Starburst, an enterprise Presto company offering an SQL-on-Anything analytics platform, has closed $42 million in Series B financing to unlock the value of data by helping teams access it anywhere. The round follows a $22 million Series A in November 2019, bringing the […]
Tempus is a Chicago, IL-based health technology startup advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The company was founded in 2015 by Groupon co-founder Eric Lefkofsky. Tempus conducts genomic tests and analyzes clinical data in a […]
For months now, Facebook has faced criticism from both sides of political spectrum for its policy that allows politicians to run political ads that contain false information on its services. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg now thinks he has a perfect solution […]
GreenLight Biosciences, a Medford, MA-based biotech startup focused on sustainable production of chemicals and fuels, today announced it has raised $102 million in Series D funding to rapidly expand production of its RNA products for agricultural and life sciences applications, including […]
According to Human Resource Executive, 75% to 80% of workers don’t complete their HR system’s talent profile, leaving organizations without a critical data set needed to inform agile business decisions. Enter Degreed, a Pleasanton, California-based tech startup and a provider […]
According to industry forecast, the e-commerce market will expand rapidly in the coming years, especially as public health concerns radically reshape consumer behavior and further accelerate the transition from brick and mortar stores to online shopping. Even before the COVID-19 […]
For the first time in nearly a decade, Space X made history to become the first private company to launch NASA astronauts into space from American soil. SpaceX safely launched NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to space on […]
After several months of controversy with hydroxychloroquine, scientists at Oxford University have discovered a major breakthrough. Dexamethasone, a cheap and widely used steroid, has become the first drug shown to be able to save lives among Covid-19 patients in what scientists […]
APIs at the core of web, mobile and SaaS applications are surging with recent reports showing 83% of internet web traffic is API traffic. With this digital transformation powered by APIs, a completely new attack surface has emerged. In fact, […]
Every year NUAIR seeks college-level interns interested in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or “drone” industry, to give them hands-on, real-life experiences with this advanced technology. This last fall/spring semester, Syracuse University grad students Vincent James McGovern and Jean-Eric van […]
After eight years on the market, Tesla Model S is now the first ever electric vehicle to receive EPA range rating above 400 miles. In achieving this feat, Tesla Model S Long Range Plus beats Rivian, an all-electric vehicle produced by Amazon-backed startup. The Tesla […]
The deadly coronavirus has forced thousands of schools and public libraries to close across the United States. However, the pandemic has not stopped some librarians from coming up with creative ways to help kids read during summer. A middle school […]
Kalderos, a Chicago, IL-based healthtech startup delivering technology that solves the challenges facing the US healthcare system, today announced it has raised $28 million in Series B funding to accelerates efforts to eliminate waste from the drug discount marketplace. The […]
Last month, we told you about Moderna after the company announced positive results of Phase 1 trial for its mRNA vaccine against coronavirus. Moderna is a U.S.-based clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a […]
Last week, we told you about Tesla’s after the electric car company’s stock eclipsed $1,000 per share valuing the company at $188 billion as of market close today. Tesla is now worth more than GM, Ford, Ferrari, BMW, Nissan, Mazda, Aston Martin, and Fiat Chrysler, which have combined […]
Localised, a New York-based ecommerce startup that helps local brands expand globally, today announced it has raised a $6.5m investment to fuel expansion into Europe, Americas, Middle East and the rest of Asia. The round was led by BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most […]
SpaceX reached another milestone yesterday after it successfully launched its ninth Starlink mission, carrying 58 Starlink satellites and three of Planet’s SkySats. This mission marked SpaceX’s first SmallSat Rideshare Program launch, which aims to provide a flexible, low-cost method of […]
The last time we wrote about DoorDash was back in November 2019 when the SoftBank-backed food delivery startup raised $100 million at $13 billion valuation. The funding was backed by investments from T. Rowe Price. Now the food delivery is reportedly […]
Here we go again. For two weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been silent about the need for social justice protest to practice social distancing. Now that the demonstration is almost over, the CDC is back with […]
Cloud Providers are changing the way enterprise software is bought and sold. As a result, software buyers are turning to the Cloud Marketplaces for third-party software purchases, allowing them to consolidate IT spend, simplify procurement, take advantage of committed spend […]
