Crypto industry watchers will remember that one of the biggest developments in 2024 was the approval of spot ETFs for both Bitcoin and Ether. The ETFs had been heavily pursued within the crypto space and finally having them approved was […]
Music AI, the AI startup behind the widely acclaimed Moises app, has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Connect Ventures—a partnership between Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and NEA—and Brazilian investment giant, monashees. Additional backers include […]
In a move that has reignited debate around justice in the digital age, President Donald Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous dark web marketplace Silk Road. Ulbricht, who was serving two […]
Google is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a fresh $1 billion investment in Anthropic, according to a report by the Financial Times on Wednesday. This new funding, which pushes the AI startup’s valuation to a staggering $60 billion, is […]
Just hours after unveiling what he called the largest AI infrastructure project in U.S. history, President Donald Trump took to X (formerly Twitter) to share another staggering milestone. The United States has already secured nearly $3 trillion in new investments, […]
OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of Stargate Project—a bold initiative aiming to inject $500 billion into advanced AI infrastructure across the United States over the next four years. The Stargate Project is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) company founded […]
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it has renewed and expanded its strategic partnership with OpenAI, setting the stage for advancements in artificial intelligence through the end of the decade. The partnership, which began in 2019, now enters a new phase, […]
Constellation Network has appointed industry veteran Dave Berg as Chief Product Officer to lead its push into enterprise and government markets. With more than two decades of experience building and scaling software products, Berg has helped major tech companies grow […]
Emerging markets present a unique challenge for businesses when it comes to digital payments. With fragmented systems, varying regulations, and limited integration options, merchants face high failure rates, fraud risks, and operational headaches. In regions like the Middle East and […]
Milan-based Qomodo has secured €13.5 million in Series A funding, marking a significant milestone just a year after raising €34.5 million in a record-setting pre-seed round. The funding, co-led by RTP Global and LMDV Capital, brings the company’s total raised […]
In a bold fusion of satire, technology, and serious reform, the US government has officially launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website, just a day after President Trump’s inauguration With Dogecoin as its playful emblem and Elon Musk at […]
Redwire Corp announced on Monday its agreement to acquire Edge Autonomy in a $925 million deal. The transaction will merge Redwire’s expertise in space technology with Edge Autonomy’s capabilities in autonomous systems, creating a company that spans defense and space […]
Rewarding open-source developers has long been a challenge in the software industry. While open-source projects power the vast majority of the apps we use daily, the creators behind these efforts rarely receive recognition or financial rewards for their work. For […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed the growing wave of rumors on social media regarding the arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). According to Altman, the company has neither created nor plans to deploy AGI anytime soon. The speculation comes […]
AI search engine startup Perplexity AI has submitted a proposal to merge with TikTok U.S., according to a report from CNBC, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter. The bid was reportedly made on Saturday to ByteDance, the Chinese […]
After months of legal challenges, TikTok is back online for U.S. users. The app’s restoration comes just hours after President-elect Donald Trump stepped in to prevent it from “going dark.” The Chinese-owned social media platform confirmed its return in a […]
President-elect Donald Trump has indicated he will “most likely” approve a 90-day extension for TikTok, delaying a potential ban in the United States. The popular Chinese-owned app is scheduled for removal as early as 12:01 a.m. Sunday but could temporarily […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld legislation mandating that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, divest its ownership by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. This decision stems from concerns over TikTok’s data collection practices and its ties to […]
Artificial intelligence startup Shield AI is set to nearly double its valuation, aiming for $5 billion as it works to secure a significant funding round. The San Diego-based company, which specializes in autonomous drones and military-grade AI software, is reportedly in […]
SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of rocket technology, achieving another milestone with the successful mid-air catch of its Super Heavy booster during the Starship Flight 7 test. The booster was caught using the towering “Mechazilla” launch tower at the […]