Coursera and Udemy sign merger agreement worth approximately $2.5 billion
Coursera and Udemy announced Wednesday a landmark merger deal worth approximately $2.5 billion that will combine the two leading online learning companies. Coursera acquires Udemy in an all-stock deal, marking a pivotal moment in online education. The companies said the merger is expected to close in the second half of next year, pending regulatory review […]
Google’s vibe coding tool Opal comes to Gemini
Opal, Google’s vibe coding tool, is coming to Gemini. The company announced Wednesday that it will integrate tools for building AI-powered mini-apps within its Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps, which Google calls Gems. Introduced in 2024, Gems are customized versions of Gemini designed for specific tasks and scenarios. For […]
Skana Robotics helps underwater robot fleets communicate with each other
Underwater autonomous ships and robots could play an important role in defense operations, but submersibles have historically had difficulty communicating over long distances without surfacing. But if you try to send it, you obviously run the risk of exposure. Skana Robotics believes it has made a breakthrough in underwater communication using AI, but the same […]
As circular trading continues to gain popularity, Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI.
CNBC reports that Amazon is in early talks to invest up to $10 billion in OpenAI in a deal that would see its AI lab use the e-commerce giant’s AI chips. If a deal goes through, the deal would value OpenAI at more than $500 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. The Information was first […]
Weeks after raising $100 million, investors pump another $180 million into popular Indian startup MoEngage
MoEngage, a customer engagement platform used by consumer brands in 75 countries, announced an additional $180 million Series F deal just over a month after securing $100 million, with the majority of the latest funding providing liquidity to investors and employees through secondary transactions. Approximately $123 million in collateral funding was raised in this round, […]
Monzo board reportedly ousted CEO Anil over IPO timing
The Financial Times reports that Monzo’s chief executive TS Anil has been asked to resign by the fintech’s board over concerns about the company’s international expansion and post-IPO commitments. The FT reports that tensions had been building between Anil and the board ahead of the company’s somewhat unexpected announcement in October that former Google executive […]
Tesla involved in deceptive marketing of Autopilot and fully autonomous driving, ruling rules
An administrative law judge ruled that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing that gave customers a false impression of the capabilities of its Autopilot and fully self-driving driver assistance software. This was a pivotal development in a years-long lawsuit initiated by the California Department of Transportation. According to multiple media outlets, a judge agreed to the […]
Company X updates its terms and files a countersuit claiming the “Twitter” trademark in response to an objection from a new entrant.
Elon Musk’s Company X has updated its terms of service to indicate it still claims the “Twitter” trademark. The move to add this detail to the company’s terms follows the announcement by a Virginia-based startup that recently filed to trademark the term “Twitter.” Startup Operation Bluebird claims that X has abandoned the Twitter brand by […]
DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI social app for discovering new restaurants
DoorDash is launching a new AI-powered social app designed to help users quickly find local restaurants. The app, called Zesty, was initially available in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. With this app, DoorDash is moving beyond food delivery and into social and discovery. The idea behind this app is to eliminate the […]
You can now hear conversations better with Meta’s AI glasses
Meta on Tuesday announced an update to its AI glasses that allow you to better hear people’s conversations when you’re in noisy environments. The company says the feature will first be available on Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the glasses receive another update that allows you […]