The European Union is launching a search for an investor to manage its €5 billion Scale-Up fund, the largest of its kind in the region. Applications open at the end of November with a partner expected to be selected the following month.
Google has inked its second major carbon removal agreement with Brazilian reforestation startup Mombak. The deal involves 200,000 tons of carbon credits from Amazon rainforest restoration projects. Google DeepMind will also collaborate on biodiversity research using AI technology.
Corporate knowledge has always been vulnerable to turnover and fragmented systems. Agentic AI changes this by creating an intelligent layer that retains and expands institutional memory through continuous application in workflows.
Google wants to launch AI processing hardware into low Earth orbit using solar-powered satellites. The system could begin testing as early as 2027, potentially revolutionizing how AI scales. But radiation and launch costs present major challenges.
PayPal’s dominance is being challenged by a new wave of AI-powered payment agents. These systems turn social conversations into financial transactions, making digital payments as easy as sending a message. The $2.4 trillion payments industry will never be the same.
The AI-powered personal finance management market is exploding, expected to grow from $1.37 billion in 2024 to $2.36 billion by 2032. Only 35% of Americans currently have a financial plan, but AI tools are breaking down cost and accessibility barriers that have plagued traditional advisory services
Apple is promoting widespread adoption of its Liquid Glass design language through a new developer gallery. The showcase compares iOS 18 designs with iOS 26 implementations across apps like CNN and American Airlines. Developers are eliminating bottom navigation bars and embracing new interface eleme
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update is shaping up to be a visual overhaul inspired by Apple’s design language. The update launches in 2026 with Galaxy S26 series, but beta testing faces delays. Early firmware leaks suggest significant interface changes.
DealMaker just secured $20 million to expand its direct-to-investor fundraising platform. The company helps brands raise capital from their communities rather than traditional venture capital. This signals a broader shift toward democratizing startup investing.
Nordic telecom giant Telia has secured fresh vendor agreements with both Ericsson and Nokia to bolster its Radio Access Network capabilities. The deals cover Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, and Finland, representing Telia’s 26 million customers across these markets. Both vendors promise enhanced
