European AI rising star Nexos.ai raises $30M to unlock enterprise AI adoption
Nord Security co-founders have closed a €30 million Series A for their new startup, Nexos.ai, an orchestration platform aimed at helping companies adopt AI securely.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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YC alum Cercli, an AI-powered Rippling for MENA, raises oversubscribed $12M Series A
In a region long defined by fragmented enterprise systems, outdated compliance tools, and HR software that rarely talks to finance, Cercli is building a unified alternative for MENA businesses with AI at its core. The Dubai-based startup, founded by ex-Careem operators Akeed Azmi and David Reche, has announced an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by […]
A Major Restaurant Operator Just Cashed Out of One of Its Biggest Brands — Here’s Why
The sale marks a strategic shift — and is a sign of how fast-food giants are rethinking growth.
Here’s Why Apple Stock Just Hit an All-Time High, Setting a New Record
Strong iPhone 17 launch sales in the U.S. and China have propelled Apple stock to its first high of the year.
Meta Is Hiring Entry-Level Workers — and Most Salaries Start Above $200,000
The tech giant has several high-paying, entry-level software engineer positions open that only require a Bachelor’s degree.
Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new ‘tinted’ option
Apple is responding to user feedback on its new Liquid Glass design with a setting that lets users choose between Clear and Tinted appearances. Introduced in iOS 26.1 beta 4, the option gives users more control over interface opacity after complaints that Liquid Glass made some elements harder to read.
Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs
When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here’s how Felicis’ Peter Deng won the deal.
Employees Are Reportedly Skipping Lunch Due to High Prices, and It’s Leading to ‘Hangry’ Workers
Increasing costs are causing more employees to skip lunch, according to a new report.
Traditional Philanthropy Is Broken — and Gen Z Is Building Something Better
Gen Z entrepreneurs aren’t waiting until they’re rich to start giving back. They’re building philanthropy into their companies from day one.
Job-Hugging Is Replacing Quiet Quitting. You Should Make 3 Moves to Get Ahead.
The latest workplace trend won’t damage your career if you use it to your advantage.