E-commerce
In a strategic push to differentiate itself in the increasingly crowded generative AI market, Perplexity is doubling down on AI-powered commerce, announcing a new partnership with PayPal that enables users to complete purchases directly within its chat interface. Starting soon, U.S. users will be able to shop, book travel,
Transportation
In an era where everyday expenses feel increasingly out of reach, Uber is betting that affordability—not just convenience—will keep people coming back. The ride-hailing and delivery giant has unveiled a new feature called Route Share, which aims to offer a more budget-friendly alternative to traditional UberX rides during
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Databricks, a leading data and AI platform, has announced the acquisition of Neon, a fast-growing startup developing a serverless, open-source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres. The deal, reportedly worth around $1 billion, marks Databricks’ latest strategic move to strengthen its capabilities in supporting AI-native applications. Founded in 2021 by former
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon is deepening its presence in Saudi Arabia with a strategic partnership alongside Humain, an artificial intelligence startup recently launched under the auspices of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two companies will collaborate on developing an “AI Zone” in the kingdom—an initiative valued at more than $5
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity AI, a rising player in the competitive artificial intelligence search space, is in late-stage discussions to secure $500 million in funding at a $14 billion valuation, according to a source familiar with the matter. The round will be led by Accel, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, though
Travel
United Airlines is set to revolutionize in-flight connectivity by becoming the first U.S. carrier to debut Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on its regional United Express jets, starting Thursday, May 15. This move marks a significant step forward in enhancing the digital travel experience, with long-haul aircraft also set to follow. Developed
Energy
Google is doubling down on its commitment to secure long-term, low-carbon energy sources by partnering with nuclear site developer Elementl Power to explore the development of three advanced nuclear reactor sites. The deal is part of the tech giant’s broader push to power its rapidly growing data center footprint—
Wearables
Apple is ramping up its chip development efforts to support a new wave of products, including smart glasses aimed at challenging Meta's dominance in the wearables space. The tech giant is working on a new class of processors designed to power devices ranging from AI servers and high-performance
E-commerce
Amazon is stepping further into the healthcare space — this time, with a focus on pets. The retail giant announced a new partnership with Vetsource, an online pet pharmacy, to offer prescription medications for cats and dogs directly through its U.S. storefront. The move marks a significant expansion of Amazon’
OpenAI is taking another major step in evolving its AI assistant, ChatGPT, into a more powerful research and development tool. On Thursday, the company announced a new feature for its AI-powered "deep research" tool—an integration with GitHub, now available in beta. This marks the first official “connector”
Imagination Technologies has launched its E-Series graphics processing units (GPUs), a next-generation family of processors designed to redefine how graphics and AI workloads are handled at the edge. Combining cutting-edge performance with energy efficiency, the E-Series marks a major step forward in on-device intelligence for markets like automotive, mobile, and
Tripledot Studios has made a defining move in its rise to the top of the mobile gaming industry, acquiring AppLovin’s mobile game studio portfolio for approximately $800 million. The strategic acquisition marks a pivotal shift in the global gaming landscape, placing the London-based developer among the top five independent
Stripe, the global fintech powerhouse, made a splash at its annual Stripe Sessions event on Wednesday, unveiling a wave of new products and capabilities that signal its growing ambition in AI, digital payments, and global financial infrastructure. AI-Powered Payments Take Center Stage Leading the announcements was the launch of Stripe’
Anthropic has announced the launch of a new web search API for its Claude AI models, allowing developers to build applications that can access real-time, web-based information. This marks a significant step in making Claude a more dynamic, up-to-date assistant capable of retrieving the latest facts, data, and insights from
Amazon has introduced a new advanced warehouse robot named Vulcan, designed to handle goods with a sense of touch. Equipped with two robotic arms, Vulcan can feel its way through tasks using force sensors, making it one of the company’s most sophisticated robots yet. A Robot That Feels Before
Netflix is officially rolling out a new AI-powered search experience that allows users to discover content using natural language prompts. The feature, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, was unveiled during the company’s tech and product event on Wednesday, following recent hints during its earnings call. Conversational Search, Built for
Design platform Figma has unveiled a major product expansion aimed at transforming how teams create websites, applications, and marketing content. With new AI-powered tools—Figma Sites, Figma Make, Figma Buzz, and Figma Draw—the company is positioning itself as a serious competitor to Canva, Adobe, and AI-driven website builders like
Apple is exploring the integration of AI-powered search engines like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic into its Safari web browser. The revelation came during testimony from Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, in the U.S. Department of Justice's ongoing antitrust case against Google parent company
French AI startup Mistral is making a bold move into the enterprise AI space with the launch of Le Chat Enterprise, a ChatGPT-style assistant designed specifically for businesses that demand privacy, customization, and seamless integration across workflows. Powered by Mistral Medium 3, the company’s latest proprietary model, Le Chat
Amazon is deepening its commitment to Latin America by investing more than $4 billion to build a dedicated Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Chile. The tech giant announced on Wednesday that the new infrastructure, set to be completed by the end of 2026, will include three availability zones — clusters
Instacart is shaking up the party planning scene with the launch of Fizz, a new delivery app aimed at making it easier — and more fun — to stock up on drinks and snacks for gatherings. Officially announced on Tuesday, Fizz is a 21+ app designed specifically for group get-togethers, where guests
