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Venture Capital firm unveils programme for early-stage spacetech startups with T-Hub
Early-stage venture capital firm Abyro Capital recently announced the launch of dedicated spacetech cohort Beacon, to identify, invest in and accelerate promising early-stage spacetech startups, in partnership with T-Hub. Through a combination of…
VC-Funded Startups Linked to Persistent Fraud
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech It turns out the venture capital industry doesn't just merely fund junky AI startups — it also systematically breeds the conditions for fraud. A new joint study from…
Full body MOTs - the future of healthcare or a headache for the NHS?
I don't mind having my photo taken - triple checked and filtered for Instagram - but 70 cameras pointing at me while I'm down to my knickers is a bit daunting. A robotic voice tells me to stay still and close my eyes as I stand in a huge curved…
Full body MOTs - the future of healthcare or a headache for the NHS?
Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter I don't mind having my photo taken - triple checked and filtered for Instagram - but 70 cameras pointing at me while I'm down to my knickers is a bit daunting. A robotic voice tells me to stay still and…
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
Fifa has been forced to U-turn on plans to sell off a slice of the World Cup after fierce opposition, with threats of future boycotts and calls for the governing body's president, Gianni Infantino, to quit. But why were a group of tech investors…
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
Michael Race Business reporter, New York Fifa has been forced to U-turn on plans to sell off a slice of the World Cup after fierce opposition, with threats of future boycotts and calls for the governing body's president, Gianni Infantino, to quit.
Energy and climate deals of the week
• Base Power, an Austin, Texas-based home battery startup led by Zach Dell, raised $1b in Series D funding at a $13b post-money valuation from Ribbit, Addition, Valor Equity Partners, and JPMorganChase, Altimeter, D1 Capital Partners, Sands…
India Pushes Electric Air Taxi Testing In 2026, Aims For Commercial Flights By 2028
Bengaluru: India is aiming to see electric air taxis take flight in the country by 2028, with testing of the emerging technology expected to gather pace next year, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Saturday. Speaking at the…
Singapore start-up Collar AI by poly grads makes it to Y Combinator
PHILADELPHIA – In March 2026, Singaporeans Jamie Yau and Kazel Koh learnt that their start-up, Collar AI, was among the 1 per cent accepted into Y Combinator (YC), one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after start-up accelerators. Start-ups…
Congress Moves To Boost Quantum Funding By 68% As China's $10 Billion Push Intensifies (NASDAQ: IONQ) (NYSE: IBM) (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Bipartisan support is building in Congress to significantly expand federal investment in quantum computing, as rival nations accelerate their own programs across defense, cybersecurity and intelligence applications. The House is expected to debate…
Legal AI startup Harvey reportedly raising $500M at $15.5B valuation
Harvey AI Corp., a provider of artificial intelligence software for attorneys, is reportedly seeking at least $500 million in new funding. The Information today cited sources as saying that the round could value the startup at $15.5 billion. That's…
Omen AI Liquid Cooling Startup Raises $31m Series A to Guard Data Centre Coolant - News Anyway
Omen AI, the liquid cooling startup founded by a 20-year-old high school dropout, has closed a $31 million Series A to bring continuous, real-time fluid monitoring to AI data centres, where contaminated or degraded coolant can force costly chip…
Noah (NYSE:NOAH) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to 'Hold'
Noah (NYSE:NOAH - Get Free Report) was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday. NOAH has been the topic of a number of other reports. JPMorgan…
In Cyprus, your match already knows your ex
Cyprus appears to generate more Tinder revenue per resident than Greece or Portugal, while its use of generative AI is also unusually high. Now a new class of matchmakers is betting that tired singles will pay for fewer choices. In Cyprus, dating…
AMD Tops Q2 Estimates, but Investors Still Hit the Sell Button. What's Next for AMD Stock.
Wall Street has developed an expensive habit when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Every quarter has to be bigger than the previous one. Simply beating expectations no longer earns applause. Investors now want results that shatter…
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