AI video avatar platform Synthesia has landed a massive $400 million Series E funding round. Investors include the venture arms of Google and Nvidia. The company plans to use the capital to enhance its platform and create new enterprise products focused on AI upskilling.
A new analysis argues stablecoins and bank deposits are growing together, not in conflict. With a clear US regulatory framework now in place, the stablecoin market is projected to hit $2-3 trillion by 2028, but banks are fighting back over a key “loophole.”
Electric and water utilities are under immense pressure from demand, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather. Industry analysis suggests AI is critical for smarter operations, but its success hinges entirely on trusted data.
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.
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.
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.
