Executives are overwhelmingly bullish on agentic AI, expecting it to transform their industries. Yet, most companies are struggling to deploy it effectively, held back by poor governance, skills gaps, and undefined success metrics.
The freewheeling era of the creator economy is ending. According to a Forbes analysis, the industry is headed for a major consolidation by 2026, driven by brands demanding reliability and creators seeking lasting business partners. This shift will reshape everything from talent management to marketi
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.
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.
Therapists report a surge in clients anxious about AI making their jobs obsolete. A recent survey found 38% of workers share this fear, which is fueled by real-world layoffs linked to automation. Experts are now offering coping strategies for this modern workplace stress.
The founder of Chinese AI model developer MiniMax, Yan Junjie, is now a billionaire after his company’s blockbuster market debut. The IPO raised $618 million and saw shares more than double, highlighting intense investor appetite for China’s AI sector.
Seattle’s startup ecosystem maintained its position in 2025, ranking sixth in the U.S. for venture capital raised. The city brought in nearly $2 billion, though that’s just a sliver of the total pie compared to leading tech hubs.
A new report claims Realme is being reabsorbed as a sub-brand under Oppo’s main marketing umbrella. This would mark a significant strategic shift for the smartphone maker that was spun out to compete in the budget segment.
