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Apple has announced many major design and feature updates for all operating systems for WWDC 2025. As with every year, the company has previously rebuilt features available through third-party apps. In the Apple world, this is called “Sherlocking.” In the late 90s, Apple launched a search app called Sherlock on Mac OS 8, allowing users to search the web and files on their local system. Another company called Karelia Software had an existing $29 search app called Watson and a plugin to improve internet search. In 2002, Apple released Sherlock 3, which has similar features to Watson, and was forced…
Vespace, the venue, event and production company, has released “The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Event Planning.” The 19-page guide focuses on professional strategies to enable people to deliver exceptional events that minimize environmental impact. The things about the guide range from sustainable event planning to setting measurable goals, choosing eco-friendly venues, and incorporating waste management and recycling. “We’ve been working hard to get the most out of our business,” said Josephine Bradley, Marketing Director at Vespace. “We are proud to have released our ultimate guide to sustainable event planning” – we are proud to have borne this out of customer…
A new event designed to give event experts the knowledge and confidence to make better event technology decisions will be appearing on the Guns of Canary Wharf in London on July 16th. Hosted by Event Tech World, the Insider Exchange is designed to promote stunning and open conversations and discussions between the tech buyers and users of the event, allowing you to learn firsthand from each other in a relaxed, informal environment. Event Tech World invites advanced-level event organizers who are purchasing and using new event technologies to hear directly from their colleagues about the tools, processes and platforms that…
June 10, 2025Ravi LakshmananVulnerability / API Security Google has stepped in to allow you to brute your account’s recovery phone number and address security flaws that could be exposed to privacy and security risks. This issue leverages an issue with our account recovery capabilities, according to Singapore’s security researcher Brutecat. That said, it exploits the vulnerability on some moving parts, particularly targeting the now-restrained version of Google Username Recovery Form (“accounts.google”[.]com/signin/usernamerecovery “) There was no abuse prevention prevention designed to prevent spam requests. The page in question is designed to allow users to check if a recovery email or phone…
Founders: Eric Glyman (CEO), Karim AtiyehRelease: 2019Head office: New York CityFund: $1.2 billionRating: $13 billionKey technologies: Artificial intelligence, machine learningIndustry: FintechPrevious appearances of Discruptor 50 50 list: 2 (No. 32, 2024)Igor Gnedo, Antonina Lepore, Adrianne PaerelsWhen businesses are under pressure to do less, managing their spending becomes a top priority. RAMP, a financial management platform, is part of the number of tools designed to automate that process by streamlining payments, reducing costs, and freeing up finance teams and focusing on strategies instead of spreadsheets.Since its launch six years ago, Lamp has become one of the fastest growing players in the…
Founders: Nik Storonsky (CEO), Vlad YatsenkoRelease: 2015Head office: LondonFund: $1.7 billionRating: $45 billionKey Technology: n/aIndustry: FintechPrevious appearances of Discruptor 50 50 list: 0Igor Gnedo, Antonina Lepore, Adrianne PaerelsWith over 50 million users in over 48 countries, Revolut has become one of the most prominent players in digital banking and one of the world’s most successful fintech startups.Revolut’s platform offers a wide range of services, including multi-currency accounts, debit cards, stock and crypto trading, and savings accounts. Positioning yourself as an “All-in-One Finance App,” its subscription model ranges from free tiers to high-end options that bundle features like travel perks and…
Founders: Patrick Collison (CEO) and John CollisonRelease: 2011Headquarters: San FranciscoFunding: $8.7 billion (Pitchbook)Rating: $91.5 billionKey technologies: Artificial intelligence, machine learningIndustry: FintechDisruptor 50 Previous Appearances 50 List: 10 (No. 3, 2024)Igor Gnedo, Antonina Lepore, Adrianne PaerelsSince its founding in 2010, Stripe has grown from a few lines of code to the world’s largest personally important fintech. Currently 10 Disruptor 50 Company started as a developer-first solution for online credit card payments. The online checkout process was well known at the time, and the brothers Patrick and John Collison tried to simplify it.Today, Stripe is a global powerhouse serving millions of businesses,…
Founders: Alex Israel (CEO), Peter Fisher, Courtney Fukuda, Travis KellRelease: 2017Headquartered in: Santa Monica, CaliforniaFunding: n/aRating: n/aKey technologies: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learningIndustry: FintechPrevious appearances of Discruptor 50 50 list: 0Igor Gnedo, Antonina Lepore, Adrianne PaerelsSpecializing in checkout-free payment systems, Metropolis Technologies is rapidly emerging as a key player in AI-driven urban infrastructure. With over 4,000 locations, the company is North America’s largest parking network. According to the company, IT serves more than 50 million customers a year, adds 20,000 members daily and processes over $5 billion in payments. Using computer vision and machine learning, Metropolis is modernizing its…
Founders: Jacqueline Reses (CEO), Erica Khalili, Homam Maalouf, Ronak VyasRelease: 2021Headquarters: Kansas City, MissouriFunds: $110 millionRating: n/aKey Technology: n/aIndustry: FintechPrevious appearances of Discruptor 50 50 list: 1 (No. 34, 2024)Igor Gnedo, Antonina Lepore, Adrianne PaerelsWith more non-banking companies offering financial services, buy now and pay later options with check-out or embedded travel insurance – the line between traditional banks and high-tech companies is blurred. Few banks encapsulate shifts than lead banks.The Kansas City-based bank, acquired by Jackieless and an investor group in 2021, aims to become a key infrastructure provider for fintech and consumer companies, and incorporates banking capabilities into…
In a major step towards revitalizing the UK energy sector, Rolls-Royce SMR was selected as a preferred bidder to partner with the newly renamed Great British Energy-Nuclear Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This strategic partnership, subject to government final approval and contract signing, marks the beginning of a new era of UK nuclear energy. Commenting on the groundbreaking partnership, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “The Great Energy in the UK – Nuclear Power is in a strict competition and will now work with Rolls-Royce SMR, a priority bidder, to build the country’s first small modular reactor, creating thousands of jobs…