Databricks Raises $1.8 Billion Debt Ahead of Possible 2026 IPO
Databricks, the data analytics software company, has secured $1.8 billion in additional debt, a source told Baner Club. The company now holds more than $7 billion in total debt. Databricks…
Space Beyond Will Launch 1,000 People’s Ashes to Space in 2027
Space Beyond Plans Affordable Ashes-to-Space Service Space Beyond, a startup founded by Ryan Mitchell, plans to launch up to 1,000 people’s ashes into space in a single launch. The mission…
Meta Pauses Teens’ Access to AI Characters Ahead of Update
Meta Pauses AI Characters for Teens Meta is pausing teens’ access to its AI characters across all its apps. The company said it is not abandoning the feature but wants…
Google Photos Introduces “Me Meme” AI Feature
Google Photos Lets You Meme Yourself Google Photos now lets users create memes with their own pictures. The new generative AI feature, called “Me Meme,” combines a photo template with…
Tesla Discontinues Autopilot in US and Canada
Tesla Ends Autopilot in North America Tesla has discontinued its basic Autopilot system in the United States and Canada. The company wants customers to switch to its more advanced Full…
Pegatron’s First US Factory in Texas Set for Completion by March
Pegatron’s First US Factory Nears Completion Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron is set to finish its first U.S. factory in Texas by the end of March. Trial production could begin in…
Intel Shares Drop as Supply Chain Issues Hit AI Chip Demand
Intel Shares Plunge Amid Supply Chain Strains Intel’s shares fell 14% on Friday after the company struggled to meet strong AI-driven demand for data-center chips. Investors had hoped for a…
DETANGLE Project Supports EU Cybersecurity Regulations
DETANGLE Project Helps Align EU Cybersecurity Rules The DETANGLE cybersecurity project has launched in Athens with a clear goal. It aims to help critical sectors across the EU follow complex…
Google Launches Free SAT Practice Powered by Gemini AI
Google is helping students prep for the SAT with a new AI-powered feature. The company now offers free SAT practice exams through its Gemini AI platform. The goal is to…
Ex-Dogpound CEO Launches $5M Fund for Wellness Startups
Jenny Liu, former CEO of celebrity-favorite gym Dogpound, has launched a $5 million early-stage venture fund called Crush It Ventures. She aims to support wellness startups, particularly those led by…
