The former head of ZeniMax Online Studios, Matt Firor, has broken his silence. He confirmed that the cancellation of the long-in-development “Project Blackbird” was the direct reason for his resignation from the company.
British energy firm Octopus Energy is spinning out its AI and software division, Kraken Technologies. The move comes after a $1 billion funding round that values Kraken at a staggering $8.65 billion.
In 2025, three startups announced plans to create gene-edited human babies. While the long-term goal of preventing genetic disease is laudable, the current path they’re on is fraught with scientific and ethical pitfalls that could backfire spectacularly.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup founded by Kevin Hartz and Jack Abraham, has hired Maxime Bouvat-Merlin, former Sonos CPO, as its new CEO. According to TechCrunch, the company has pushed its product launch to late 2026 at the earliest, a significant delay from its original 2025 target, as
Everyone wants to break into AI, but the path isn’t always clear. According to new reporting, industry insiders all point to one foundational step you can’t skip.
According to a report cited by Inc, the average lifespan of a company on the S&P 500 has collapsed from about 67 years to roughly 15. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a fundamental shift in what it means to run a sustainable business in a hyper-accelerated market.
China is introducing strict new rules requiring domestic companies to repatriate funds raised from overseas listings. The regulations, set to take effect April 1, 2026, aim to tighten state oversight of cross-border capital flows.
The EV market is in a weird spot. Sales hit a record high last quarter, but the overall share of new car sales is shrinking. Here’s how three companies plan to survive.
The fintech industry spent a decade perfecting frictionless, one-click experiences. But the next phase of embedded finance success hinges on a surprisingly human element: real support.
Coinbase is acquiring The Clearing Company to build out its new prediction markets feature. The deal is expected to close in January. It’s a bold move into a tricky, but potentially huge, market.
