
AI startups in Israel are not competing only on product quality. They are competing on speed, technical depth, distribution, and the ability to build a real business before the market gets crowded. That is why choosing the right early-stage VC matters so much. At pre-seed and seed, the investor is not just a source of […]

At a time when India’s capital landscape is being reshaped by shifting global dynamics and rising domestic conviction, TiE Delhi-NCR hosted the second edition of Capital Connect 2026 atthe Leela Ambience, Gurugram. With 300+ curated participants, including investors, policymakers, family offices, LPs, global funds, regulators, and HNIs, the forum brought together the key drivers of […]

OpenCFO, headquartered across Seattle and Hyderabad, has raised $2 million in a funding round led by Endiya Partners, with participation from angel investors in the U.S. and India. The startup is building what it describes as an “AI-native financial operating system” for globally distributed mid-market companies. The company’s core thesis: finance teams are burdened by […]

Microsoft is experimenting with a new optional top menu bar for Windows 11 through its PowerToys project. Dubbed the Command Palette Dock, the concept aims to offer fast access to tools, system resources, and extensions, signalling renewed interest in rethinking Windows’ desktop ergonomics. A Familiar Idea Returns in a New Form Microsoft is once again […]

Google’s long-rumored desktop version of Android—internally dubbed “Aluminium OS”—has surfaced in a developer bug report, offering the first concrete glimpse of how Android could evolve into a full PC operating system. Screenshots and recordings show a hybrid environment merging Android’s app ecosystem with traditional desktop elements, signalling a strategic push to unify mobile and desktop […]

Google’s early look at Android’s upcoming desktop mode suggests a system that prioritises visual consistency over desktop-first usability. While positioned as a merger of Android and Chrome OS, the leaked interface points to an Android-centric design that could struggle to meet the needs of productivity-focused users. A Desktop Reveal That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen An […]

Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that could deepen ties between the AI lab and Amazon Web Services while reshaping the competitive landscape for global AI infrastructure. Why This Matters Now Amazon’s reported talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI come at a […]

LinkedIn has introduced a new certificate that allows users to showcase “vibe coding” skills — a form of AI-assisted programming where developers guide large language models instead of writing code line by line. The move reflects how AI is reshaping software development and hiring signals. From Résumés to Signals: Why LinkedIn Is Leaning Into AI […]

The acting head of U.S. cybersecurity under President Donald Trump uploaded sensitive government documents to ChatGPT, triggering fresh concerns over AI use inside federal agencies and the handling of classified or restricted information. A routine experiment that escalated into a security issue A senior U.S. official tasked with safeguarding federal cyber infrastructure uploaded sensitive government […]

Asia’s mergers and acquisitions market is no longer driven by volume. Instead, it is being reshaped by selectivity, strategic intent, and capital discipline, as companies, investors, and governments recalibrate growth priorities amid higher interest rates, geopolitical fragmentation, and uneven post-pandemic recoveries. While overall deal counts across the region have softened compared to the 2021–2022 peak, […]

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon are reportedly in talks to collectively invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, underscoring how capital-intensive generative AI has become. The discussions reflect mounting competition among Big Tech firms to secure influence over foundational AI platforms and the infrastructure that powers them. A reported $60 billion investment round involving Nvidia, Microsoft, […]

Microsoft said its latest quarterly results included a $7.6 billion earnings contribution linked to its OpenAI partnership. The figure highlights how deeply generative AI is now embedded in Microsoft’s financial performance, rather than treated as a long-term research bet. Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI has often been framed as strategic or visionary. This quarter, it showed […]

GameStop is investigating reports that some customers briefly received higher-than-advertised in-store credit when trading in Nintendo Switch consoles. The company has not confirmed the scope of the issue and says it is reviewing the matter based on publicly available information. In recent days, shoppers across the United States reported an unusual spike in trade-in values […]

Palantir’s current market valuation implies sustained high growth in revenue and profits over the next several years. Analysts say the company must significantly accelerate commercial adoption to meet those expectations as government growth moderates. Palantir’s stock has surged over the past year, propelled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and the company’s expanding commercial business. But […]

Indian AI Startup Emergent Raises $70 Million at $300 Million Valuation, Signaling Investor Appetite for “Vibe Coding” Emergent, an Indian startup building AI-powered software development tools around what it calls “vibe coding,” has raised $70 million at a $300 million valuation, drawing backing from heavyweight investors including SoftBank and Khosla Ventures. The funding round, reported […]

OpenAI Targets 2026 for Its First Consumer Device, With AI Earbuds Emerging as a Leading Concept OpenAI is aiming to ship its first-ever consumer hardware device in 2026, marking a significant strategic expansion beyond software and cloud-based AI services. According to reporting by TechCrunch, the company is exploring a range of form factors, with AI-powered […]

Agentic AI adoption accelerates as enterprises shift from caution to action Agentic AI adoption is entering a new phase. After months of hesitation driven by governance concerns, security risks, and unclear returns, enterprises are now moving rapidly to deploy agentic AI systems across core business functions. Unlike traditional AI tools that respond to prompts, agentic […]

With the Union Budget fast approaching in February, CoinSwitch, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has released a comprehensive survey offering insights into Indian investors' sentiments on the taxation and regulation of cryptocurrencies, also referred to as Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). The survey, which captures a broad spectrum of investor perspectives, highlights a strong awareness of India's […]

iOS 26 Liquid Glass can be changed if you don’t like Apple’s new look iOS 26 Liquid Glass has quickly become one of the most talked-about changes in Apple’s latest iPhone software update. The new visual style introduces translucent layers, blurred backgrounds, and glass-like interface elements across system menus, notifications, and apps. While Apple describes […]