Harmonya bags $20M to decipher product data for CPG brands
The company uses AI and large language models to generate product attributes from things like titles, descriptions, ingredients and consumer reviews.
Why physical AI is becoming manufacturing’s next advantage
For decades, manufacturers have pursued automation to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and stabilize operations. That approach delivered meaningful gains, but it is no longer enough. Today’s manufacturing leaders face a different challenge: how to grow amid labor constraints, rising complexity, and increasing pressure to innovate faster without sacrificing safety, quality, or trust. The next phase…
Gleen’s tech-savvy chatbot for Discord and Slack attracts Solana founder in oversubscribed round
There’s no shortage of chatbot services trying to earn a place in the myriad of channels on Discord and Slack. California-based Gleen, founded by Microsoft and LinkedIn veterans, is offering its enterprise-grade chatbot to the most demanding segment of the market — technical communities, like a blockchain infrastructure channel on Discord, and it has raised […]
Connect Ventures hits $80M for its next fund, says the Bear market means ‘Product is back, baby!’
Tempus fugit, as Virgil once put it. It was a full 11 years ago that I first noted the appearance of Connect Ventures, one of the early ‘new kids on the block’ amongst the nascent clutch of European tech VCs in that relatively early era. Back then, Connect was one of the few product-focused VCs […]
Intel and Tower ink major foundry deal, $300M investment after Intel cancels its $5.4B Tower acquisition
Two weeks after Intel said it would cancel its plan to acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion amidst pushback from regulators, the two companies intend to work together anyway. Intel today said that it would provide foundry services and 300mm manufacturing capacity to Tower. As part of the deal, Tower would use Intel’s plant in […]
The Download: the climate tech companies to watch, and mysterious AI models
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. Coming soon: MIT Technology Review’s 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch For decades, MIT Technology Review has published annual lists highlighting the advances redefining what technology can do and the brightest minds pushing…
Alibaba-backed autonomous driving darling Deeproute sets sight on Europe carmakers
Deeproute.ai, the Shenzhen-headquartered robotaxi startup with $350 million in funding and over 500 employees worldwide, is aiming to open an operations center in Germany in 2024. The move will make it yet another Chinese mobility upstart to set up a physical presence in Germany, home to some of the world’s largest automakers, as they venture abroad. The […]
How to Build Your Personal Brand and Enhance Your Google Presence Through the Power of Public Relations
The evolving role of PR and its impact on crafting personal narratives, building credibility and strategically managing online reputation for a robust digital presence.
Zack Oates of Ovation on Building Business Connections through Digital Storytelling
Interview with Ovation’s Zack Oates about real-time guest feedback, creating loyalty through relationships, and digital storytelling that connects.
Guide to 3 Energy Stocks Buys
Record-high demand for crude oil and tight supplies amid extended oil output cuts will likely push energy prices higher, driving the energy sector’s growth prospects. Given favorable conditions in the…
Real-time flight rewards search engine Point.me raises $10M
Point.me, an online search engine and concierge service that makes it easy to discover real-time reward flight options, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by by Thayer Ventures. The platform checks for flights on 33 loyalty programs across more than 150 airlines to uncover real-time award flight options. The New York-based startup […]