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WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy as early as next week, according to reports, as the SoftBank Group-backed company struggles with a massive debt pile and hefty losses.
The US housing market is short 6.5 million homes after more than a decade of under-building relative to population and demand growth. Cedar has announced a $3 million seed funding round to take this problem head on, with software that helps real-estate developers and professionals maximise the housing potential of urban infill properties.
UK climate tech startup Levidian has announced its first international expansion with the establishment of a new base in Abu Dhabi.
iQ3Connect, a provider of a web-based immersive training and collaboration platform, has announced a seed round of funding through the NOVA Prime Fund, a venture capital fund created by global innovator LG Electronics.
Mangopay, a platform-specific payment infrastructure provider, has announced that it has been authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI).
Neteera Technologies, an Israeli-based startup disrupting the contactless patient monitoring market, has announced the successful closing of a $6.7 million Series B extension. The round was led by Aescuvest, a healthcare investment firm, alongside Foxconn Technology Co (FTC), an associate of Hon Hai Precision Industry, a large electronics manufacturer globally.
Robin AI, which enables businesses globally to harness the power of AI for legal work, announced that its large language model (LLM)-powered contract copilot can now be added to Microsoft Word as a free add-in.
The quality of mental health, both at the individual and community level, has become a matter of global concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15% of working-age adults were estimated to have a mental disorder in 2019. It is also estimated that $1 trillion is lost every year due to depression and anxiety among workers.
Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple design and engineering team Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiornio, revealed its first AI device, the Humane AI Pin, at Coperni’s Paris Fashion Week show, ahead of its official unveiling on November 9th.
easyFood has partnered with Ryft as part of its plans to onboard more restaurants onto its platform. The food delivery business, which forms part of the easyGroup is using the UK-based payment provider’s payment infrastructure to bring new franchise partners onto its system more rapidly than ever before.
Government urged to prioritise the development of industry ethical frameworks to boost business confidence and make the UK a global pioneer in responsible AI innovation – ahead of the inaugural UK AI Safety Summit.
The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) announce the next stride in its ambitious growth journey with the appointment of a heavy weight executive team.
The average UK household could save an average of £285 next year on their electricity bills using the latest home energy monitoring sensors, says UK-based energy startup Voltaware.
New data from small business lender iwoca reveals that while more than half of SME owners (55%) feel they have a good understanding of AI, the majority are nervous about how it will impact their business.
Newconomics, the brand new web3 event in Lisbon this November is running an exciting startup pitch competition where participants can win a share of $15,000 to get their business off the ground.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that HD Hyundai, the world’s largest shipbuilder, will keynote at CES 2024 to share tech-first strategies which employ technology for building a more sustainable future. HD Hyundai, a global company also known for specialised construction equipment and energy solutions, further excels in developing eco-friendly infrastructure technology, as well as retrofitting carriers and shipyards.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Gail K. Boudreaux, president and CEO of Elevance Health, will headline a keynote session to discuss how the company is implementing an innovative whole-health approach to care. It complements the Digital Health Summit, which returns to CES 2024, and will focus on the outlook for health care in the U.S. and beyond.
Emphasising the power of interconnecting our tangible world with digital advancements, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Roland Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, as a keynote speaker for CES 2024.
Nearly 70 startups, plus hundreds of attendees and media from around the globe convened yesterday for CES Unveiled Amsterdam. The event highlighted tech innovation from European startups that will solve global challenges and conference programming addressing sustainability, healthcare, climate change, and tech trends—including digital health, enterprise, AI, and a look toward using tech for good.
Tech Nation and a group of tech leaders have labelled the AI Safety Summit on November 1st and 2nd a ‘moment of critical importance’ for the UK in an open letter addressed to Rishi Sunak.
