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Plum secures $20M investment, boosting assets to over $1.5B

OUR TAKEPlum really knows how to charm investors. It’s like they’ve hit the jackpot with that $17.4 million haul. And Eurobank doubling down with their secon…

Trump shooter employed a drone as a ‘rearview mirror’ prior to the incident

Trump shooter used a drone prior to the rally like a ‘rearview mirror’.The camera drone made by DJI that maybe helped him plan his attack.

SK Hynix posts record profit as AI demand boosts investment

OUR TAKESK Hynix is turning things around. After a deficit last year, the company posted a significant profit in the second quarter, marking its strongest pe…

Grayscale’s Ethereum lead at risk as big investors launch ETFs

OUR TAKEGrayscale’s position in the cryptocurrency world is getting increasingly tumultuous. The market went wild when bitcoin ETFs were first approved. Now,…

Taiwanese startup TiSpace aims to launch rocket in Japan

TiSpace, a Taiwanese startup, is poised to become the first foreign company to launch a rocket from Japan in early 2025.

UK and India launch ambitious Tech Security Initiative

The UK and India have launched the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) to enhance cooperation in areas such as telecommunications, semiconductors, AI, quant…

Microsoft Defender’s security breach enables spread of dangerous malware

OUR TAKE The ongoing exploitation of the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability highlights the persistent threat of cyber attacks targeting security we…

Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026

OUR TAKEApple has been developing foldable screen technology for some time and has applied for related patents. According to reports, Apple’s foldable iPhone…

Leaders

Stripe bolsters offerings with acquisition of Lemon Squeezy

OUR TAKEStripe’s got a sweet tooth for innovation. Acquiring Lemon Squeezy is like adding a dash of lemonade to their payment processing cocktail. Lemon Sque…

Thailand plans new tax breaks to attract investment in hybrid cars

OUR TAKEThailand has announced a new set of incentives aimed at attracting significant investment in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) over the next four years…

LinkedIn settles $6.6M lawsuit over inflated video ad metrics

OUR TAKEIt seems LinkedIn hit a snag this time, shelling out over $6.6 million to settle with advertisers. This reminds me of Facebook’s similar mishap with …

FAA greenlights SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for launch

OUR TAKEThe FAA’s permission of the Falcon 9 is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to ensure safe and reliable space travel. SpaceX’s swift res…

India’s Rapido joins unicorn club with $120M funding boost

OUR TAKERapido’s rise to unicorn status is like the ultimate Indian underdog story. They’re taking on the big guns like Uber and Ola with their two-wheeler g…

HPE’s $14B bet on Juniper faces regulatory hurdle

OUR TAKEIn my opinion, it’s like watching two giants of the tech world team up for a superhero movie. HPE swooping in to buy Juniper for $14 billion? That’s …

Tech titans’ feud over Trump incident: Pro-Trump vs. Liberals

OUR TAKEThe public animosity among Silicon Valley’s elite underscores a broader political divide within the tech industry. As influential figures openly crit…

US-listed crypto stocks retreat after Trump-fuelled surge

OUR TAKEMonday saw a notable drop in the share prices of cryptocurrency companies, as bitcoin retreated from its peak above $70,000, influenced by Trump’s re…

Canva bolsters AI with Leonardo.ai acquisition

OUR TAKECanva has announced the acquisition of Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, to bolster its AI technology stack. The financial t…

C5i expands AI capabilities with Analytic Edge acquisition

OUR TAKEC5i acquired Analytic Edge, a marketing analytics firm, which can improve C5i’s capabilities in data-driven marketing solutions with Analytic Edge’s …

Alphabet’s AI partnership with Anthropic faces UK scrutiny

UK’s antitrust watchdog is reviewing Alphabet’s partnership with Anthropic, examining its potential effects on the competitive landscape. In a recent joint s…

Canva acquires Leonardo AI image startup to boost generative AI

Canva has acquired Leonardo AI, an Australian startup specialising in advanced generative AI for creating images and art.