Zopa’s Bold Ambitions: British Fintech Looks to Double Profits and Launch Current Accounts in 2025 British online lender Zopa, which has transitioned from a peer-to-peer lending platform to a fully regulated digital bank, is rapidly gaining traction in the competitive fintech sector. Backed by Japanese investment powerhouse SoftBank, Zopa is on track to double its […]
AI Deepfake Porn: Why Anyone Can Be a Victim and How to Protect Yourself As artificial intelligence technology becomes more advanced and accessible, the risk of deepfake porn—the nonconsensual creation and sharing of explicit, digitally manipulated images and videos—is escalating. Unlike revenge porn, which traditionally involves real intimate photos shared without consent, AI deepfake technology […]
Volkswagen and Rivian Join Forces in $5.8 Billion Partnership to Lead the Future of Electric Vehicles Volkswagen Group (VW) has officially launched a strategic joint venture with electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian, marking a significant milestone in the automotive sector. The deal, now valued at $5.8 billion (£4.55 billion), represents an expanded commitment from Volkswagen, […]
Altos Ventures Raises $500 Million Fund to Fuel the Next Wave of Tech Innovation In a significant move that underscores the resilience of well-established venture capital firms, Altos Ventures has raised $500 million for its latest fund. This announcement marks the firm’s largest-ever fund and reflects its continued strength and influence in the venture capital […]
Google's Shocking Move: 25% of Its Code is Now AI-Generated! In a groundbreaking revelation that could change the course of software development, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, recently disclosed that more than 25% of the company’s internal source code is now generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This significant milestone demonstrates just how integral AI has […]
Apple's Vision Pro: A High-End Experiment and Lessons for Future VR Ambitions Apple's Vision Pro launched with great fanfare, hailed as a revolutionary step in virtual reality. The advanced capabilities of the VR headset quickly attracted tech enthusiasts, generating a strong initial sales response, with close to 200,000 units sold in the first few weeks. […]
Tesla Cybertruck Becomes Futuristic Police Vehicle with UP.FIT Customizations for Law Enforcement The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its striking design and innovative technology, is now breaking new ground as a customized fleet vehicle for police departments, thanks to Unplugged Performance's latest venture, UP.FIT. Building on its established expertise in high-performance Tesla modifications, Unplugged Performance has […]
Cogna: The AI Startup Aiming to Disrupt Enterprise Software with Autonomous Development In a landmark funding round for artificial intelligence, Cogna—a new UK-based startup—has successfully raised $15 million to fund its mission to automate enterprise software development. Ben Peters, co-founder of autonomous vehicle tech company FiveAI, founded Cogna with a vision to use AI to […]
Cybercriminals Exploit Emergency Data Requests to Access Private User Information: FBI Issues Urgent Warning Cybercriminals are targeting major U.S. technology companies through fraudulent data requests to gain access to private user information, the FBI warned this week. This alarming development sheds light on how hackers are infiltrating the email accounts of law enforcement agencies to […]
Fintech Stocks Surge: Upstart, Toast, Coinbase, and Robinhood Drive Wall Street Rally After Earnings Reports The fintech sector experienced significant gains this week, as companies like Upstart, Toast, Coinbase, and Robinhood delivered impressive earnings results that exceeded market expectations. The surge in these stocks contributed to a broader rally across Wall Street, with major indexes […]
Roblox, one of the world’s most popular online gaming platforms, has announced a significant update to its safety policies, focusing on protecting its youngest users. The company has long faced criticism for not implementing strict enough safeguards for children, exposing them to potential risks like inappropriate language, explicit content, and online predators. With new restrictions […]
Top 10 Industries Attracting the Most Startup Funding in 2024 As we progress through 2024, certain industries stand out as the primary drivers of startup funding, hinting at the areas where innovation and economic transformation are most likely to thrive. From artificial intelligence to clean tech, these sectors showcase the technology and services that are […]
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