The French startup is focusing on its corporate travel platform, which offers services beyond accommodations, including catering, entertainment, and transportation. The funding will help automate tasks currently handled manually by project managers.

The Spanish startup is building foundational AI models for medical imaging in oncology, immunology, neurology, and metabolic disorders. Its goal is to enhance disease detection and diagnosis accuracy using X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.

The San Francisco-based biotech startup plans to extend the average human lifespan by 10 years. It is preparing drug trials for Alzheimer’s treatment and has trained an OpenAI-powered model to convert regular cells into stem cells.

Passbolt aims to be a leading password manager for small and medium-sized businesses, with long-term plans for enterprise clients. The company currently offers a free version for individual users.

Everstone, a profitable global software provider with over 6,000 clients, is expanding its tech portfolio with this acquisition.

Google is looking to expand its capabilities in virtual and augmented reality following the recent launch of the Android XR platform. The acquisition will accelerate the development of the Android XR ecosystem for headsets and smart glasses.

The Indian autonomous mobile robot (AMR) startup plans to expand globally. The company aims to leverage growing demand in the U.S., India, and Southeast Asia as nations seek to reduce reliance on China.

The company focuses on using AI to optimize software and cloud spending. A key feature of Vertice is its ability to integrate with company data to better understand and recommend cost-saving opportunities.

Netradyne provides AI-powered dashcams for fleet operators. These cameras collect vehicle data and video to improve driver safety and reduce accidents by approximately 50%.

This will be the first product of its kind awaiting FDA approval. The funding will help improve telemedicine services, patient portals, educational resources, and customer support tools, as well as expand its medical team.

The French startup aims to create the next-generation Chargebee. Over the past two years, it has built a new billing platform that supports subscriptions, one-time purchases, and usage-based payments.

The acquisition will allow Amazon to expand its financial services footprint in one of the fastest-growing markets. The deal is valued at over $150M.

The startup is developing the first fully reusable rocket, including both the booster and second stage. The funding will support new facilities at the U.S. Air Force space station at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The London-based startup develops AI-driven products for highly realistic avatars. The funding will be used for team expansion, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and further product development.

The Berlin-based startup already works with over 1,200 medical clinics in multiple European countries and aims to modernize administrative processes for thousands more.

The London-based financial services platform is designed for immigrants. The funding will be used to acquire new customers and expand into additional markets.

The French startup is developing a foundational AI model for biology that will help scientists model biological systems, predict disease outcomes, and develop more effective treatments.

The UK-based company provides home healthcare services. Its AI platform collects patient data and can predict hospitalizations with 83% accuracy.

Overhaul provides a platform that enables companies to track their goods in the supply chain and combat theft. It also provides insights into product quality and compliance during transportation and identifies areas for cost savings.

Beams offers a pricing system that predicts project costs and timelines by comparing them to over 6,000 construction projects. The platform also uses 3D photography and laser scanning to create detailed home models for renovation planning.

The Irish marine robotics startup provides ocean data to the energy and hydrographic sectors using autonomous surface vessels. The funding will expand its services to additional industries.

The app specializes in selling collectibles like trading cards, comics, and sneakers. The new funding will expand into categories like art, golf, and vinyl, along with enhanced tools for sellers.

The Dublin-based startup specializes in cross-border payments for merchants in Asia and the Middle East. The funding will support business expansion.

The app enables users to create and program interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of over 10,000 elements. It supports Lua scripting for advanced editing.

Funding will help extend contracts through 2026 and expand the robot fleet to 2,000 across multiple U.S. cities. Currently, Serve operates about 100 delivery robots in Los Angeles via Uber Eats and 7-Eleven.

The Dutch semiconductor giant NXP is set to purchase TTTech Auto, an Austrian company specializing in safety software for autonomous vehicles.

Microsoft plans to fund the expansion of its AI and cloud services in India while also training 10 million people in AI-related skills.

RoboForce is creating highly precise robotic assistants for tasks like solar panel installation. Their first product is a 1.5-meter-tall robot equipped with black metallic arms.

The startup has developed an electricity-based method to extract pure iron from low-grade ores. Electra's solution, known as electro-smelting, is already being used for producing other metals like copper and nickel.

Funds will be used to build a multibillion-dollar mining complex to locate copper deposits identified through AI. The financing will also expand KoBold’s mineral exploration efforts across five continents.

SafeSend offers a cloud platform designed to streamline the handling of confidential financial documents. The platform includes tools for tax return delivery, electronic signature collection, payment processing, workflow automation, and regulatory compliance.

Британская компания предоставляет медицинские услуги на дому. Она собирает данные о пациентах на своей платформе и позволяет с точностью до 83% предсказать, когда пациенту понадобится госпитализация.

Overhaul — платформа, которая помогает компаниям отслеживать местоположение своих товаров в цепочке поставок и бороться с кражами. Overhaul также предоставляет информацию о качестве и соответствии требованиям товаров во время транспортировки и пытается выявить области, на которых можно сэкономить.

В Beams есть система ценообразования, которая прогнозирует, сколько будет стоить проект и сколько времени он займет, сравнивает его с более чем 6000 строительных проектов. Также используются 3D-фотографии и лазерное сканирование для создания подробной модели дома для проектирования ремонта.

Стартап надеется стать надежной альтернативой Amazon. Компания PDQ в настоящее время обрабатывает около 30 млн заказов в месяц.

Ирландский стартап в области морской робототехники предоставляет данные об океане энергетической и гидрографической отраслям с помощью беспилотных надводных судов. Капитал позволит расширить охват дополнительных отраслей.

Whatnot создано для продажи таких товаров, как коллекционные карточки, комиксы и кроссовки. Новый капитал будет направлен на расширение ассортимента в других категориях, включая искусство, гольф и винил. Whatnot также работает над новыми инструментами для продавцов, которые помогут им развивать свой бизнес.

The update introduces real-time lock screen notifications, the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec for high-quality video recording, and developer tools. Android 16 also includes improved accessibility features.

Users will soon be able to post their WhatsApp statuses as stories on Instagram and Facebook without needing to upload them separately. This integration will also enable single-login access across multiple apps.

The new console will be larger and feature an expanded display while maintaining compatibility with original Switch games.

WhatsApp introduces new features, including sticker creation from selfies, sticker pack sharing, and enhanced camera effects. By selecting "Create Stickers" in the sticker menu, users can take a photo and have it automatically transformed into a sticker.

The glasses project a 3.5-inch circular display into the wearer’s field of vision. By directing the image straight to the eye, the company eliminates the need for expensive AR lenses, making these glasses more affordable than previous prototypes.

The Tel Aviv-based startup employs computer vision and AI to monitor and diagnose plant diseases and pests in greenhouses. Its software works with standard cameras, taking images of plants twice daily.

The high-end GPU is claimed to outperform the RTX 4090 by a factor of two. The RTX 50 series marks a breakthrough in AI-powered rendering, including neural shaders, digital human technology, geometry, and lighting enhancements.

The device offers 360-degree body scanning, providing users with data on weight, heart health, and lung function. Additional insights on sleep, activity, and nutrition may be available through connected wearables.

The product enables two-way real-time translation for phone and video calls, automatically supporting 40 different languages.

The device will be available in February or March for $380. New features allow users to monitor their heart health.

Telegram has added a new method for verifying accounts using third-party services, along with new message search filters and the ability to turn gifts into NFTs. Verified accounts will display a new logo instead of the traditional blue checkmark.

The Israeli startup helps manage and optimize AI hardware infrastructure. Run:ai’s software, currently exclusive to Nvidia products, will become open-source, allowing competitors like AMD and Intel to adapt it for their hardware.

The company specializes in personalized meal subscriptions catering to specific dietary needs, such as weight loss, high-protein diets, or balanced nutrition. Calo targets consumers who care about what they eat, not just when their food is delivered.

The startup is developing a platform that integrates logistics data from various applications to improve operations, planning, and efficiency. Boon believes its AI-driven tools can increase logistics system efficiency tenfold.

Safara allows users to book rooms in nearly any hotel worldwide, regardless of whether they are part of a hotel chain. With the acquisition of Skipper, the company gains access to a network of independent hotels.

Decart’s first enterprise product optimizes GPU utilization. The company aims to make AI generation more efficient and accessible to everyday users.

The San Francisco-based startup has found a way to integrate quantum computing into practical software applications. Its "Quantum Software as a Service" (QSaaS) platform provides end-users with access to quantum processing units (QPUs) and quantum computing emulators.

The company aims to enhance infrastructure across the continent. The funding will help Cassava achieve sustainable and profitable growth while solidifying its position as a global tech company of African origin.

Slip Robotics has developed large, ground-based robotic platforms capable of holding ten pallets and transporting loads of up to 12,000 pounds. SlipBots can navigate rough surfaces and move around warehouses autonomously.

The company develops software for vacation rental operators to manage listings, bookings, and communications across various third-party sites. The funds will be used to accelerate growth.

The Turkish startup created a popular casual mobile game where players search for cats in illustrations. The company will use the funding to expand its team and launch new games, starting with at least two next year.

The artificial intelligence startup aims to develop specialized liquid neural networks. The company plans to collaborate with a semiconductor manufacturer to optimize its models for GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators.

The Australian startup secured funding to accelerate the development of ExoSphere, a platform that enables real-time mineral exploration from space. The company currently has two satellites in low Earth orbit, which connect to ground-based sensors.

Израильский стартап помогает управлять инфраструктурой аппаратного обеспечения ИИ и оптимизировать ее. Программное обеспечение Run:ai, которое в настоящее время работает только с продуктами Nvidia, будет иметь открытый исходный код, а значит, конкуренты Nvidia, такие как AMD и Intel, смогут адаптировать его для своего оборудования.

Компания отличается тем, что предлагает индивидуальные подписки на питание для специализированных сегментов, таких как похудение, высокое потребление белка или сбалансированное питание. Calo ориентируется на клиентов, которым важно, что они едят, а не только когда их еда будет доставлена.

Стартап работает над созданием платформы, которая поможет использовать данные по логистике из разрозненных приложений, улучшать операции, планирование и общую эффективность. Компания Boon считает, что с помощью своих инструментов на основе ИИ она может в десять раз повысить эффективность логистических систем.

Safara позволяет бронировать номера практически в любом отеле мира, независимо от того, принадлежит он сети или нет. Теперь компании будут доступны независимые отели, использующие Skipper

Первый корпоративный продукт Decart оптимизирует использование графического процессора. Компания планирует сделать генерацию ИИ более эффективной и более доступной для простых пользователей.

Стартап из Сан-Франциско нашел решение как интегрировать квантовые вычисления в реальные компьютерные приложения. Платформа «квантовое программное обеспечение как услуга» (QSaaS) пытается решить эту проблему, предоставляя конечным пользователям доступ к так называемым «квантовым вычислительным устройствам» (QPUs) и эмуляторам квантовых вычислений.

Компания стремится улучшить инфраструктуру на всем континенте. Финансирование поможет Cassava обеспечить устойчивый прибыльный рост и укрепить свои позиции в качестве глобальной технологической компании африканского происхождения.

Slip Robotics разработала и запустила бизнес по предоставлению роботов в аренду. Это большие напольные роботизированные платформы, способные вмещать 10 паллет и перевозить грузы весом до 12 000 фунтов. SlipBots могут передвигаться по неровной поверхности и перемещаться по складу из одного места в другое.

Компания разрабатывает программное обеспечение для операторов по аренде жилья на время отпуска, чтобы управлять объявлениями, бронированиями и коммуникацией на различных сторонних сайтах. Средства направят на ускорение темпов роста.

Турецкий стартап создал популярную казуальную мобильную игру, в которой нужно находить кошек на рисунках. Финансирование компания будет использовать на расширение команды и запуск новых игр, начиная как минимум с двух в следующем году.

Стартап в сфере искусственного интеллекта стремится разработать специализированные жидкие нейронные сети. Компания планирует сотрудничать с производителем микросхем для оптимизации своих моделей для графических процессоров, центральных процессоров и ускорителей ИИ.

Evinced provides a suite of tools for automated accessibility testing. The platform integrates into the software development stack, helping identify and fix accessibility issues in web and mobile applications. The company plans to enter the European market.

The platform enables any company to become a mobile virtual network operator. Gigs is preparing for expansion across multiple fronts, including geographical presence and product offerings.

The Swiss company has developed a four-legged autonomous inspection robot equipped with sensors and cameras to monitor industrial equipment. The funding will support portfolio expansion into new applications and industries.

The Mumbai-based startup provides energy to over 20,000 homes and 200 housing cooperatives across India and is the country's largest distributed solar energy operator. SolarSquare will use the new funds to expand its service from 20 to 50 cities.

NeuBird automates IT site reliability tasks using generative AI. The company has already attracted major clients from the automotive, financial, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as startups.

The startup has developed an AI-driven platform for corporate cards and expense tracking. Its customer base has grown from 3,000 to 12,000 small and medium-sized enterprises over the past year.

Google is working on building gigawatts of renewable energy, battery storage, and grid modernization to power its data centers. The company has already signed agreements with renewable energy developer Intersect Power.

Speak has created a language learning platform focused on how native speakers acquire languages. Using AI, the startup generates audio dialogues and listens to user responses to enhance their comprehension skills.

The French startup combines "physics inspired by quantum theories" with machine learning to discover new drugs. The company plans to expand its workforce and enter new markets.

LambdaTest provides infrastructure that allows companies to test their applications across 5,000+ browser and OS combinations. The new funding will support market expansion and improvements in AI capabilities.

The company will use the funds to expand its team and develop new solutions for podcasting and content creation. Riverside competes with other remote podcast recording tools like Podcastle and Zencastr.

The company aims to simplify cross-border e-commerce for international sellers. The focus is currently on U.S. merchants, with plans to establish local fulfillment centers to reduce costs and shipping times.

Nowadays sends emails to venues, catering companies, and other service providers, then organizes the gathered information for event organizers, allowing them to make decisions and sign contracts efficiently.

The new factory will produce smartphone components and other parts for Apple products. Currently, the iPhone 16 is manufactured in Brazil, India, and China, while many AirPods models are assembled in Vietnam.

The UK-based legal tech startup enables small law firms to manage cases using an AI-powered SaaS platform. The funding will be used to expand into the U.S. market.

The cardiovascular imaging startup helps analyze CT scan results to detect ischemic heart disease at early stages using AI-powered software.

Heirloom Carbon plans to scale its carbon capture technology. The startup believes that by building larger facilities and capturing more CO2, it can reduce the cost of removing each metric ton of carbon.

Walmart aims to become a leader in TV advertising. By integrating Vizio into its Walmart Connect advertising platform, the retail giant positions itself as a stronger competitor to industry leaders like Amazon, Google, and Roku.

Lica is an AI-powered tool that easily creates training and promotional videos from screenshots and screen recordings. In the coming months, the startup plans to adapt its AI assistant for other video formats, such as marketing clips, social media posts, and presentations.

Yurts has secured contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and Department of Energy. The chatbot can be used for various tasks, such as extracting data from old reports or brainstorming military technology applications.

The financial management platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) serves 45,000 merchants in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. The new funds will be used for product development and accelerating market expansion into new Asian regions, improving customer service, and supporting inorganic growth strategies.

The cybersecurity startup plans to use the funding to expand its team. The company will continue developing its platform focused on "runtime security," which includes prioritizing alerts, mitigating threats, and addressing vulnerabilities in active services in real time.

Besides its main business related to cloud infrastructure, Nebius operates several companies, including Avride, which focuses on autonomous vehicles. The company also manages the generative AI LLM brand Toloka and the educational platform TripleTen. The funds will be used to expand operations in the U.S.

This model is not yet available to the general public, but security researchers can sign up for an early version. The o3 model has been trained to "think" before responding, using what OpenAI calls an "internal chain of reasoning." This allows the model to analyze a problem and plan ahead to find solutions.

WhatsApp introduces a feature allowing users to select participants for group calls without disturbing the entire group. Additionally, new video call effects, including dog ears, underwater immersion, and a karaoke microphone, have been added.

The Android XR platform will support the development of applications for various devices, including headsets and smart glasses. The early version includes tools such as ARCore, Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, Unity, and OpenXR.

Users will be able to share files between iPhones and Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs using the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps. This feature is now available for participants in the Windows Insider Program.

YouTube is testing mini-games in the "Playables" section of its app and website. The multiplayer mode in Playables enables real-time gameplay with other users.

"Reddit Answers" allows users to ask questions and receive curated relevant responses and topics. This feature aims to help Reddit compete with AI providers like ChatGPT and OpenAI’s Perplexity.

New extensions allow users to explore songs and playlists using Gemini. Additionally, users can utilize Gemini for sending messages or making calls through default apps.

When adding a task, the app can suggest relevant actions to help complete it. For example, it may recommend adding a website link or assisting with text composition. The idea is to provide users with the most suitable sites or apps for completing their tasks.

Broadcast Channels were previously considered a one-way communication method. With the new changes, they now resemble Instagram post comment sections, allowing for interaction.

"2024 Delivered" is a new personalized year-in-review feature. It provides a summary of users’ musical preferences, including favorite artists, songs, genres, and more.

The startup has unveiled its first project: an artificial intelligence system capable of generating 3D scenes resembling video games from a single image. World Labs aims to develop tools that could be useful for artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and engineers.

Эта модель пока не доступна широкой публике, однако исследователи в области безопасности могут подписаться на предварительную версию. Модель o3 была обучена «думать» перед тем, как ответить, используя то, что OpenAI называет «внутренней цепочкой рассуждений». Модель может анализировать задачу и планировать наперед, что помогает ей найти решение.

Компания предоставляет возможность выбирать участников при групповом звонке. Также WhatsApp добавила новые эффекты для видеозвонков, в том числе различные маски: «щенячьи ушки», погружение под воду или микрофон для караоке.

Cradle aims to accelerate the testing and production of large biomolecules using its AI-powered tools. The funding will expand its lab capabilities and platform development.

The electric vehicle manufacturer will use the conditional loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to resume construction of a large-scale factory in Georgia.

Appcharge provides a monetization alternative for game developers, allowing them to connect accounts across games and stores they control.

MatX designs chips to support large language models (LLMs), aiming to outperform Nvidia GPUs by 10x in training and inference performance.

Cybersecurity leader Wiz acquired Dazz, a startup specializing in threat remediation and risk management, to enhance its cloud security offerings for developers.

Blue Bear Capital will invest in about 15 companies working on AI solutions for climate, energy, and industrial sectors, applying innovative early-stage investment strategies.

The precision oncology startup has developed a cell biopsy technology to detect cancer recurrences through circulating tumor cells. The funding will scale its AI-driven biopsy testing.

The UK-based startup focuses on advancing fusion energy with its unique reactor design. The funds will be used to further develop the reactor and expand its TE Magnetics division.

Federato leverages AI to enhance underwriting processes for insurers, enabling better risk assessment and response. The funding will help expand its AI-driven underwriting platform.

Converge Bio has developed a tool for companies to use biology-focused large language models (LLMs) for data enrichment and answering complex questions. The funding will support scaling its product.

Agentio operates a marketplace for content creators, featuring an automated platform for YouTube influencers to sell ad slots. The funding will expand the marketplace and enhance AI technology to better match creators with brands.

Google’s initiative supports researchers leveraging AI for groundbreaking discoveries, with no specific project targets disclosed.

The stealth-mode startup aims to make college education more affordable. Specific plans have yet to be disclosed.

Operating in Germany, France, and Italy, Exploration plans to create Europe’s first reusable space capsule for cargo deliveries to and from the ISS.

The Chinese autonomous driving startup operates a fleet of 190 “robotaxis” in Beijing and Guangzhou, with over 250 robotaxis active across multiple cities.

Nokia announced the acquisition of Rapid, a startup managing an API marketplace. The integration aims to help 5G network operators open their networks to more developers.

The funding will support Leland’s platform that matches coaches with clients for goals like university admissions or exam preparation. The company aims to provide tools for content creation and scheduling.

Anysphere, the creator of the Cursor AI-powered code editor, acquired Supermaven, an AI assistant for coding. The acquisition will integrate UI and model enhancements into Cursor.

The Swiss startup brings the cloud development process to local computers. While focusing on AWS applications, LocalStack plans to expand into multi-cloud environments.

Writer offers a generative AI platform tailored for various enterprise tasks. The funding will support the expansion of its enterprise-focused platform.

Red Hat, an IBM-owned open-source software company, acquired Neural Magic, a startup that optimizes AI models for faster execution on CPUs and GPUs.

The Berlin-based agritech startup simplifies the transition to regenerative farming for farmers. Klim provides tools for planning, implementation, and financing of sustainable agricultural practices.

Agicap helps centralize cash flow data and forecast future financial movements. The funds will be used to develop a toolkit for chief financial officers.

The Munich-based startup extracts valuable materials from recycled lithium-ion batteries. The funding will be used to build its first industrial facility (FOAK).

Tokyo-based startup SmartBank offers an app and services for cashless payment management, including a prepaid card and a financial management app with deposit account features.

The UK-based startup combines generative AI and other tools to create customized software solutions for critical industries, aiming to compete with established IT consultancies like Wipro and Capgemini.

The Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup specializes in protecting cloud infrastructure. The funds will address challenges like the overload of threat detection alerts.

UnifyApps offers an AI-powered product that enables the creation of chatbot integrations. The startup aims to deliver a secure product tailored for large enterprises.

SocialCrowd’s main product allows businesses to set goals for employees and reward them for achievement. The funding will help the company expand its engineering and customer success teams.

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.

Цель стартапа — сделать обучение в колледже более доступным по цене. В настоящее время компания работает в скрытом режиме, она пока не может поделиться своими конкретными планами.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Users can access the "Manage Distractions" tool from the "Page" menu in the Smart Search field. After selecting an element to remove, Safari will remember to remove those elements during future visits.

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.