Business – Page 76

Apps, Business, Defense, Technology

Firestorm Labs Secures $82 Million to Revolutionize Battlefield Drone Manufacturing

Defense startup Firestorm Labs has successfully raised $82 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital to $153 million. The investment, led by Washington Harbour Partners with support from major industry players including Lockheed Martin and In-Q-Tel, will accelerate the company’s mission to decentralize military manufacturing. By shifting production from distant, vulnerable […]

Apps, Business, Energy, Technology

Earth AI Launches In-House Labs to Accelerate Critical Mineral Exploration

Earth AI is taking a significant step toward vertical integration by establishing its own internal laboratory facilities. The startup, which utilizes artificial intelligence to identify promising deposits of critical minerals such as copper, platinum, and palladium, has faced mounting logistical hurdles in the Australian mining sector. While the company’s AI models have successfully pinpointed potential […]

Apps, Business, Legal News, Technology

Apple Must Allow External Payment Links as Court Reverses App Store Stay

The legal battle between Apple and Epic Games has taken a significant turn, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a previous decision that allowed the tech giant to pause changes to its App Store payment policies. This ruling mandates that Apple must continue to permit developers to include links […]

Apps, Business, Technology, Travel

Uber Expands Beyond Rides with New AI-Powered Travel Booking Features

Uber is officially expanding its platform into the travel industry, allowing users in the United States to book hotels directly through its mobile application. This strategic move, announced during the company’s annual Go-Get event, marks a significant shift for the firm as it transitions from a ride-hailing service into a comprehensive ‘app for everything.’ Through […]

Apps, Business, Technology

Roku’s ‘Howdy’ Streaming Service Surpasses One Million Subscribers

Roku has reached a major milestone as its budget-focused streaming platform, Howdy, officially crossed the one-million subscriber mark. Since its debut in August 2025, the service has successfully positioned itself as a cost-effective alternative in an industry currently grappling with subscription fatigue. By charging a modest $2.99 per month, the platform offers an ad-free experience […]

Apps, Business, Finance, Technology

Pursuit Secures $22 Million to Simplify Government Contracting Through AI

Pursuit, a startup dedicated to streamlining the process of securing government contracts, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Builders VC partner Mike Rosengarten, bringing the company’s total funding to $25.5 million. Notable investors, including Bill Gurley, Jack Altman, and Sam Hinkie, have backed the venture […]

Apps, Business, Startups, Technology

Parag Agrawal’s AI Startup Parallel Web Systems Hits $2 Billion Valuation Following Massive Series B Round

Parallel Web Systems, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has successfully raised $100 million in a Series B funding round. This latest injection of capital brings the company’s total valuation to $2 billion, signaling intense investor interest in the firm’s specialized AI tools. The round was led by Sequoia, with […]

Apps, Business, Energy, Technology

Fusion Startup Zap Energy Pivots Toward Fission to Meet Soaring AI Power Demands

Zap Energy, a prominent player in the fusion power sector, has announced a strategic shift that incorporates nuclear fission into its long-term development roadmap. Despite having secured over $300 million in funding to advance fusion technology, the company is now prioritizing the deployment of fission reactors to address the urgent, immediate energy needs of modern […]

Apps, Business, Stocks, Technology

Alphabet Reports Massive Subscription Growth as YouTube Premium Gains Traction

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reported a significant expansion in its service ecosystem during the first quarter, adding 25 million new paid subscriptions. This brings the company’s total subscriber base to 350 million, up from 325 million in the previous quarter. The growth is primarily attributed to the continued adoption of YouTube Premium and […]

Apps, Business, Stocks, Technology

Google Cloud Hits $20 Billion Milestone Amidst Infrastructure Constraints

Google Cloud has reached a significant financial milestone, reporting over $20 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2026. This represents a 63% increase compared to the same period last year, a surge largely fueled by the rapid adoption of enterprise artificial intelligence solutions. The division, which encompasses infrastructure, data analytics, and Google Workspace, […]