With Possessor(s) launching November 11th, Heart Machine has laid off multiple developers in its second round of cuts this month. The timing suggests deeper financial pressures affecting even established indie studios.
European deeptech investment reached €15 billion in 2024, becoming the continent’s largest VC sector. New data debunks persistent myths about failure rates, costs, and investor appetite as the ecosystem matures.
UK neobank Monzo undergoes leadership transition as banking veteran TS Anil steps down after five years. Former Google executive Diana Layfield takes over amid IPO speculation and continued growth challenges.
Fiserv shares plummeted 44% following catastrophic earnings and guidance cuts. The fintech giant faces multiple crises including leadership turmoil and growth stagnation. Is this a buying opportunity or the beginning of a deeper decline?
Lucy Guo, founder of Passes and Scale AI, declares the era of the “instacorn” is here. With AI creating 10X employees, startups can reach billion-dollar valuations with tiny teams. But what does this mean for the future of entrepreneurship?
Three Seattle tech veterans have launched Alertmouse, a web monitoring service they claim outperforms Google Alerts. The startup attracted 1,000 sign-ups in its first hours and offers four pricing tiers starting with a free option.
With 70% of global energy lost as waste heat, startups like Mater-AI are combining AI and physics to develop novel thermoelectric materials. This emerging sector could transform industrial efficiency and reduce emissions.
Truth Social is set to become the first social media platform with built-in prediction markets through an exclusive partnership with Crypto.com. The move could reshape how users engage with political and economic forecasting while navigating regulatory challenges.
Barclays is making an $800 million gamble on American consumer lending through Best Egg acquisition. This marks a strategic pivot from volatile investment banking to predictable consumer finance. Here’s what the deal reveals about banking’s future.
MultiVersus directors Justin Fischer and Brock Feldman have launched Airlock Games, a self-funded studio focused on smaller, creative projects. Their first title, What the Stars Forgot, blends sim management with horror using 16-bit graphics and has launched a Kickstarter campaign.
