The company aims to improve the efficiency of clinical trials by automating administrative processes and data management, positioning itself as the only software capable of automating all trial stages.

The autonomous vehicle company will use the funds to enter new markets and advance its autonomous capabilities for “business applications.”

Indian delivery startup Swiggy began as a local delivery service for a few cafes and now operates nationwide after ten years. The funds will help the company secure its leadership in the segment.

Hedge fund Coatue Management has secured funding to support AI-focused companies. In 2024, Coatue has already backed 29 startups.

Cradle стремится добиться успешного модифицирования и производства белков для различных целей с помощью инструмента на базе ИИ. Подход компании заключается в ускорении тестирования крупных биомолекул.

Эти средства помогут производителю электромобилей возобновить строительство крупного завода в Джорджии. Средства будут получены в рамках программы кредитования производства транспортных средств с использованием передовых технологий Министерства энергетики США.

Стартап собрал средства для создания альтернативы для разработчиков игр, которые хотят использовать другой способ монетизации. Appcharge представила собственное решение с учетом моделей игрового бизнеса. Оно предоставляет технологию, помогающую связать игровые аккаунты между приложениями (играми) и магазинами, управляемыми самими издателями.

Стартап разрабатывает чипы для поддержки больших языковых моделей. Цель компании — сделать свои процессоры в 10 раз лучше в обучении LLM и достижении результатов, чем графические процессоры Nvidia.

Wiz — одна из самых ярких компаний в мире кибербезопасности. Покупка стартапа Dazz позволит компании расширить ассортимент своей продукции в сфере облачной безопасности, особенно для разработчиков. Dazz — компания, специализирующаяся на устранении угроз и управлении рисками.

Blue Bear заимствует некоторые подходы LP к инвестированию, применяя более позднюю стратегию к инвестированию на более ранних этапах. Фонд планирует инвестировать примерно в 15 компаний.

OneCell Diagnostics — стартап в области прецизионной онкологии, основанный на геномике, который стремится помочь людям, пережившим рак, снизить вероятность рецидива с помощью собственной технологии клеточной биопсии. Стартап разработал собственное тестирование биопсии на основе анализа крови, которое помогает выявлять рецидивы рака по циркулирующим опухолевым клеткам.

Британский стартап работает над совершенствованием подхода к термоядерной энергетике. Финансирование будет использовано для продолжения разработки конструкции реактора и расширения своего подразделения TE Magnetics.

Стартап использует инновации в области искусственного интеллекта для сферы страхования. Federato планирует направить средства на расширение своего бизнеса: платформы андеррайтинга на основе ИИ, которая помогает страховым компаниям лучше понимать риски и реагировать на них.

Converge Bio создала инструмент для компаний, который позволяет использовать LLM, ориентированные на биологию, от «обогащения» данных до объяснения ответов. Компания планирует масштабировать свой продукт.

Стартап занимается маркетплейсом для авторов контента. Уже создана автоматизированная платформа для YouTube-блогеров с целью продажи рекламных мест. Средства направят на расширение торговой площадки для ютуберов. Также компания планирует усовершенствовать технологию искусственного интеллекта, чтобы определять, подходят ли авторы для бренда.

Инициатива призвана помочь ученым и исследователям совершить великие научные открытия с помощью искусственного интеллекта (ИИ). Представители Google сообщили, что у них нет четкой цели по количеству проектов, которые они хотят профинансировать.

The Norwegian startup has developed a platform that helps solar developers reduce the time required for planning and pre-designing solar installations, accelerating the shift to renewable energy.

The company aims to improve the efficiency of clinical trials by automating administrative processes and data management, positioning itself as the only software capable of automating all trial stages.

The autonomous vehicle company will use the funds to enter new markets and advance its autonomous capabilities for “business applications.”

Indian delivery startup Swiggy began as a local delivery service for a few cafes and now operates nationwide after ten years. The funds will help the company secure its leadership in the segment.

Hedge fund Coatue Management has secured funding to support AI-focused companies. In 2024, Coatue has already backed 29 startups.

Cradle стремится добиться успешного модифицирования и производства белков для различных целей с помощью инструмента на базе ИИ. Подход компании заключается в ускорении тестирования крупных биомолекул.

Эти средства помогут производителю электромобилей возобновить строительство крупного завода в Джорджии. Средства будут получены в рамках программы кредитования производства транспортных средств с использованием передовых технологий Министерства энергетики США.

Стартап собрал средства для создания альтернативы для разработчиков игр, которые хотят использовать другой способ монетизации. Appcharge представила собственное решение с учетом моделей игрового бизнеса. Оно предоставляет технологию, помогающую связать игровые аккаунты между приложениями (играми) и магазинами, управляемыми самими издателями.

Стартап разрабатывает чипы для поддержки больших языковых моделей. Цель компании — сделать свои процессоры в 10 раз лучше в обучении LLM и достижении результатов, чем графические процессоры Nvidia.

Wiz — одна из самых ярких компаний в мире кибербезопасности. Покупка стартапа Dazz позволит компании расширить ассортимент своей продукции в сфере облачной безопасности, особенно для разработчиков. Dazz — компания, специализирующаяся на устранении угроз и управлении рисками.

Blue Bear заимствует некоторые подходы LP к инвестированию, применяя более позднюю стратегию к инвестированию на более ранних этапах. Фонд планирует инвестировать примерно в 15 компаний.

OneCell Diagnostics — стартап в области прецизионной онкологии, основанный на геномике, который стремится помочь людям, пережившим рак, снизить вероятность рецидива с помощью собственной технологии клеточной биопсии. Стартап разработал собственное тестирование биопсии на основе анализа крови, которое помогает выявлять рецидивы рака по циркулирующим опухолевым клеткам.

Британский стартап работает над совершенствованием подхода к термоядерной энергетике. Финансирование будет использовано для продолжения разработки конструкции реактора и расширения своего подразделения TE Magnetics.

Стартап использует инновации в области искусственного интеллекта для сферы страхования. Federato планирует направить средства на расширение своего бизнеса: платформы андеррайтинга на основе ИИ, которая помогает страховым компаниям лучше понимать риски и реагировать на них.

Converge Bio создала инструмент для компаний, который позволяет использовать LLM, ориентированные на биологию, от «обогащения» данных до объяснения ответов. Компания планирует масштабировать свой продукт.

Стартап занимается маркетплейсом для авторов контента. Уже создана автоматизированная платформа для YouTube-блогеров с целью продажи рекламных мест. Средства направят на расширение торговой площадки для ютуберов. Также компания планирует усовершенствовать технологию искусственного интеллекта, чтобы определять, подходят ли авторы для бренда.

Инициатива призвана помочь ученым и исследователям совершить великие научные открытия с помощью искусственного интеллекта (ИИ). Представители Google сообщили, что у них нет четкой цели по количеству проектов, которые они хотят профинансировать.

With the growing number of WhatsApp Business users, some messages from companies are being viewed as spam. The company is testing new ways for users to manage which business messages they want to receive.

The Google Gemini chatbot can now remember information about your life, work, and personal preferences. The “Memory” feature is available exclusively to subscribers of the Google One AI Premium plan.

The Windows 365 Link is a fanless, lightweight PC that connects to Windows 365. The cloud-based Windows virtual machine runs on a remote server, allowing users to perform various functions without downloading apps on the device.

Instagram is testing a feature that lets users reset their recommendation settings. By doing so, users can retrain the app’s algorithm to show content that interests them.

The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch, designed for children aged 7 and up, helps families stay connected. It also includes a new direct messaging feature, allowing siblings to text and call each other using their devices.

Previously available on the Google Lens app for iOS, this feature is now integrated into Chrome. It allows more complex and specific search queries for better results.

Apple plans to expand its presence in the smart home market. The iPhone maker is reportedly working on an IP camera.

This portable device can connect to any smartphone, tablet, or PC with a USB-C port. The Zefiro app offers about 32 different sound options, imitating instruments from soft flutes and violins to brass, saxophones, and even bagpipes.

The messaging app Signal adds new video call features, including links and reactions. A new “Calls” tab allows users to make calls, manage links, and view call history.

The autonomous robot Ulysses is programmed to navigate specific areas of the ocean floor and plant seagrass seeds. It can accelerate restoration efforts by up to 100 times.

The French startup announced three new products, including an AI-powered chatbot reviewed by doctors. All AI responses will be verified by medical specialists.

The biotech startup uses AI to develop new biomolecules, aiming to enhance antibody-based therapies through specially designed protein "cages." The funding will support team expansion and increased production capacity.

Moniepoint provides small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria with working capital, business expansion loans, expense management solutions (business cards), accounting tools, and insurance. The funding will accelerate its growth in Africa.

The AI startup specializes in customer service chatbots, serving brands like WeightWatchers and Sirius XM. Sierra enables businesses to customize AI responses while leveraging models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.

Bluesky, a decentralized microblogging and social media platform, will use the funding to sustain community growth and support the ATmosphere developer ecosystem.

The startup offers tools to scan and detect security flaws in open-source code. The new funding will help expand its solutions to address these risks more effectively.

The AI-powered cross-platform assistant, spun off from Medal, allows users to attach images, voice notes, or documents to contexts and query LLMs. It also transcribes calls using system audio.

The Indian startup provides AI and ML infrastructure as a service for enterprise clients. Neysa plans to expand its product lineup by launching a developer platform and a data-as-a-service offering by the end of the year.

The fintech company aims to leverage AI in retail banking to democratize financial advisory services, making high-quality consultation accessible to a broader audience.

Perplexity is an AI-driven search engine that helps users find information online through a chatbot-like interface. The funding will be used to enhance search capabilities.

The U.S.-based startup is developing a solution that enables AI to communicate in computer language. Dottxt’s platform focuses on structured AI-generated responses, offering greater functionality and higher performance than traditional models.

The Canadian startup captures the highest-resolution hyperspectral imagery on the market. Wyvern aims to enter the U.S. market, gain access to key defense programs, and compete in government contracts.

Israeli cybersecurity unicorn Cyera leverages AI to enhance data security management. Trail Security specializes in data loss prevention solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Cyera’s security management system, helping protect data against breaches.

OroraTech specializes in using satellite technology to detect wildfires. The German startup currently operates two thermal imaging satellites that monitor multiple locations worldwide, covering approximately 160 million hectares of forest land.

Yellow Card, Africa’s most-funded cryptocurrency exchange, initially provided retail clients with access to crypto and stablecoins (USDT, USDC, and PYUSD) in 20 African countries using local currencies. Now, the company is shifting its focus to corporate clients.

The biotech startup uses AI to develop new biomolecules, aiming to enhance antibody-based therapies through specially designed protein "cages." The funding will support team expansion and increased production capacity.

Moniepoint provides small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria with working capital, business expansion loans, expense management solutions (business cards), accounting tools, and insurance. The funding will accelerate its growth in Africa.

The AI startup specializes in customer service chatbots, serving brands like WeightWatchers and Sirius XM. Sierra enables businesses to customize AI responses while leveraging models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.

Bluesky, a decentralized microblogging and social media platform, will use the funding to sustain community growth and support the ATmosphere developer ecosystem.

The startup offers tools to scan and detect security flaws in open-source code. The new funding will help expand its solutions to address these risks more effectively.

The AI-powered cross-platform assistant, spun off from Medal, allows users to attach images, voice notes, or documents to contexts and query LLMs. It also transcribes calls using system audio.

The Indian startup provides AI and ML infrastructure as a service for enterprise clients. Neysa plans to expand its product lineup by launching a developer platform and a data-as-a-service offering by the end of the year.

The fintech company aims to leverage AI in retail banking to democratize financial advisory services, making high-quality consultation accessible to a broader audience.

Perplexity is an AI-driven search engine that helps users find information online through a chatbot-like interface. The funding will be used to enhance search capabilities.

The U.S.-based startup is developing a solution that enables AI to communicate in computer language. Dottxt’s platform focuses on structured AI-generated responses, offering greater functionality and higher performance than traditional models.

The Canadian startup captures the highest-resolution hyperspectral imagery on the market. Wyvern aims to enter the U.S. market, gain access to key defense programs, and compete in government contracts.

Israeli cybersecurity unicorn Cyera leverages AI to enhance data security management. Trail Security specializes in data loss prevention solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Cyera’s security management system, helping protect data against breaches.

Fable helps companies create digital products that are more accessible to people with disabilities. The investment will expand the platform’s support for more communities and improve AI training data inclusivity.

Octavia develops DAC (Direct Air Capture) systems that extract carbon dioxide—a major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming—from the air. The company plans to scale carbon removal efforts in Kenya.

Stoïk offers a cybersecurity insurance product tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The service monitors DNS records and scans online databases for password leaks associated with clients’ domain names.

The London-based startup has created a platform to streamline procurement by addressing budgeting, management approvals, security checks, price negotiations, and other complex steps. The funding will be used to expand its platform.

Cacheflow builds tools for closing software deals. The acquisition will expand HubSpot Commerce Hub’s suite for subscription payments, as well as configuration, pricing, and quoting (CPQ) solutions.

The San Francisco-based startup has developed a computational biology platform to help scientists process, analyze, and aggregate genomic data more efficiently. The platform includes data visualization and generative AI tools to enhance usability.

The AI-driven startup helps sales teams identify potential buyers using data-driven insights. Its messaging technology ensures that offers reach potential customers precisely when they are ready to close a deal.

VESSL AI focuses on optimizing GPU expenses through a hybrid infrastructure. The funding will accelerate the platform’s development, catering to companies looking to build their own large language models (LLMs) and AI agents for specific industries.

KoBold Metals has discovered one of the largest high-grade copper deposits, with the potential to produce hundreds of thousands of tons annually. The funding will help develop this major copper site and support additional exploration projects.

Ollie has announced the acquisition of DIG Labs, a pet health tech startup offering patented image scanning and analysis of dog feces. The move aligns with the growing interest in pet health solutions.

The Barcelona-based company will use the funds to scale its business. Submer addresses the costs and resource consumption challenges of data centers, which are already significant energy consumers. AI technology is further increasing the strain on these infrastructures.

The new funding will reinforce OpenAI’s leadership in cutting-edge AI research. The investment will also be used to expand computing power and develop tools to help people solve complex problems.

Poolside is building AI models that assist with tasks like code autocompletion and suggesting code suitable for specific contexts or codebases. The funding will allow Poolside to connect 10,000 Nvidia GPUs for training future models, strengthening its market position and R&D capabilities.

California-based Joby Aviation is developing electric air taxis. The funds will help finalize the FAA Type Certification process and support commercial production of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) electric aircraft.

Perelel, a women’s health company, has announced the acquisition of LOOM, an educational platform for women. In recent years, women's health has become a central focus for both the public and policymakers, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the national abortion ban.

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Impulse is developing a range of orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) capable of adjusting satellite positions in space after a rocket launch. Investors are betting that satellite transportation services will soon be in high demand.

iPhone users with iOS 18 and later versions can replace the flashlight or built-in camera shortcut with the Snapchat camera. To further interact with videos or photos, users will need to unlock their phones.

The SynthID Text technology allows developers to add watermarks and recognize text written by generative AI models. SynthID is available for download on the Hugging Face AI platform and Google’s updated Responsible GenAI Toolkit.

When a phone is lost or a new device is linked to the user’s number, all contacts saved in WhatsApp’s cloud storage will be visible. Until now, WhatsApp used the phone’s contact book for synchronization.

The new "Hearing Check" feature is painless. Users simply need to respond when a sound appears in the hearing aid. The feature is available in the "Settings" menu on iPhone 16.

The new "Les Ministraux" family of models can be used for various tasks. Two models are available—Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B—both with a context window of 128,000 tokens, which means they can process approximately a 50-page book.

Sensors help the alarm clock respond to user movements and monitor sleep patterns. The device can be ordered on the company’s website or purchased in person at the Nintendo store in New York.

The Vision headset will be more affordable than the Vision Pro. Apple will use cheaper materials and a less powerful processor for it. The headset will also lack the EyeSight feature, which shows the user’s eyes outside the headset.

The car condition report provides owners with data such as how often DC fast chargers are used compared to home outlets, how many times the vehicle was charged to 100%, and how far the car will travel depending on driving style. Detailed visualizations include maps showing destinations reachable based on charge level and driving style.

Startup SpotHero has partnered with Google to integrate parking space search and reservation into Google Maps and Google Search. This allows users in the U.S. and Canada to book parking in over 8,000 locations.

The Gmail Q&A feature was first introduced to Android users in August. Now, iPhone users can also access it. A Google One AI Premium subscription or Google Workspace with Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, or Education Premium add-ons is required.

Developers have equipped the quadrupedal robot with special grippers that latch onto stair rungs. Additionally, the robots undergo training to help the system adapt to different stair configurations.

The startup’s team focuses not only on code generation but also on creating tests and ensuring overall code quality. Qodo plans to expand its service to test code through the user interface. This new service will behave like a person trying to use a company’s website and will test the UI for errors.

The event booking platform handles organizational tasks aimed at simplifying interactions between event organizers and performers. With the growing demand for in-person events, the startup plans to use the funds to expand operations in new cities.

The Manchester-based company is developing a new platform for physical simulation. The technology has great potential and is already attracting attention from major investors.

The startup focuses on autonomous electric aviation and is working to expand its line of cargo and crop-spraying planes. The funds will go towards creating an environmentally friendly dual-purpose aircraft.

The French startup offers freelancers an administrative platform. The company acts only as an assistant, while workers remain independent, but they can still get contracts for health insurance and all the benefits employees enjoy.

The Indian budget hotel management startup has closed a deal not only for the acquisition of the hotel, but also the Studio 6 brand. This deal will allow the company to expand its presence in North America.

The startup creates AI-generated image models. Black Forest Labs is planning to launch new technologies soon. The company has already stated that it is working on a modern text-to-video conversion tool. The release date is yet to be announced.

Fathom has its own team that works with models and experiments with them. Recently, the program added a range of new features, including automatic task creation and drafts for follow-up emails, as well as the "Ask Fathom" chatbot.

The startup manufactures rocket engines using 3D printing. The funding will be used to develop new solid-fuel rocket engines.

The startup helps teams at companies like Allianz, Audi, Rakuten, and GitLab track and optimize their Kubernetes clusters, focusing on efficiency. The acquisition of Kubecost will enhance IBM's IT and FinOps capabilities.

The company develops AI agents aimed at performing repetitive tasks, allowing human employees to focus on more strategic work. The digital workers at 11x.ai are currently trained in 25 languages, including Swedish, Italian, German, and Hebrew.

Supermaven is an AI-based programming platform similar to Tabnine. The funds will be used to hire specialists and develop a text editor.

The TeamBridge platform is designed to automate certain HR tasks and give hourly workers access to a self-service app. The new funds will be used for product research and development, as well as doubling the team size.

World Labs is developing what they call "big world models," which will be used by artists, designers, developers, and engineers. The company aims to create AI models that understand and interact with the 3D world.

Howbout is an app designed to help users find time to meet with friends. The company bets that some Gen Z users will enjoy sharing their calendars with friends.

The startup focuses on an AI-powered digital platform that offers affordable vision tests and eyeglasses. The XP Health platform uses facial recognition to recommend glasses that suit the user's style and face shape.

The funding round will be led by Thrive Capital, which previously invested in OpenAI. The preliminary valuation will be $150 billion.

Smartcat is one of the providers of automated translation tools, focused on the corporate segment. The new funds will be used to expand the team of 200 people, product development, and various ongoing marketing activities.

The company focuses on automation and IT monitoring. The deal will expand Progress's product portfolio, adding tools that help enterprises more efficiently share and collaborate on documents.

The Indian electric scooter manufacturer aims to capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles in the world's third-largest car market. The proceeds will be directed towards a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, debt repayment, and research and development.

The company primarily works with small and medium-sized businesses employing at least five specialists, such as beauticians and manicurists. The software helps automate tasks from client booking to sending promotional emails.

Own offers a range of enterprise-oriented data backup tools and services, such as automatic copying and disaster recovery. Today, Own serves about 7,000 clients and employs hundreds of staff.

The French startup focuses on clean technology. The funding will help scale the industrial production of eco-friendly alternatives to microbeads and microcapsules.

Oyster is a payroll and HR management platform specializing in distributed workforces. The company helps organizations in emerging markets easily and quickly pay remote employees.

Mayfield announced the launch of AI Garage for entrepreneurs interested in building AI-driven companies. With the funding, Mayfield plans to scale and formalize its program.

The AI startup plans to use the funds to acquire computing power and hire researchers and engineers, who will work in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv. SSI has not yet disclosed the exact focus of its research.

Пользователи iPhone с iOS 18 и более поздними версиями могут заменить ярлык фонарика или встроенной камеры на камеру Snapchat. Для дальнейших действий с видео или фото пользователям нужно будет разблокировать телефон

Технология SynthID Text позволяет разработчикам добавлять водяные знаки и распознавать текст, написанный генеративными моделями ИИ. SynthID можно скачать с платформы искусственного интеллекта Hugging Face и обновленного набора инструментов Responsible GenAI Toolkit от Google.

Пользователи iPhone с iOS 18 и более поздними версиями могут заменить ярлык фонарика или встроенной камеры на камеру Snapchat. Для дальнейших действий с видео или фото пользователям нужно будет разблокировать телефон

Технология SynthID Text позволяет разработчикам добавлять водяные знаки и распознавать текст, написанный генеративными моделями ИИ. SynthID можно скачать с платформы искусственного интеллекта Hugging Face и обновленного набора инструментов Responsible GenAI Toolkit от Google.

The startup’s team focuses not only on code generation but also on creating tests and ensuring overall code quality. Qodo plans to expand its service to test code through the user interface. This new service will behave like a person trying to use a company’s website and will test the UI for errors.

The market for digital lending platforms in the Middle East and Africa is expected to reach $2 billion in the next five years. Ghana-based Fido will use the funding to expand into new markets.

The Dubai-based startup launched a fintech app for 50,000 retail clients, enabling them to send and receive money. The venture is considered promising due to the fast-growing SME sector in the UAE and a recently secured central bank license.

The startup addresses HR management issues with software that allows companies in the Middle East and North Africa to hire, manage, and pay employees globally. The platform is designed to reduce human errors and ensure full compliance with company regulations.

The startup is addressing the issue of hospital bed shortages by creating "virtual beds" that allow doctors to remotely monitor patients who have either been discharged or never entered the hospital. The company already operates successfully in the UK and Ireland, and the funding will go towards expanding its operations across Europe.

Users can take an existing collage and customize it to their own liking. For those who don't want their collages remixed, they can disable this feature in settings.

Now users can save passwords in Google Password Manager, built into Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Passwords will automatically sync across all devices where the system has been logged in.

Google DeepMind researchers are demonstrating a method to train robots to perform complex tasks. The company used the new ALOHA Unleashed training platform in combination with the DemoStart simulator program.

The hearing aid feature amplifies specific sounds in real time. The company also applies a personalized hearing profile to music, movies, and phone calls across different devices.

The new feature will alert users about sleep apnea—a health condition where a person stops breathing. Supported models will use an accelerometer to detect this symptom.

Meta plans to integrate notifications in WhatsApp and Messenger to inform users about third-party integrations. The system will also notify about the appearance of new compatible messaging apps.

Google has added support for trying on dresses. Now users can virtually try on thousands of dresses from hundreds of brands, including Boden, Maje, Sandro, Simkhai, and Staud.

The new feature will allow parents to link their account to their teenager's account to receive information about their activity on the platform. After linking, parents will receive notifications about the number of uploads, subscriptions, and comments.

Volkswagen is conducting an experiment with the ChatGPT voice assistant in its vehicles. The rollout will begin with the 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models, as well as the 2024 ID.4 vehicles.

The startup has introduced a product that helps companies track, manage, and direct B2B customer conversations across channels like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Discord. Over the last year, Pylon added features such as ticket generation, chatbots, and traditional communication channels.

The construction tech startup offers software for scheduling commercial projects. The company has an autonomous software platform that helps contractors schedule and plan their long-term and short-term projects via a digital interface.

The UK startup focuses on live selling of fashion items. The company is working on innovative features and community engagement to provide the best experience for both buyers and sellers.

Reclaim.ai integrates with Google Calendar and helps users better manage their time and find time for meetings, tasks, personal habits, and breaks. Dropbox plans to continue developing the product under its leadership.

The Kenyan startup provides cloud solutions for HR, payroll, and benefits management for businesses with employees across Africa. In the last 16 months, the company has added nearly 500 businesses to its platform and now serves over 1,000 clients in 20 African countries.

The startup is developing a blockchain platform to help intellectual property owners more effectively track its use. The funds will go toward further product development and entering the commercial market.

The social commerce platform focuses on conversational AI for customer engagement in Asian markets. The funds will be used to further develop AI and scale across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

The startup delivers household goods and essentials in reusable packaging. The new capital will go towards product development, hiring, and expanding the service to additional markets.

The startup is betting on the emergence of a thriving market for liquid oxygen (LOX) derived from lunar water ice. LOX is a key component of fuel for spacecraft and is used as an oxidizer alongside fuel such as hydrogen, kerosene, or methane.

The acquisition will bolster AMD’s position as an "ecosystem" partner for companies building large-scale AI projects. ZT Systems specializes in AI, cloud, and general-purpose computing infrastructure.

The CodeRabbit platform automates code review with advanced AI algorithms that understand developer intentions and provide actionable, human-like feedback. The new funds will go towards expanding the sales and marketing departments.

Lockheed Martin intends to pay off the satellite maker’s debts. This is not the first acquisition offer for the company.

The startup is launching a platform to vet election commission staff. Ferretly uses AI to scan social media and public data to identify potential risks and patterns of behavior that may be missed in traditional checks.

Definity aims to provide companies with tools to monitor, correct, and optimize data pipelines. The startup supports a wide range of environments but specializes in Apache Spark-based applications.

The company develops tools for landlords to manage properties using AI. The chatbots are trained to answer questions and hold conversations with tenants, both prospective and current.

Kiteworks develops tools to protect email and file sharing. The company stated that part of the funds would be used for asset acquisitions.

The Indian startup aims to capture a share of the competitive quick delivery market in India. Zepto plans to increase its annual sales volume by more than $1.5B.

Encord is a "data development" platform for companies managing and preparing data for AI models. The funds will be used to double its team of developers, engineers, and AI researchers and expand its San Francisco offices.

The Singapore-based investment platform is working to make wealth management more accessible, offering various investment products and options through a mobile app. The company plans to release more products and accelerate growth in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

The startup helps companies remotely manage AR and VR devices. Series A funding will go towards developing and scaling the platform.

The startup aims to make healthcare more affordable by allowing patients to pay their bills in installments without interest or fees. Part of the funding will be used to pay off debt.

The platform works based on anonymized data provided by its customers. Its dashboard offers fleet managers insights on emissions.

The market for digital lending platforms in the Middle East and Africa is expected to reach $2 billion in the next five years. Ghana-based Fido will use the funding to expand into new markets.

The Dubai-based startup launched a fintech app for 50,000 retail clients, enabling them to send and receive money. The venture is considered promising due to the fast-growing SME sector in the UAE and a recently secured central bank license.

The Chinese startup is preparing for an IPO in the U.S., hoping to raise around $96M.

The startup addresses HR management issues with software that allows companies in the Middle East and North Africa to hire, manage, and pay employees globally. The platform is designed to reduce human errors and ensure full compliance with company regulations.

The B2B cross-border payments platform found success after shifting from crypto to traditional banking services and is now entering African markets. Companies using its platform can make USD payments directly to bank accounts via ACH or SWIFT.

The startup has developed an AI-powered programming assistant called Cursor. The funding will go towards refining the product.

The startup is addressing the issue of hospital bed shortages by creating "virtual beds" that allow doctors to remotely monitor patients who have either been discharged or never entered the hospital. The company already operates successfully in the UK and Ireland, and the funding will go towards expanding its operations across Europe.

Anduril aims to become the next major U.S. defense contractor. The funding will help scale its new software-defined manufacturing platform called “Arsenal.”

The startup uses AI tools and cloud services to create modernized versions of outdated company applications and services. The funding will be used to transform the company’s legacy systems.

Users can take an existing collage and customize it to their own liking. For those who don't want their collages remixed, they can disable this feature in settings.

The Singapore-based startup operates in HR and payroll management. Payoneer stated it could pay an additional $10M if Skuad meets various performance metrics.

Now users can save passwords in Google Password Manager, built into Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Passwords will automatically sync across all devices where the system has been logged in.

The California-based company designs, builds, and operates satellites in low Earth orbit. Muon Space also announced a new deal with defense giant Sierra Nevada Corp.

Google DeepMind researchers are demonstrating a method to train robots to perform complex tasks. The company used the new ALOHA Unleashed training platform in combination with the DemoStart simulator program.

The startup conducts market research using AI-based location data. Placer provides a wide range of geolocation analytics to industries such as retail, events and entertainment, CPG, real estate, financial services, and healthcare.

The hearing aid feature amplifies specific sounds in real time. The company also applies a personalized hearing profile to music, movies, and phone calls across different devices.

The new feature will alert users about sleep apnea—a health condition where a person stops breathing. Supported models will use an accelerometer to detect this symptom.

The startup is developing chips to power generative AI models. Groq plans to install over 108,000 LPUs by the end of Q1 2025.

Meta plans to integrate notifications in WhatsApp and Messenger to inform users about third-party integrations. The system will also notify about the appearance of new compatible messaging apps.

The self-driving technology company is preparing to commercially launch autonomous vehicles by the end of 2024. The startup will use the funds for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

StackShare is one of the most popular platforms for developers to discuss, track, and share tools they use to build applications. The acquisition will help FOSSA extend its products for management and security to a broader developer audience.

Google has added support for trying on dresses. Now users can virtually try on thousands of dresses from hundreds of brands, including Boden, Maje, Sandro, Simkhai, and Staud.

The British startup uses artificial intelligence to discover new treatments for rare diseases. The company announced that it has received regulatory approval to begin phase two clinical trials of a new drug in the U.S.

The new feature will allow parents to link their account to their teenager's account to receive information about their activity on the platform. After linking, parents will receive notifications about the number of uploads, subscriptions, and comments.

The UK-based startup took the opportunity to accelerate the decarbonization of the energy system. The company focuses on connecting flexible assets like electric vehicles, home batteries, and heat pumps to energy markets.

Volkswagen is conducting an experiment with the ChatGPT voice assistant in its vehicles. The rollout will begin with the 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models, as well as the 2024 ID.4 vehicles.

The chip accelerators will be available for both hybrid and on-premises environments. IBM plans to integrate Gaudi 3 support into its Watsonx AI and data platform.

The new version of Scaniverse allows users to capture objects around them with more detail. It uses Gaussian scanning, which collects more data points for accurate and detailed representations, offering faster rendering.

The startup has introduced a product that helps companies track, manage, and direct B2B customer conversations across channels like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Discord. Over the last year, Pylon added features such as ticket generation, chatbots, and traditional communication channels.

The construction tech startup offers software for scheduling commercial projects. The company has an autonomous software platform that helps contractors schedule and plan their long-term and short-term projects via a digital interface.

Ring has introduced a new battery-powered doorbell version. Buyers will benefit from extended battery life, color night vision, a head-to-toe view of visitors, and a new pin-based mounting system.

The UK startup focuses on live selling of fashion items. The company is working on innovative features and community engagement to provide the best experience for both buyers and sellers.

The Reader app is available worldwide, supporting 32 languages. It allows users to upload any text content, such as articles, PDFs, or e-books, and listen to them in multiple languages.

The platform introduces monthly paid subscriptions that users can purchase using the app’s digital currency—stars. Content creators can now create invite links, allowing users to join channels in exchange for monthly fees.

Reclaim.ai integrates with Google Calendar and helps users better manage their time and find time for meetings, tasks, personal habits, and breaks. Dropbox plans to continue developing the product under its leadership.

The "Add Me" feature allows the person taking a group photo to become part of it. "Auto-Cropping" helps adjust image composition to focus on subjects or people in the photo.

Gemini Live allows users to engage in "deep" voice conversations with Gemini, Google’s AI-powered chatbot. Users can interrupt Gemini to ask clarifying questions, and the assistant will adapt to the user’s speaking style in real-time.

Silvia is an app located on the left side of the keyboard. By clicking on the icon, users can speak in their preferred language mix, and the app will transcribe the text. Currently, it supports only Spanish and English, but French, Romanian, Ukrainian, German, and Dutch will be added soon.

Flighty 4.0 tracks two main causes of delays—late-arriving planes and airspace issues. The primary goal is to inform users of delays earlier than the airlines.

The Figure 02 robot is equipped with speakers and microphones to talk and listen to people. It has already visited an automotive manufacturer’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for training and data collection.

Lens will be available to users worldwide in the address bar and the menu. Google is also introducing a new feature called "Tab Comparison," which will help with shopping. Chrome will provide AI-generated summaries of similar products from nearby tabs.

The chip accelerators will be available for both hybrid and on-premises environments. IBM plans to integrate Gaudi 3 support into its Watsonx AI and data platform.

The new version of Scaniverse allows users to capture objects around them with more detail. It uses Gaussian scanning, which collects more data points for accurate and detailed representations, offering faster rendering.

The funding supports the startup’s mission to democratize access to AI. According to Statista and Market.us, the AI chip market could generate $67 billion in revenue by 2027.

The startup focuses on ensuring a secure environment. The Odaseva team has created a leading platform for enhancing data resilience for the Salesforce ecosystem.

The Berlin-based startup is developing a platform with artificial intelligence for small and medium-sized businesses. The new funding will be directed towards research and development.

The company essentially offers clients a front office: sales, customer relationships, marketing, and service management processes. The startup's main competitors include Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, and SAP.

As part of the deal, the two companies will form a joint venture to develop software and technology. Rivian will share its expertise in electrical architecture with VW and is expected to transfer existing intellectual property rights to the joint venture.

The startup EvolutionaryScale will direct investments towards creating AI models that generate new proteins for scientific research. The funding round was supported by Amazon and NVentures, Nvidia's corporate venture arm.

Rockset creates tools for real-time data search and analytics. OpenAI stated that it would integrate Rockset’s technology to enhance infrastructure across all products.

Daydream focuses on providing personalized shopping results using generative artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision. The company plans to offer the platform in beta to US consumers this fall.

Cadana optimizes the payroll process for HR companies. The platform’s geography has already covered 32 developing countries, including Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UAE.

The C12 team is working on its business ecosystem. The startup's current focus is on the chemical industry and energy. One industry uses quantum computers to model chemical reactions, while the other solves optimization problems.

The company works with well-known clients such as Vercel, Canva, and FanDuel. This round will help accelerate initiatives that will strengthen the advantages of the real-time data processing platform for engineering and information teams.

Identifying, isolating, and testing natural molecules is more complex and labor-intensive than synthesizing new compounds in the laboratory. Enveda identifies plants with the highest likelihood of yielding drugs; team members collect materials and test them using a laboratory and AI model

The investments will position Amazon AWS Generative AI Accelerator as an attractive choice of cloud infrastructure for startups developing generative AI models for their products. Most of the new tranche will come in the form of credits for AWS infrastructure.

The company offers a range of digital accounting services, tax services, and reporting. The funds will be directed toward creating the "financial function of the future" — cloud-based automated services supported by artificial intelligence to help accounting departments work faster and better.

The main goal of Restate is to simplify the development of distributed applications. The company announced the release of version 1.0 with an open BSL license and the launch of a managed cloud service.

The startup offers an AI-powered app to summarize news from various publishers. Partnerships and investments are intended to show how serious Particle is about collaborating with publishers.

The company is working on foundational AI models to compete with the most productive GPT-4 from OpenAI, Claude 3 from Anthropic, and Llama 3 from Meta. The company also offers a chat assistant called Le Chat, which is currently available for free.

Cognigy develops its generative AI models to enhance its platform. The startup plans to invest the new capital in geographic expansion across the US and developing new products.

Stake intends to use the investment to implement its international plans. Most of the funds will be directed toward opening an office in Saudi Arabia and expanding operations in Abu Dhabi. Some of the money will also be used to offer additional options in Dubai, such as commercial real estate investments.

The Anterior project aims to reduce denials and speed up patient access to medical care. Over time, the company plans to expand the scope of other healthcare administration functions.

The EnerVenue startup has introduced an alternative to lithium-ion batteries for long-term renewable energy storage. The funding will be used to implement the project.

The Seattle-based startup combines GenAI with more traditional methods. The team is currently working on testing and refining the system with several development partners. Tektonic requires installation as a container in a virtual private cloud.

Cameyo develops virtualization tools. By combining ChromeOS capabilities with innovative virtual application delivery technology, Google will enable companies to modernize their IT infrastructure while preserving investments in existing software.

The startup aims to rethink data management by offering a dbt-compatible data transformation platform. It is based on popular open-source projects SQLMesh and SQLGlot.

The deal with WalkMe will complement two other acquisitions made by SAP. In 2021, the company acquired the German firm Signavio, which deals with business process automation. At the end of last year, it purchased LeanIX, specializing in enterprise architecture management, mainly helping companies modernize faster.

GetWhy is engaged in consumer research, helping companies conduct market research and extract insights from video interviews using artificial intelligence. The Danish company counts several well-known brands, including Nestlé, McDonald's, Nike, and L'Oréal.

The Linz, Austria-based startup works on a content management system (CMS) for organizations. Storyblok plans to use the funds for further expansion into Europe and the US, as well as for implementing new automation and artificial intelligence tools.

The Swiss startup plans to apply artificial intelligence to accelerate the design process. The startup’s product is currently used by Airbus, Bosch, General Electric, Mubea, Subaru, and four Formula 1 racing teams.

Calls to virtual AI characters can be useful for practicing language skills or incorporating them into gameplay. The feature currently supports several languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.

These languages include Afar, Cantonese, Manx, Punjabi (Shahmukhi), Tamazight (Amazigh), and Tok Pisin. The company said that the new languages are spoken by more than 614 million people, or about 8% of the world's population.

Users will be able to experience new shortcuts for local search results, an updated address bar, Live sports cards for fans, and more personalized search recommendations. These features will appear on both Android and iOS devices.

The new feature adds custom graphics, as well as zooms, music, sound effects, transitions, and a moving background based on content to vertical videos. The main goal is to give users the ability to express ideas.

The beta version of Opera One introduces new multimedia controls, split tabs, and AI capabilities. Controls can be in a separate floating window, just like the picture-in-picture video module.

Gemini will help write emails and summarize the subjects of incoming messages. Google will also add the Gemini sidebar to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

The beta versions of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia include support for mirroring the iPhone directly to the Mac. Users will be able to use their phone on the computer, including launching iPhone apps and even moving files between Mac and iPhone.

The AI-based app provides style recommendations based on selfies. It can suggest outfits based on height and body type, as well as items from the wardrobe that can be scanned with the phone’s camera and uploaded to the platform.

The mini-antenna weighs about 2.5 pounds with the stand, which is only about 60% of the weight of the standard Starlink antenna. The device operates with download speeds of over 100 Mbps.

The Snapdragon-based device runs Android 14 and is equipped with a pair of 50-megapixel cameras for shooting 3D images and spatial videos. Beam Pro provides users with access to all Google Play apps, social networks, entertainment streaming, and gaming platforms.

The limit for video call participants in the messenger has been increased to 32 people. There is also a highlighting feature that automatically highlights the speaking participant and displays them first on the screen.

Apple demonstrated Apple Intelligence, a new "personal intelligence system" that will be used across all platforms. New features allow iPhone to understand languages on the device, added new image processing capabilities, and expanded Siri's functionality.

The app allows users to receive messages even if the phone is locked. The main feature is that messages are not stored, so they can only be listened to once.

The Romanian startup creates tools that help old banking and insurance companies offer new features and products provided by neobanks. Key clients of FintechOS include Société Générale, Admiral, Ben

Slingshot helps find the tools needed to manage financial operations. The company offers its own corporate card to centralize financial transactions on its platform.

The company allows users to pay their bills and apply for loans via text messages. The funding will be used for further organizational growth.

Relay is a banking and capital management service for small and medium-sized businesses. The online platform is designed to help businesses control their cash flows.

Berlin-based company Faircado has created a browser extension and wants to become the hub for finding used products. When you search for a product on sites like Amazon, Zalando, or Patagonia, the extension matches images and text to offer pre-owned alternatives.

The fast-growing startup raised funding to expand its presence in Latin America and the US. The main interface is WhatsApp with a chatbot that simplifies sending and receiving cross-border money transfers, even using voice messages.

The company plans to use the new funding round to launch its first product suite, build advanced infrastructure, and accelerate research and development of future technologies.

Flipkart leads the e-commerce market in India, serving hundreds of millions of consumers in small towns. The startup controls about 48% of the Indian e-commerce market. Flipkart competes with Reliance Retail, Amazon, and Meesho, backed by SoftBank.

The French company allows people with no development experience to easily create and launch mobile apps. The platform’s advantage lies in its technology: a full-stack service, a simple drag-and-drop interface, and integrated tools.

The AI startup has developed a new approach to solving the problem of receiving suspicious emails with unwanted links. The company will use the new capital to expand its work on the popular free phishing check portal CheckPhish.

The Praktika language learning app allows creating personalized avatars using AI to simulate working with a private tutor. The funding will be directed towards further platform development.

Wonder Dynamics is a startup that enables quick and easy creation of complex characters and visual effects using AI-based image analysis. The two companies have been closely collaborating for many years.

Farcaster is a social protocol that allows developers to build other applications on top of it. The most popular is the social network Warpcast, which is similar to X (Twitter).

H aims to work on AI agents: automated systems that can perform tasks traditionally done by humans. The company plans to achieve full artificial general intelligence (AGI) — a concept where AI can solve a wide range of tasks at a level comparable to human intelligence.

Vitesse aims to provide insurance companies with a unified platform for treasury and payment management. The company is doubling its efforts to expand in the US, facilitated by the appointment of Kurt Hess, who will lead its US growth.

The Romanian startup creates tools that help old banking and insurance companies offer new features and products provided by neobanks. Key clients of FintechOS include Société Générale, Admiral, Ben

Slingshot helps find the tools needed to manage financial operations. The company offers its own corporate card to centralize financial transactions on its platform.

The company allows users to pay their bills and apply for loans via text messages. The funding will be used for further organizational growth.

Relay is a banking and capital management service for small and medium-sized businesses. The online platform is designed to help businesses control their cash flows.

Berlin-based company Faircado has created a browser extension and wants to become the hub for finding used products. When you search for a product on sites like Amazon, Zalando, or Patagonia, the extension matches images and text to offer pre-owned alternatives.

The fast-growing startup raised funding to expand its presence in Latin America and the US. The main interface is WhatsApp with a chatbot that simplifies sending and receiving cross-border money transfers, even using voice messages.

The company plans to use the new funding round to launch its first product suite, build advanced infrastructure, and accelerate research and development of future technologies.

Flipkart leads the e-commerce market in India, serving hundreds of millions of consumers in small towns. The startup controls about 48% of the Indian e-commerce market. Flipkart competes with Reliance Retail, Amazon, and Meesho, backed by SoftBank.

The French company allows people with no development experience to easily create and launch mobile apps. The platform’s advantage lies in its technology: a full-stack service, a simple drag-and-drop interface, and integrated tools.

The AI startup has developed a new approach to solving the problem of receiving suspicious emails with unwanted links. The company will use the new capital to expand its work on the popular free phishing check portal CheckPhish.

The Praktika language learning app allows creating personalized avatars using AI to simulate working with a private tutor. The funding will be directed towards further platform development.

Wonder Dynamics is a startup that enables quick and easy creation of complex characters and visual effects using AI-based image analysis. The two companies have been closely collaborating for many years.

Venafi’s technologies focus on ensuring security and understanding data flows between machines. As a result of the deal, CyberArk plans to expand its market presence.

The company develops software that manages data, automates reporting, simplifies fundraising processes, and provides accounting and tax services to real estate investment companies. Agora plans to start serving clients in Central and South America and Australia.

The startup has created infrastructure and a unified API that allows companies to access raw data from virtual meeting platforms like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack Huddles, Zoom, and even platforms without an API. Users can create AI-based meeting bots themselves.

The company’s tools allow engineers to view project files, capture and track feedback, and document issues on a single dashboard. Companies like Ford, Johnson Controls, and Schneider Electric currently use CoLab solutions.

Alkira’s latest development is “network infrastructure as a service,” which allows managing hybrid cloud assets as a unified whole. Alkira has all the capabilities to unlock growing potential with its visionary approach, market popularity, and advanced technologies.

Weka is a platform for building data pipelines that process various sources, types, and sizes of information. The company’s main offering is a parallel file system that can distribute data processing tasks across multiple locations simultaneously.

Sona helps companies manage almost all aspects of employee work: from shift scheduling, time tracking, and feedback collection to connecting with agencies to cover shifts during staff shortages. The funds will be directed towards accelerating international expansion plans.

DEEPX, a South Korean startup with an on-device AI chip (NPU or neural processing unit), creates hardware and software for various applications in electronic devices. The startup plans to use the capital to accelerate the development and launch of the next generation of embedded LLM solutions.

Triomics is one of the few startups processing large datasets specifically for oncology centers. The company plans to reduce the time needed for doctors to select patients who can participate in studies.

Checkfirst’s solution is API-based and uses AI for image recognition and automation, report summarization, and scheduling. The funding will be used for further platform development.

Panax targets medium and large companies in traditional industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and real estate. Panax hopes to differentiate itself by not only offering investment accounts and credit lines.

Atlan aims to bring order to IT and help understand that despite the diversity of tools and data repositories, a unified picture can be achieved. The idea is to create a data structure that helps understand how data connects within an organization and simplifies collaboration.

Axmed creates a marketplace to connect manufacturers with healthcare institutions. This will eliminate shortages, high logistics costs, and counterfeit drugs. The startup plans to aggregate demand, allowing buyers to obtain medications directly from manufacturers at lower prices.

Samsung Medison produces medical equipment specializing in diagnostic devices. The company stated that Sonio’s software will help it bring more advanced AI-powered image processing workflows to market.

The company offers property insurance for homeowners and condominium associations. Honeycomb will use the new funding to increase staff from 90 to 180 people over the next 18 months, introduce new products, and expand its offerings in new markets.

Swypex is a financial company offering corporate cards and management tools for businesses. The funding will be directed towards expanding the business and the technical capabilities of the platform.

Wayve, a UK-based startup, is developing a self-learning system for autonomous driving. The company plans to use the new investment to develop a product for "eyes-on" vehicle control and fully automated driving with AI support.

Allozymes has introduced an original method for quickly testing millions of biological chemical reactions. The company plans to transform its business from a useful service into a world-class resource.

Instagram expands the capabilities of its "Restrict" tool specifically for teenagers. After enabling the feature, teens can only see comments, messages, story replies, tags, and mentions from "Close Friends" group. Interaction with unfamiliar accounts will be restricted.

New AI-powered features include a text writing assistant, wallpaper creation program, and convenient access to the Google Gemini chatbot. Chromebook Plus laptops are low-spec devices focused on performance.

The French startup known for its secure hardware crypto wallets releases an updated wallet featuring an E Ink display, developed in partnership with Tony Fadell, one of the lead designers of iPod.

Truecaller now allows customers to use their AI-based assistant to respond to phone calls in their own voice. Partnership with Microsoft enables the Swedish company to use personalized voice communication technology within Azure AI Speech.

By taking a photo with smart glasses, users can voice command to post the image on Instagram. Meta also introduces multimodal artificial intelligence in smart glasses, enabling users to ask questions about what they see.

The feature is designed for sports viewers who want to follow more than one live broadcast simultaneously without constantly switching channels. Users need to update the YouTube TV app to the latest version to launch it.

In the absence of descriptions on the main screen, artificial intelligence will automatically fill them in. It will also translate descriptions into the viewer's native language, making content accessible to a wider audience.

The company releases a pair of new displays, including a 16-inch model priced at $4000, as well as a 32-inch version. Displays are available in both landscape and portrait orientations, providing flexibility for various content formats and applications.

Developers can now display places and areas in their own apps and websites, such as restaurant collections or stores. The new feature is globally available, with brief information about places and areas already accessible in the US.

The Magic Keyboard for iPad is now thinner and lighter, featuring quick access to screen brightness and volume controls. Additionally, the new keyboard includes aluminum palm rests and an enlarged trackpad.

The new feature simplifies event planning within communities. Any user can create an event, which others can respond to. All group members can view events, while those planning to attend receive notifications.

Instagram expands the capabilities of its "Restrict" tool specifically for teenagers. After enabling the feature, teens can only see comments, messages, story replies, tags, and mentions from "Close Friends" group. Interaction with unfamiliar accounts will be restricted.

New AI-powered features include a text writing assistant, wallpaper creation program, and convenient access to the Google Gemini chatbot. Chromebook Plus laptops are low-spec devices focused on performance.

The French startup known for its secure hardware crypto wallets releases an updated wallet featuring an E Ink display, developed in partnership with Tony Fadell, one of the lead designers of iPod.

Truecaller now allows customers to use their AI-based assistant to respond to phone calls in their own voice. Partnership with Microsoft enables the Swedish company to use personalized voice communication technology within Azure AI Speech.

By taking a photo with smart glasses, users can voice command to post the image on Instagram. Meta also introduces multimodal artificial intelligence in smart glasses, enabling users to ask questions about what they see.

The feature is designed for sports viewers who want to follow more than one live broadcast simultaneously without constantly switching channels. Users need to update the YouTube TV app to the latest version to launch it.

In the absence of descriptions on the main screen, artificial intelligence will automatically fill them in. It will also translate descriptions into the viewer's native language, making content accessible to a wider audience.

The company releases a pair of new displays, including a 16-inch model priced at $4000, as well as a 32-inch version. Displays are available in both landscape and portrait orientations, providing flexibility for various content formats and applications.

Developers can now display places and areas in their own apps and websites, such as restaurant collections or stores. The new feature is globally available, with brief information about places and areas already accessible in the US.

The Magic Keyboard for iPad is now thinner and lighter, featuring quick access to screen brightness and volume controls. Additionally, the new keyboard includes aluminum palm rests and an enlarged trackpad.

The new feature simplifies event planning within communities. Any user can create an event, which others can respond to. All group members can view events, while those planning to attend receive notifications.

The startup expands operations in Ethiopia following a factory launch in Addis Ababa, recycling plastic waste into interlocking building materials like bricks, columns, beams, and lintels. Kubik plans to double its Addis Ababa operations, laying the foundation for pan-African growth from 2025.

Fintoc's product is an API enabling online companies to accept instant payments directly from a customer's bank account. The funding will expand business in Latin American countries.

RevenueCat supports subscriptions in over 30,000 apps, processing over $2 billion annually. In addition to new product support, the funding will help the company expand into new markets, including Japan and South Korea.

Carv offers a platform for web gaming and AI companies, as well as gamers, to control and monetize their data. The funding will improve portal design for scalability and support broader usage scenarios.