Apple Opens New Doors for AI Agents with Poke Apple has officially approved Poke, an AI-powered assistant developed by The Interaction Company of California, as the first AI agent to operate on its Messages for Business platform. This milestone marks
The digital reading industry is becoming more competitive as Everand introduces a new subscription model that combines e-books, audiobooks, and social reading communities into a single platform. The move positions the company as a strong challenger to Amazon’s ecosystem, which
Artificial Intelligence is evolving at an incredible pace, but one major challenge continues to limit its efficiency: memory. While most discussions focus on powerful GPUs and advanced processors, a new startup believes the future of AI infrastructure depends on solving
Building a successful startup is rarely a solo journey. Behind every thriving company are strong partnerships built on trust, communication, shared vision, and resilience. In a special best-of episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen and producer Maggie Nye revisit
In today’s startup ecosystem, adding “AI” to a pitch deck often feels like a requirement for attracting investors. From automation tools to AI-driven SaaS platforms, artificial intelligence dominates funding conversations across the tech world. But one startup is proving that
The fragrance industry has remained largely unchanged for decades. Traditional perfume and scent creation still rely on a limited number of specialized laboratories that develop fragrance molecules for major perfume houses and cosmetic brands. But now, a young startup called
Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service pause to four major U.S. cities after several self-driving vehicles struggled to handle flooded roads and severe weather conditions. The latest incident in Atlanta has raised fresh questions about the reliability and safety of
Oceans are vast, and tracking activity on them has always been a challenge for governments, shipping companies, and insurance providers. Many ships lack modern sensors and analytics software, leaving large gaps in maritime intelligence. Arlington, Virginia-based startup Quartermaster is changing
Google is redefining the future of online search with the launch of its new AI agents, announced during the Google I/O 2026 keynote. These advanced AI-powered agents are designed to move beyond traditional search by continuously tracking information, delivering personalized
The ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has become more than just a courtroom dispute. It has sparked a much larger conversation about trust, transparency, and accountability in the artificial intelligence industry. As closing arguments wrapped up
