DreamHost Confirms Customer Credentials Stolen in Months-Long Cyberattack
Web hosting provider DreamHost has confirmed that hackers stole customer login credentials and potentially accessed emails and website files during a cyberattack that began in August 2026. The company discovered…
DuckDuckGo Offers Schools AI-Free Search Alternative Amid Google Policy Backlash
DuckDuckGo is encouraging schools to adopt its privacy-focused search engine following Google’s decision to require K-12 institutions to accept integrated AI features when enabling Google Search. The company is offering…
Waymo to End Uber Exclusivity in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028
Waymo will end its exclusive robotaxi booking arrangement with Uber in Austin and Atlanta starting in January 2028, allowing passengers to request driverless rides directly through the Waymo app. The…
Sequoia Capital Raises $10 Billion and Closes London Office in Major Restructuring
Sequoia Capital has raised approximately $10 billion in new funds while announcing a major restructuring that includes closing its London office, discontinuing two startup investment programs, and combining its early-stage…
Google Faces Backlash Over AI Requirement for School Search Access
Google has faced criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public officials after announcing that K-12 schools must enable AI-integrated Search to maintain student access to its search engine starting in 2027.…
Revolut Reaches $115 Billion Valuation Following Secondary Share Sale
British fintech company Revolut has reached a valuation of $115 billion following a secondary share sale involving existing investors, representing a 53% increase from its valuation a year earlier. The…
Titan OS Raises $46 Million to Expand Smart TV Platform and Advertising Business
Barcelona-based smart TV operating system developer Titan OS has raised $46 million in equity and debt financing to expand its international operations, strengthen advertising partnerships, and improve content discovery. The…
Canva Cuts 1,271 Jobs as Growth Slows and AI Costs Rise
Canva is laying off 1,271 employees, representing approximately 22% of its workforce, as the Australian design software company restructures its operations in response to slowing revenue growth and rising artificial…
EloElo Raises $80 Million at $500 Million Valuation to Expand Story TV
Indian entertainment startup EloElo has raised $80 million in a Series C funding round led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal to expand its microdrama platform Story TV and develop AI-powered…
AI Data Centers Turn to Retired Jet Engines Amid Power Supply Delays
Artificial intelligence data center operators are converting retired aircraft engines into natural gas-powered generators to secure electricity while facing years-long delays for grid connections and conventional power turbines. Companies including…
Fal Raises $1.3 Billion at $16 Billion Valuation to Expand AI Inference Services
Fal, a San Francisco-based startup providing infrastructure for running artificial intelligence models, has raised $1.3 billion in a Series F funding round that values the company at $16 billion. The…
Reddit Tests Search Ads as Traffic Declines and User Growth Slows
Reddit has begun testing advertisements within its search results pages, allowing brands to reach users searching for products, recommendations, and other information on the platform. The announcement, made on November…
Ferrari Luce EV Sells Out Its Entire 2027 Production Allocation
Ferrari has confirmed that its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, has sold out its entire planned 2027 production allocation despite receiving widespread criticism following its debut in May. CEO…
CrowdStrike to Acquire Two AI Security Startups for $495 Million
CrowdStrike has announced plans to acquire AI security companies Fiddler AI and Dreadnode in deals valued at approximately $495 million combined, expanding its ability to monitor and test artificial intelligence…
Rivian Spinoff Also Ends Kenya EV Pilot to Focus on E-Bikes and Autonomous Vehicles
Also, the electric mobility startup spun out of Rivian in 2025, has discontinued an electric two-wheeler pilot project in Kenya to concentrate on its consumer e-bike business and autonomous delivery…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Criticizes Madison Square Garden’s Facial Recognition Surveillance
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticized Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan over the use of facial recognition technology to monitor visitors at entertainment venues. Speaking in a…
Apple to Require 18+ Ratings for Dating and Romantic AI Companion Apps
Apple is introducing new App Store age-rating requirements that will classify dating apps and AI companions offering sexual or romantic interactions as suitable only for adults aged 18 and older.…
Yvonne Bajela Closes $17 Million Debut Fund for European AI Startups
Venture capitalist Yvonne Bajela has closed an oversubscribed $17 million debut fund for her investment firm, Evertrue Capital, targeting early-stage artificial intelligence and fintech startups across the United Kingdom and…
Snap Settles Lawsuit Over Alleged Social Media Addiction and Teen Mental Health
Snap has reached a settlement with two teenagers who accused the company of designing Snapchat to encourage compulsive use and contribute to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The agreement, reported…