Hero, founded by former Meta employees, announced an autocompletion SDK that fills in AI prompts based on context. The technology could reduce back-and-forth with chatbots by 90% and is currently invite-only for developers. The startup secured $3 million in additional funding led by Forerunner Ventu
The modular Framework Laptop 16 is finally getting its long-awaited AMD Ryzen AI 300 series upgrade alongside new RTX 5070 graphics options. Early batches have already sold out completely, showing strong demand for the upgradeable laptop. Reviews are now live showing performance benchmarks for the n
European investors are showing renewed confidence in the UK tech scene. The shift is driven by innovation, global outlook, and a renewed government focus on growth. Stronger UK-Europe partnerships are creating fresh opportunities for founders.
Airbnb is testing a new partnership with Instacart that lets guests order groceries through the Airbnb app before their stay. The pilot launches in January in Phoenix, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Hosts who stock the groceries get $25 per order plus a $100 first-order bonus.
The CEO of the nearly $1 billion online learning platform Udemy says it’s “silly” to think a single degree sets you up for life. He advocates for continuous skills development, especially as AI changes the workplace. The debate between formal education and skills training is more relevant than ever.
The ongoing dispute between Google and Disney has turned into a costly battle for both companies. With over 20 Disney channels removed from YouTube TV, subscribers are jumping ship while both sides hemorrhage millions in revenue.
Kingfisher, which operates 2,000 stores including B&Q and Screwfix, just publicly rejected SAP’s prescribed cloud migration. The company’s CTO called out a licensing model that would have spiked costs by 20 times, opting for a more flexible and affordable path.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have demonstrated remote epitaxy through buffer layers up to 7nm thick, a 600% improvement over previous limits. The breakthrough reveals that substrate defects, not just electrostatic forces, can guide crystal growth at longer distances. This could trans
The FedNow instant payment network is rapidly evolving with major updates driven by bank feedback. Transaction limits have skyrocketed from $1M to $10M, while new APIs and risk tools are expanding use cases. With the Treasury now using it for emergency payments, FedNow’s momentum is building.
While Microsoft pours hundreds of billions into AI, new reports reveal a stark reality. Nearly 80% of companies report no significant financial impact from their AI investments, and 42% have abandoned most AI pilots. The genAI paradox is becoming impossible to ignore.
