Startups & VC

AI assistants are moving beyond apps. Learn how messaging-first products boost retention and reshape the future of consumer software.

If you wanted to stress the human brain, you'd struggle to beat election night. Uncertainty, dread, and a refresh button keep your nervous system on high alert.

Bosch will move its semiconductor business into a dedicated division from January 2028, as the German supplier looks to expand chip sales beyond the automotive industry. The company is targeting annual semiconductor revenue of around €5bn by 2030, it announced today. The new unit, which will be called Semiconductors, will remain part of Bosch rather […] This story continues at The Next Web

Guardrails and adoption are not in opposition. The companies that figure out the balance now will set the pace on AI agents in two years.

'The Chosen' is going into new territory with season 6 including featuring warrior angels from the past and future, which some fans don't like.

Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to buy Cresta, whose voice agents handle complex customer calls from start to finish, Salesforce said on Monday. The deal should close in the first quarter of Salesforce’s fiscal year 2028, subject to regulatory approvals. Salesforce did not disclose a price. It agreed to pay $2.7bn, according to a […] This story continues at The Next Web

Prevention is a harder sell internally because success looks like nothing is happening.

Syncere, the Palo Alto startup behind the Lume robot lamp, has raised $11m in pre-seed funding led by a16z Speedrun, Andreessen Horowitz’s programme for early-stage founders. Draper Associates, Physical World, Sequel and SeaX Ventures also took part in the round. The company plans to use the money to deliver its first Lume units, expand manufacturing […] This story continues at The Next Web

Adobe is adding fully licensed music from Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to Premiere mobile, its free video editing app, the company said on Tuesday. The deal brings songs by some of the world’s most-streamed artists into the editing process. UMG’s roster includes Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, while WMG represents artists such […] This story continues at The Next Web

San Francisco, California, USA, November 3rd, 2026, TechnologyWire Journify, the ad signal infrastructure company, today announced a $12 million Series A at four times its previous valuation. Al Mada Ventures led the round, co-led by returning investor Silicon Badia, with Shorooq and Bunat Ventures increasing their investment and Du Ventures and Oraseya Capital joining as […] This story continues at The Next Web

France’s Bull and Schwarz Digits, the IT arm of Germany’s Schwarz Group, plan to build a European AI and cloud infrastructure stack together. It would run from the servers to the software. The two companies agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), Bull said on Tuesday. They announced it at the German government’s 2026 Digital Summit […] This story continues at The Next Web

Apple’s latest version of its small-screen tablet is about to go on sale and has a lot going for it (but it’s also quite pricey). Here’s all you need to know.

Enterprises are rushing into AI without the necessary infrastructure—and the window to fix compute and connectivity bottlenecks is closing fast.

AI transformation means building Cognitive Capital, but EBITDA inhibits investment. Smart leaders will create a capital budget for cognitive capital too.

Software built from a distance won't solve problems that only reveal themselves up close.

Corridian wants to move military cargo across contested oceans underwater, out of sight and without a crew. The New England defence startup came out of stealth on Tuesday with a $38 million seed round, according to its announcement. Point72 Ventures led the round, with Balerion Space Ventures, Harpoon Ventures, DCVC and Marlinspike taking part. Axios […] This story continues at The Next Web

Discover five ways to save on healthcare costs, from comparing health insurance plans and providers to maximizing benefits and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.

When technology can move faster than human beings, what should leaders still be responsible for? My answer is judgment.

The Google Pixel 11 Black Friday deal has landed early, with UK discounts starting Nov. 4. See what's coming, what's live in the US and why the Pixel 10 might be best.

Are humans monogamous by nature? A biologist explains what our anatomy, from body size to testes, reveals about how our early ancestors actually mated.