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Healthcare is undergoing a big digital transformation and Avelios is one of the forerunners. The Munich-based startup has raised $31M in Series A funding led by Sequoia to modernize outdated hospital IT systems with AI-driven and cloud-based solutions. Avelios: Transforming Legacy Systems Many hospitals still run on legacy software that has not been updated for…
Introduction OurSky and PlaneWave Instruments have merged to form Observable Space Startups, the new company building the next generation of telescopes. This merger combines OurSky’s advanced space observational software with PlaneWave’s high-quality telescopes to offer a more integrated and accessible solution for space exploration and observation. The Problem Upfront Ventures partner Nick Kim saw the…
Asya Bradley Joins Stripe as Head of Startup & VC Partnerships A major payments company, Stripe, has announced Asya Bradley as its new Head of Startups and Venture Capital Partnerships. This chess move intends to reinforce Stripe’s collaborations with venture capital firms and startup accelerators, thus fortifying its standing within the fintech ecosystem. A Visionary…
Apple is set to expand the language support for its AI-powered suite, Apple Intelligence, starting in April 2025. The new update will introduce support for French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Additionally, localized English versions for India and Singapore will also be available. During Apple’s Q4 2024 earnings call, CEO…
Introduction Chinese AI company DeepSeek is facing a new challenge in the US a trademark dispute that may complicate its expansion plans. The issue arose when a Delaware-based company, Delson Group Inc., filed for the “DeepSeek” trademark just 36 hours before it submitted its application to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Delson Group’s…
Naboo raises $21M in Series A from Notion Capital just 11 months after seed round. The company is changing the way companies book corporate events with its concierge-style, all-in-one marketplace that simplifies venue selection, catering, transport and more. Simplify Corporate Event Planning Booking a corporate event venue is a complex and time consuming process. Naboo…
Google Maps To Rename U.S. Landmarks After Executive Order Google Maps will be renaming key American landmarks, including the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Denali mountain, following Trump Administration’s directives. The changes will happen once the federal Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) updates its database, Google announced on Monday. The Executive Order and Name Changes…
Introduction to Angell: A Visionary Startup Angell, a French smart e-bike startup founded in 2019, wanted to change urban commuting with smart and connected e-bikes. The bikes had GPS, Bluetooth, smart lock and touchscreen, a seamless and futuristic experience. The Journey of Angell: From Innovation to Insolvency Pioneering Smart E-Bikes Angell’s e-bikes were unique. With…
Multi-Year Scheme Exposed, Targeting U.S. Companies U.S. authorities have indicted 5 individuals for their involvement in a scheme that used remote IT work to funnel money to North Korea. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment on Thursday, naming North Korean nationals Jin Sung-Il and Pak Jin-Song, Mexican national Pedro Ernesto Alonso De Los…
Google Strengthens XR Push with HTC Deal Google has bought part of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250m. The deal shows its commitment to virtual and augmented reality hardware as the company has just launched its Android XR platform. Under the agreement, it gets HTC VIVE engineering staff and non-exclusive IP rights. But HTC…
Google Gets Fined for Payment System Abuses Indonesia’s antitrust agency, KPPU, has fined Google 202.5 billion Rupiahs ($12.6 million) for anti-competitive practices related to its Google Play Store payment system. Another hit for the tech giant’s market dominance. Mandatory Google Play Billing Under Fire KPPU’s investigation found that Google forced Indonesian app developers to use…
Trump Revokes AI Regulations to Promote Innovation On his first day in office, President Donald Trump rescinded a 2023 executive order signed by former President Joe Biden to address the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). The move has sparked debate about how to balance innovation and regulation in the fast-moving AI industry. Biden’s AI Order:…
