đź‘‹ I'm Ken Metral, founder of Cosmico. I'm a serial entrepreneur and passionate technologist. I have 20+ years of experience with degrees in IT, MIS, and an MBA from Florida International University.
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical giant Regeneron announced Monday that it will acquire genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, following a court-supervised bankruptcy auction. The deal, if approved, will grant Regeneron ownership of 23andMe’s genomics service and a massive trove of personal and genetic data from roughly 15 million customers. The acquisition
Finance
In a major shakeup of the financial services landscape, Capital One Financial Corporation has officially completed its $35.5 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services. The all-stock deal, initially announced in February 2025, brings together two of the world’s largest credit card issuers in a merger that could significantly
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Just weeks after announcing a $43 million fundraising round, Los Angeles-based AI video startup Moonvalley has secured another $10 million, bringing its total funding to $53 million. Including a $70 million seed round in November, the company’s total backing now stands at approximately $124 million. Founded by a team
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has officially unveiled Codex, a research preview of its most advanced AI coding agent to date. Announced on Friday, the new tool is designed to accelerate and automate software development by handling a wide range of programming tasks — from writing features and fixing bugs to testing and codebase analysis.
Telecommunications
In a seismic shift for the U.S. telecommunications industry, Charter Communications and Cox Communications have unveiled plans to merge in a $34.5 billion deal. The transaction, if approved, will create a powerhouse in cable and internet services, consolidating 38 million customers under one roof and intensifying competition with
Retail
Dick’s Sporting Goods is acquiring rival Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion deal, signaling a bold move to expand its global footprint and solidify its role in the evolving retail landscape — even as trade tariffs and shifting consumer behavior introduce new risks. Announced Thursday, the acquisition will mark
Legal
Legal tech startup Harvey is reportedly in advanced talks to raise over $250 million in fresh funding, a round that would boost its valuation to $5 billion. The round is expected to be led by prominent venture firms Kleiner Perkins and Coatue, with existing investor Sequoia Capital also likely to
Food
Apple is rolling out a significant update to its Maps app, introducing curated recommendations and expert insights from renowned sources such as Michelin, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest. This move marks a step toward making Apple Maps not just a navigation tool, but a destination discovery platform with premium content
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