Firestorm Labs raises $82M to take drone factories into the field
A defense startup just raised $82 million to put drone factories inside shipping containers and bring manufacturing to the front lines.
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As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
Face serum advert banned over 'five years younger' claim
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BCI startup Neurable looks to license its ‘mind-reading’ tech for consumer wearables
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Founder of Shark Tank-backed startup Scholly sues his acquirer Sallie Mae
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Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in court
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
'I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back'
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European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
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Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch
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Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
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Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
Apple’s new CEO, and why Elon Musk wants to buy Cursor for $60B
A new era is on the way for Apple as Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus. Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable businesses in tech, but he’s also stepping into a very different ecosystem than the one Cook spent deca...
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