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In a major update, Google Chrome is taking its autofill feature to the next level. The browser can now automatically fill in important personal details such as your passport number, driver’s license, and vehicle registration information — making online form-filling faster and more convenient than ever. Previously, Chrome’s autofill handled basic information like addresses, passwords,…
In today’s fast-paced startup ecosystem, the traditional playbook for growth is starting to show its cracks. Venture capitalist Tim Chen, founder of Essence VC, believes startups need to radically rethink how they pursue sales and traction. Chen’s journey is anything but typical. After selling his small startup and facing rejection from every VC firm he…
As people shift from Google searches to AI-powered recommendations, one question looms large for businesses: How can products show up in AI conversations? That’s exactly the problem The Prompting Company aims to solve. The YC-backed startup has raised $6.5 million in seed funding to help brands get mentioned in AI apps like ChatGPT through a…
In today’s fast-moving startup world, going viral can make or break your business and few understand this better than Roy Lee, the founder of Cluely. Speaking at Disrupt 2025, Lee shared his unfiltered take on why startups need to focus less on engineering perfection and more on attention-driven marketing. “If you’re not in deep tech,…
Memento Labs Caught in Spyware Controversy A new spyware scandal has put Italian surveillance tech company Memento Labs back in the spotlight. According to the CEO of cybersecurity company Kaspersky, Paolo Lezzi, one of the company’s government clients used Dante spyware. Kaspersky identified Dante as a Windows-based spyware targeting victims in Russia and Belarus, linking…
The race to build the future of autonomous vehicles is heating up, but safety remains the biggest challenge. Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana believes that robotaxi companies must do more to prove the safety of their technology before expanding operations. During a recent interview, Mawakana emphasized the need for transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry. She…
The browser wars are back and this time, artificial intelligence is in control. OpenAI has officially launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser designed to transform the way people surf the web. With natural language browsing and an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously, Atlas promises a hands-free, intelligent browsing experience. But behind the innovation lies…
Tesla is once again in the spotlight as CEO Elon Musk doubles down on his ambitious shift from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and robotics. After a rough start to 2025, Tesla recorded its best quarter yet, delivering 497,099 vehicles and earning $21.2 billion in automotive revenue. However, profits told a different story, dropping 37%…
LangChain, the open-source powerhouse for building AI agents, has officially joined the unicorn club. The company announced a $125 million funding round at a $1.25 billion valuation, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing startup. The funding round was led by IVP, with participation from CapitalG, Sapphire Ventures, and existing backers Sequoia, Benchmark, and Amplify.…
Reddit is taking its AI-powered search to a global audience. The platform announced that its advanced AI search feature is now available in five new languages — French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. This move allows users in countries like Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, and Italy to experience Reddit’s evolving AI search technology in…
Electric aviation is taking off—literally and financially. Vermont-based Beta Technologies, one of the leading names in electric aircraft innovation, has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise up to $825 million. The company has set its share price between $27 and $33, which could give it a valuation of around $7.2…
Alphabet-owned Waymo is taking another major step in the global expansion of its autonomous vehicle program. The company announced plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in London in 2026, marking its second international market after Tokyo. This move solidifies Waymo’s vision of bringing safe, sustainable, and driverless transportation to major cities worldwide. A Strategic…
