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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google is pushing the boundaries of search with a significant upgrade to AI Mode, its experimental Google Search feature designed to handle complex, multi-layered queries. Now, users can go beyond text-based input and ask questions about images they upload or take directly with their cameras. Powered by the multimodal capabilities
Cybersecurity
As generative AI tools grow more powerful, so do the tactics available to hackers and scammers. From deepfakes mimicking CEOs to AI-generated phishing emails and fake receipts, the landscape of digital threats is evolving fast — and OpenAI knows it. In its first-ever cybersecurity investment, OpenAI’s startup fund has co-led
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Runway, the generative AI startup behind some of the most advanced media creation tools in the industry, has closed a $308 million Series D funding round, pushing its total funding to $536.5 million. The round was led by General Atlantic, with support from major players like Fidelity Management &
Telecommunications
Amazon is officially entering the space internet race. The tech giant is preparing to launch its first operational batch of 27 satellites under Project Kuiper, its ambitious initiative to provide high-speed, low-latency internet from space. The launch, scheduled for 12 PM ET on Wednesday, April 9, will take place aboard
Finance
Plaid, the fintech infrastructure company that powers connectivity between consumer bank accounts and financial apps, has confirmed it raised approximately $575 million through a common stock sale at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation. The deal, led by Franklin Templeton and joined by heavyweights including Fidelity, BlackRock, NEA, and Ribbit
Energy
In a dramatic shift symbolic of America’s evolving energy landscape, the former Homer City coal plant in Pennsylvania—once the state’s largest—was recently imploded to clear space for what’s expected to become the nation’s most powerful natural gas-fueled power plant, built specifically to energize the
Food
Hooters of America, the iconic restaurant chain known for its wings and distinctive uniforms, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas in a move to address its mounting $376 million debt. But the company isn't closing up shop—instead, it’s restructuring and selling all 151 of
Funding
OpenAI just made history. On Monday, the company announced it had closed a staggering $40 billion funding round—one of the largest private raises ever—pushing its post-money valuation to an eye-popping $300 billion. According to a blog post on OpenAI’s website, the round was led by SoftBank, with
Media
Substack is no longer just a home for long-form newsletters. The platform is taking another deliberate step into social media territory with the launch of a vertical video feed inside its mobile app. The new TikTok-style interface is technically a redesign of its existing Media tab, introduced in 2024—but
Real Estate
Rocket Companies is continuing its aggressive expansion in the real estate space with the announcement of a $9.4 billion all-stock acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group Inc., one of its largest rivals in the mortgage industry. The move comes just weeks after Rocket revealed a $1.75 billion all-stock deal
Biotechnology
Isomorphic Labs, the artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery startup spun out of DeepMind, has secured $600 million in its first-ever external funding round. The financing, led by Thrive Capital with participation from Alphabet and its venture arm GV, marks a significant milestone for the Alphabet-owned company as it scales its efforts
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon has just thrown its hat into the rapidly evolving ring of AI agents with the unveiling of Nova Act, a general-purpose AI system capable of navigating the web and performing basic online tasks autonomously. Announced Monday, Nova Act is more than just a research preview — it's a