Jasmin Watson 
Japanese multinational investment holding company, SoftBank is moving aggressively to secure a $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by the end of the year, relying on a mix of asset sales, borrowing options and delayed dealmaking as it seeks to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race. According to Reuters, the funding effort … Read more
The Gignomist, a global digital media platform specializing in emerging technologies including the gig economy, Web3, AI, cybersecurity, gaming and blockchain, has signed a media partnership agreement for the co-located Global Blockchain Show, Global AI Show and Global Games Show, scheduled on 29 and 30 June 2026 in the capital of Saudi Arabia. The three … Read more
Global visual design leader, Canva closed 2025 with strong growth, reporting 260 million monthly active users and $3.5 billion in annual revenue, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most widely used visual communication platforms. According to Canva, the milestone reflected a rising global dependence on easy-to-use design tools among individuals, businesses and educational … Read more
Starlink, the satellite internet company operated by Elon Musk‘s SpaceX, has lost communication with one of its satellites following what the company described as a technological anomaly while the spacecraft was in orbit. The satellite, identified as Starlink Satellite 35956, was orbiting approximately 418 kilometers above Earth when the incident occurred. Communications with the spacecraft … Read more
Actian, the data and AI division of HCLSoftwar, has won the Data Management: Governance category of the InfoWorld 2025 Technology of the Year Awards.. As AI initiatives increasingly depend on trusted, high-quality data, InfoWorld has recognized Actian for its “governance by design” approach. The Actian Data Intelligence Platform embeds governance directly into data workflows—leveraging data … Read more
iScale Group, a global innovation platform focused on scaling transformative technologies through cross-border collaboration, has announced a strategic partnership with Startup Grind Miami, the Miami chapter of the world’s largest entrepreneurial community. The alliance marks a significant step in strengthening Miami’s position as a leading gateway for international startups seeking entry into the U.S. market. … Read more
A biotechnology startup revolutionizing coconut farming claimed the grand prize at the National Innovative Startup Talent Search Competition, capping the highlights of TECHFEST Vietnam 2025 with a vibrant finale in the heart of the capital. Growlab, which uses tissue culture technology to produce high-yield, uniform coconut seedlings, won the championship on Dec. 12, receiving $20,000 … Read more
UbiOne, a cloud streaming and artificial intelligence platform owned by Ubitus, has received the Innovation Award in the AI Selected category at the 2025 IT Matters Awards, recognizing its leadership in advanced cloud and AI technologies. The award was presented by Minister Yi-Ching Lin of Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs and accepted by Ubitus CEO … Read more
RingCentral Inc., a global leader in agentic voice AI–powered cloud business communications, has been honored for the sixth consecutive year in Comparably’s Best of 2025 Awards, earning top-10 rankings in three key categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEOs, and Best Compensation. The awards highlight the cloud communications provider’s strong performance across foundational aspects of workplace … Read more
Leaders from the world’s top blockchain and gaming firms descended on Abu Dhabi this week for the co-located Global Blockchain Show 2025 and Global Games Show 2025, transforming the UAE capital into a nexus for digital innovation and high-stakes networking. The dual events, held on December 10 and 11 at the state-of-the-art Space42 Arena, drew … Read more
The West Tech Fest, Australia’s longest-running technology and innovation festival, is underway, with its flagship West Tech Main conference emerging as a standout event with high energy and engagement at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The full-day program drew bold thinkers, industry leaders, and innovators who are shaping the nation’s tech landscape through keynote … Read more
The 26th International Robot Exhibition (iREX), billed as the world’s largest gathering of robotics innovators, wrapped up Saturday at Tokyo Big Sight with a record 673 companies and organizations on display, drawing more than 150,000 visitors over four days. Organized by the Japan Robot Association and others, the four-day iREX 2025 highlighted rapid advances in … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — The Upwork Foundation announced Tuesday that it will award $800,000 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations across five continents that are training marginalized communities in skills considered difficult for artificial intelligence to replicate. The 2025 grantees will focus on building proficiency in empathy, creativity, integrity, critical thinking, communication and leadership — competencies … Read more
Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile all-cash offer of $30 per share for Warner Bros. Discovery, valuing the company at $108.4 billion and directly challenging Netflix’s acquisition agreement announced earlier in December. The move comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy a large portion of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets for $27.75 … Read more
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris joined the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) on Monday to launch a new annual report series evaluating economic trends across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The initiative marks a significant step in strengthening data-driven policymaking and understanding shared economic challenges on the island. Developed in partnership with the … Read more
The world’s largest online talent marketplace, Upwork, made a strong impression at NeurIPS 2025, one of the leading global conferences for artificial intelligence, machine learning and computational neuroscience, held this year in San Diego, United States. The event brought together thousands of researchers, builders and innovators exploring the next frontier of AI. The atmosphere was … Read more