Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is rolling out a suite of powerful new features aimed squarely at business users of ChatGPT, bolstering its utility as an enterprise productivity platform. These enhancements include integrations with major cloud storage services, advanced meeting transcription, and expanded support for deep research tools—all part of the company’s
Marketing
AMC Networks, home to television staples like Breaking Bad and Mad Men, is entering the generative AI arena with a new partnership that could reshape its content pipeline—at least behind the scenes. The company has signed a deal with Runway, a prominent player in the generative AI space, to
Transportation
Uber is launching a new initiative aimed at making its app more accessible for older users. The feature, called Senior Accounts, introduces a simplified interface, ride-tracking tools for families, and flexible payment options tailored to the needs of older adults. Available now in the U.S., Senior Accounts offer a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mistral, the fast-rising French AI startup, has unveiled its latest product: Mistral Code, a full-featured AI-powered coding assistant designed to compete directly with the likes of GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, and Cursor by Anysphere. With an eye on the enterprise market, Mistral is bundling powerful in-house models, seamless IDE integration, and
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is taking major steps to meet Europe’s strict data sovereignty and privacy demands with the launch of a dedicated sovereign cloud infrastructure within the European Union. As part of the initiative, AWS is forming a new parent company and three subsidiaries in Germany to oversee
Energy
Nobody ever claimed that commercializing fusion energy would be fast—or cheap. But TAE Technologies, one of the most well-funded players in the fusion race, continues to push forward with substantial backing from deep-pocketed investors. This week, the company announced it raised an additional $150 million in a funding round
Military & Defense
Voyager Technologies Inc., a Denver-based space and defense contractor, is aiming to raise up to $319 million in an initial public offering (IPO) as it seeks to capitalize on growing U.S. government investment in next-generation defense systems and commercial space projects. IPO Details According to a filing with the
Energy
Viper Energy is fortifying its position as a major player in the U.S. mineral and royalties market with a $4.1 billion all-stock acquisition of Sitio Royalties, a move that significantly expands its holdings in the Permian Basin and beyond. Announced on June 3, the deal includes the assumption
Energy
Meta Platforms Inc. has entered a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy Corp. to buy 1,121 megawatts of electricity from the Clinton nuclear plant in Illinois, marking the tech giant’s largest power deal to date. The contract, which begins in mid-2027, aligns with Meta’s soaring energy needs driven
In a bold move to solidify its international presence, Hims & Hers Health announced Tuesday it will acquire Zava, a prominent European telehealth platform. The acquisition marks a pivotal step in the U.S.-based company's strategy to expand beyond domestic borders and tap into growing demand for
Roark Capital, the private equity powerhouse behind some of the biggest names in food service, has acquired a majority stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken, the rapidly expanding Nashville-style chicken brand that has captured the attention—and taste buds—of a new generation of diners. While the financial terms were
The consolidation wave in the data infrastructure space rolled on this week as Snowflake announced its acquisition of Crunchy Data, a long-standing PostgreSQL specialist. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, a source familiar with the matter estimated the acquisition to be worth around $250 million. This marks Snowflake’
Fintech firm Chime is preparing to launch what could be one of the most closely watched IPOs of 2025, with its newly announced share price range of $24 to $26 pointing to a market capitalization of up to $11.2 billion. The midrange pricing would bring in $800 million, benefiting
On Monday, IBM announced its acquisition of Seek AI, a New York City-based artificial intelligence startup that enables users to query enterprise data using natural language. Though the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, the move underscores IBM’s continued push into enterprise AI, a strategy that’s been
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape faster than ever, and nowhere is that more evident than in the realm of speech and voice AI. ElevenLabs, the well-funded voice tech startup founded by ex-Palantir engineers, has just unveiled Conversational AI 2.0—a major leap forward in its platform designed
Grammarly, the AI-powered writing assistant known for helping millions of users improve their written communication, has secured a $1 billion capital commitment from General Catalyst. This substantial funding, announced recently, is part of an alternative financing strategy that offers a crucial lifeline to late-stage startups navigating today’s tighter capital
Hugging Face, best known for its AI developer platform, has taken another major step into the world of robotics with the release of two new open-source humanoid robots: HopeJR and Reachy Mini. Announced Thursday, the robots are part of Hugging Face’s mission to democratize robotics and ensure that advanced
Perplexity, the AI-driven search engine making waves as a potential rival to Google, has unveiled a powerful new tool for its Pro subscribers: Perplexity Labs. The tool, available now on the web, iOS, and Android (with Mac and Windows apps to follow), aims to move the platform beyond search and
In a rare and unexpected move, Apple has made its first-ever video game studio acquisition, welcoming the two-person team behind Sneaky Sasquatch—RAC7—into the fold. While Apple insists this is a unique, situational acquisition rather than a broader shift in strategy, the decision offers meaningful insight into how the
Horizon3.ai, a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup, is raising $100M in a round led by NEA, with $73M already secured, per an SEC filing. The funding will support expansion of its AI-powered security tools amid strong growth. While neither Horizon3.ai nor NEA have commented publicly on the funding, sources
In a bold move to expand its footprint in the prestige beauty market, e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) announced Wednesday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire rhode, the skincare brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber. The deal was revealed alongside e.l.f.’s Q4 earnings for
