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E-commerce
Shopify is doubling down on artificial intelligence. At its latest Edition launch event, the e-commerce giant announced a suite of AI-powered features aimed at helping merchants streamline the creation and management of their online stores — no coding required. The updates include a new AI store builder, enhanced capabilities for Sidekick,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google has announced the next phase of its AI-powered search evolution: advertising. On Wednesday, the tech giant detailed plans to begin testing ads within AI Mode, the company’s artificial intelligence-driven feature in Google Search. The move comes as part of Google's broader strategy to monetize its increasingly
Transportation
Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing arm of Alphabet, has now completed over 10 million paid rides, according to co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, who shared the milestone during the Google I/O developer conference this week. The figure marks a major acceleration for the company, doubling its trip count in just five months.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
At its I/O 2025 developer conference, Google unveiled Flow, a new AI-driven video creation tool aimed squarely at filmmakers, content creators, and creative professionals. Flow is the tech giant’s most ambitious foray into the AI-powered video space yet, combining several of its most advanced models to deliver an
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
At Google I/O 2025, the tech giant announced a major expansion of Project Mariner, its experimental AI agent capable of browsing websites and completing online tasks on behalf of users. First introduced in late 2024, Project Mariner is now rolling out more broadly — and it’s significantly more powerful.
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
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