Venture capital firm 2150 has closed its second fund at €210 million, bringing its total assets under management to €500 million. The firm focuses on startups reshaping cities and industrial systems to be more sustainable. Its portfolio of 27 companies now generates over $1 billion in revenue.
Naya’s Connect system is a highly customizable desktop setup centered on a modular keyboard. You can magnetically attach modules like a Dock with swappable inputs, a 24-key pad, or a 6-key column. It’s smashed its Kickstarter goal, but shipping isn’t until February 2027.
The wait for Apple’s high-end M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros just got longer. According to a new report, the updated 14-inch and 16-inch models aren’t expected until the first half of 2025. The delay may be tied to a major chip redesign aimed at solving the M-series’ growing heat issues.
Berlin-based vivanta has secured €2.5 million in Seed funding. The startup aims to modernize fragmented property management with its own automation and AI platform.
Google has launched a last-minute discount on the Pixel 9a, dropping its price by $100. The deal runs until February 15, just days before the expected Pixel 10a launch, which may not be a major upgrade.
In a refreshing change of pace, the Windows Central team has shifted focus from critiquing Windows 11’s flaws to highlighting what makes it great. From the revamped Snipping Tool to the power of Windows Subsystem for Linux, here are the features that define the modern Windows experience for its most
Facing fierce competition and losses, Chinese EV maker Xpeng is rebranding as a “physical AI” company. It plans robotaxi trials and to mass-produce humanoid robots by late 2026, betting that software and robotics will be its salvation.
Elon Musk’s xAI is burning through cash at a staggering rate, with losses widening as it invests heavily in data centers and talent. The company’s goal is to develop AI that will eventually power humanoid robots like Tesla’s Optimus, but profitability remains a distant target.
Despite constant cyberattack warnings, a new report reveals a massive gap in identity and access management. Employees are routinely bypassing controls, and AI agents are adding a whole new layer of complexity that companies aren’t ready for.
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot Checkout feature for US users, allowing purchases directly within its AI chat. The test involves major brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, and is powered by the open Agentic Commerce Protocol from OpenAI and Stripe.
