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Helix Raises $6.2 Million for Voice-Based Identity Verification Technology
Helix has raised $6.2 million to develop voice-based identity verification technology that helps websites distinguish human users from AI-powered bots without requiring personal documents or facial scans. The startup’s technology…
Databricks Upgrades Genie AI Agent to Handle Complex Business Tasks
Databricks has introduced an upgraded version of its Genie AI agent, enabling it to perform complex, multistep business tasks with minimal human supervision. Announced on November 11, 2026, the update…
Plurai Raises $13 Million to Improve AI Agent Reliability Through Simulations
AI infrastructure startup Plurai has raised $13 million in seed funding to improve the reliability of AI agents used in business operations. The funding round, announced on November 11, 2026,…
Nvidia Shares Fall 9.5% as Board Investigates CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia shares fell approximately 9.5% over two trading sessions following reports that CEO Jensen Huang had an extramarital relationship with a woman suspected by U.S. intelligence officials of working for…
OpenAI Acquires AI Travel Startup Odessia and Hires Founder Francis Davidson
OpenAI has acquired AI travel planning startup Odessia, with founder Francis Davidson joining the company to work on travel-related artificial intelligence. The acquisition was announced by Davidson on November 11,…
New York Opens AI Safety Registration Ahead of 2027 RAISE Act Enforcement
New York has opened a registration portal requiring major artificial intelligence developers, including OpenAI and Anthropic, to register with the state by January 1, 2027. The requirement is part of…
X-Energy Wins U.S. Approval to Build Four Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Texas
X-energy has received approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to construct four small modular nuclear reactors at a Dow chemical manufacturing facility in Texas. Announced on November 9,…
Proximal Ventures Raises $27.5 Million to Invest in AI-Powered Drug Development
Proximal Ventures has raised $27.5 million for its first venture capital fund, targeting early-stage startups using artificial intelligence to improve pharmaceutical research, drug development, and related services. Founded by former…
OpenAI Launches Business Hub With Verified Profiles and AI Agents in ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched Business Hub, a new service that allows companies to claim verified business profiles, manage product information, and track how users discover them through ChatGPT. Announced on November…
Google Launches $29.99 Pixel Tag With Precision Tracking for Android Users
Google has launched the Pixel Tag, a Bluetooth and ultra-wideband tracking device that helps Android users locate lost belongings such as keys, wallets, and bags. The device became available on…
Sundrop Launches Private Photo App That Creates Baby Milestones and Weekly Recaps
Sundrop has launched a photo organization app designed for parents, automatically turning pictures of their children into weekly highlights, growth time-lapses, and personalized keepsakes. The iPhone app processes photos directly…
Apple TV Introduces Sign Language Interpretation for Movies and Shows
Apple has announced a new Sign Language Interpretation feature for Apple TV, allowing Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences to watch selected movies and shows with an on-screen sign language interpreter. The…
Google Introduces TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max to Expand AI Chip Capabilities
Google has introduced two new AI processing systems, TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max, designed to improve data security and support larger artificial intelligence workloads. Announced on November 9, 2026,…
N-able Takes N-central Offline After More Than 30 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Disclosed
Remote access software provider N-able has temporarily shut down its cloud-hosted N-central platform after a security researcher publicly disclosed more than 30 alleged zero-day vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to…
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent on Apple Watch and Wear OS Smartwatches
Meta has expanded its Muse AI assistant to Apple Watch and Google’s Wear OS, allowing users to interact with the agent through voice calls, text messages, and dictation directly from…
Reddit Launches AI-Powered Product Reviews for U.S. Users
Reddit has launched Reddit Reviews, an AI-powered feature that organizes product discussions across its communities into dedicated review pages, helping consumers compare products and make purchasing decisions. Announced on November…
WhatsApp Plans Simpler Messaging, AI Assistance and New Payment Features
WhatsApp is planning to simplify its messaging experience while expanding artificial intelligence, payments, and everyday services, according to a new product strategy outlined by its head, Kunal Shah. The changes…
Adobe Introduces New AI Tools Across Photoshop, Premiere and Firefly at MAX 2026
Adobe has announced a major expansion of artificial intelligence features across Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, and Firefly at its MAX 2026 conference in Miami. The updates include AI-powered image and…
Anthropic Targets $1.4 Trillion Valuation in IPO With Shares Priced at $70 to $78
Anthropic has announced plans to offer 825 million shares in its initial public offering (IPO), targeting a price range of $70 to $78 per share despite recent volatility in technology…