đź‘‹ I'm Ken Metral, founder of Cosmico. I'm a serial entrepreneur and passionate technologist. I have 20+ years of experience with degrees in IT, MIS, and an MBA from Florida International University.
Wearables
Oura, the smart ring maker, announced it has secured $200 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to $5.2 billion. The funding round included participation from Fidelity Management and glucose monitoring device maker Dexcom. Expansion Plans and AI Focus Oura says the new capital will be
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A team of leading researchers, including Zhou Xian, Yiling Qiao, Zhenjia Xu, and Tsun-Hsuan Wang, along with contributors from Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, MIT (CSAIL), NVIDIA, and Tsinghua University, have unveiled Genesis, a groundbreaking physics platform for robotics and embodied AI. Introducing Genesis Genesis is a generative physics engine
Business Advice
In the business world, some companies stand out as exceptional performers, consistently outpacing competitors. With operating margins 50% to 150% higher than peers and market capitalizations up to six times their revenue, these organizations redefine what sustained success looks like. What sets them apart? It comes down to a unique
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity AI has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, pushing its valuation to an impressive $9 billion. This marks a remarkable threefold increase in just 6 months, showcasing the rapid momentum within the artificial intelligence sector. The latest funding round was led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). Earlier reports
Decentralization
Fourteen years after debuting as a “social magazine,” Flipboard is back with a new app: Surf. Designed for a decentralized social web, Surf enables users to create and share custom content feeds drawn from platforms like Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos. A New Kind of Social
Energy
Nuclear startup Oklo has struck a significant deal with data center operator Switch to supply up to 12 gigawatts of power by 2044. If successful, Oklo’s small modular reactors (SMRs) could become a game-changer for powering energy-hungry data centers. However, the agreement comes with challenges, including regulatory hurdles and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft has reportedly acquired nearly twice as many Nvidia AI chips as its closest competitors, underscoring its aggressive push to dominate the AI arena, particularly through its Azure cloud platform. What Happened? According to analysts at Omdia, Microsoft purchased approximately 485,000 Nvidia “Hopper” AI chips in 2024. This figure
Business Advice
Planned obsolescence has long been a pillar of many business models, ensuring recurring sales and predictable revenue. Products are deliberately designed with short lifespans, from light bulbs that burn out after specific hours to smartphones that slow with software updates. While this approach drives profit, it comes at a steep
Media
The open social web, a decentralized vision for digital connection, is getting a major boost with Bridgy Fed becoming the first project incubated under a new nonprofit called A New Social. This initiative, led by CTO and Bridgy Fed creator Ryan Barrett and engineering leader turned CEO Anuj Ahooja, aims
Business Insights
San Francisco-based data analytics company Databricks has raised a record-breaking $10 billion in its Series J funding round, valuing the company at $62 billion. This historic investment—on par with Microsoft’s $10 billion backing of OpenAI in 2023—signals confidence that Databricks will play a pivotal role in the
Branding
What you post on social media matters—especially as a founder. It can strengthen your authority online, attract new opportunities, and connect you with your audience. Social Curator founder and CEO Jasmine Star, who has built a following of over 760,000 across Instagram, X, and TikTok, shares three easy
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Monday a $10 billion investment to build new data centers in Ohio by 2030. This move brings Amazon’s total investment in the state to over $23 billion, solidifying Ohio’s status as a growing technology hub in the Midwest. Expansion of Cloud and