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Category Archives: Tech
HR unicorn Deel prepares for IPO as soon as 2026 after revenue jump
Human resources software firm Deel said it has hit an annual revenue run rate of $800 million as it ramps up preparations to go public.
How a Sale of TikTok Would Work and Who Might Buy It
A new law says TikTok must be sold to a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. President Trump has thrown out a lot of options for a potential sale.
Elon Musk’s Blitz Shakes U.S. Government as He Sweeps Through Agencies
The billionaire is creating major upheaval as his team sweeps through agencies, in what has been an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.
Musk Allies Discuss Deploying A.I. to Find Budget Savings
A top official at the General Services Administration said artificial intelligence could be used to identify waste and redundancies in federal contracts.
Egypt’s Khazna banks $16M for its financial super app and expansion into Saudi
A large portion of Egypt’s population lacks access to traditional banking, forcing many to rely on cash transactions and informal lending. Khazna, a fintech startup founded in 2019, is tackling this issue by offering financial services tailored for low- and … Continue reading
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The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world
Some people didn’t expect it to last a year. Here’s how the popular life simulator has stayed alive.
Grubhub confirms data breach affecting customers and drivers
U.S. food delivery giant Grubhub says hackers accessed the personal details of customers and drivers after breaching its internal systems. Grubhub is a popular food-ordering and delivery platform with over 375,000 merchants and 200,000 delivery providers using its platform in … Continue reading
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OpenAI doubles down on Asia, partners with Kakao after its big deal with SoftBank
On the heels of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek making a huge splash in OpenAI’s American backyard, OpenAI is diving into expanding in Asia, with major commercial deals that will also help it train its AI on more Asian-language content and … Continue reading
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SoftBank-backed billionaire to invest $230M in Indian AI startup Krutrim
Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal is investing $230 million into an AI startup he founded as the country pushes to establish itself in a field dominated by U.S. and Chinese firms. Aggarwal is financing the investment in Krutrim largely through his … Continue reading
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Opera launches a mindfulness-focused browser with break reminders and soundscapes
Norway-based browser maker Opera on Tuesday launched a new browser called “Opera Air,” which focuses on mental well-being and mindfulness with features like break reminders, breathing exercises, soundscapes, and binaural beats for better focus. The company said that people use … Continue reading
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