Kevin Jones.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 30, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of June 24 with a total of 151 patents granted.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
May 15, 2025
The eye-opening conversation was a platform for complicated subjects that impact every business.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 16, 2025
Germany-based Cognity's AI agents connect brands like Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Nestlé, and DHL with customers worldwide. Now the company has departed the city by the bay to place its U.S. HQ in the Dallas suburb of Plano, lauding the region's "perfect mix of innovation, energy, and opportunity."
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Uno Veski has extensive experience across startups, consulting, and large enterprises including Toyota. He brings a well-rounded understanding of the diverse business challenges faced by clients worldwide, the company said.
North Texas’ RunMyProcess Hires Chief Product & Strategy Officer
by Lance Murray | Nov 22, 2024
Uno Veski has extensive experience across startups, consulting, and large enterprises including Toyota. He brings a well-rounded understanding of the diverse business challenges faced by clients worldwide, the company said.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 4, 2024
Toyota, whose North American HQ is in Plano, took its eyes off the road long enough to scan the skies and invest $500 million more in California-based Joby, for a total of $894 million it's invested to date. The investment is aimed at "realizing the two companies’ shared vision of air mobility," Toyota said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 10, 2024
IONNA is a joint venture founded by eight of the world's largest automakers, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and now Toyota as well. The company said that by 2030, it aims to offer 30 battery-electric EV models across its Toyota and Lexus brands.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 8, 2024
Opening this Friday, the exhibition at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum offers a pathway to stories centered around "women's labor activism, the fight for suffrage and equal rights, the sexual revolution, and more."
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o9 Solutions CEO and Co-Founder Chakri Gottemukkala [Photo: o9 Solutions; DI]
How Dallas’ o9 Solutions Built a Multi-Billion-Dollar Digital Brain
by Quincy Preston | Nov 16, 2023
The nearly quadruple unicorn started with a prescient vision, hit the market at just the right time, and could gallop into the elite ranks of decacorns. But for o9, it's all about the clients. With giants like Walmart, Google, and Samsung, o9 is laser-focused on helping them make better decisions, faster, with its Digital Brain.
As o9 Solutions CEO Chakri Gottemukkala says, the $3.7 billion AI-powered enterprise decision platform has hit its stride. Now his sights are set on ambitious 10x growth.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Oct 24, 2023
On Monday, the Biden administration unveiled 31 U.S. Tech Hubs in the U.S., including the SMU-led Texoma Semiconductor Hub. Here's a deep dive into how Dallas landed its second federal tech hub in two months, who's involved, and what it could mean for the region.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 20, 2023
Plano-based Toyota Motor North America said it will incorporate the NACS ports into certain Toyota and Lexus BEVs starting in 2025, including the all-new, three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 25, 2023
The three-year project will focus on site improvements at the park, along with increasing access to environmental education for local youth. An event held at the park Saturday marked the 30th annual National Public Lands Day—giving local community members a chance to volunteer and to let their voices be heard on the park's future.
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