Kevin Hartz’s A* just closed its third fund with $450M
A* Capital, the rapidly ascending early-stage venture firm co-founded by seasoned entrepreneur Kevin Hartz and veteran investor Bennett Siegel, announced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the successful close of its…
Pair Team’s AI-Driven Chronic Care Model Selected for Landmark CMS Program, Signaling a Shift Towards Outcome-Based Healthcare Innovation
Neil Batlivala, the visionary behind Pair Team, has dedicated seven years to cultivating a healthcare company that has largely operated outside the mainstream tech industry’s spotlight, serving a patient demographic…
Former Tesla Executive Drew Baglino Unveils Sadi Thermal Machines, A New Venture Poised to Revolutionize Heat Pump Technology
Drew Baglino, a prominent figure in Tesla’s engineering leadership until his departure in 2024, has quietly launched his second startup, Sadi Thermal Machines, signaling a bold move into the rapidly…
Amazon Ring Revolutionizes Customer Support with Vapi AI, Securing $50 Million Series B for Voice AI Innovator
Amazon Ring, a prominent player in the smart home security market, has fundamentally transformed its customer support operations by routing 100% of its inbound phone calls through Vapi’s advanced AI…
Thinking Machines Lab Revolutionizes AI Interaction with "Full Duplex" Models, Promising Human-Like Conversational Flow.
In a significant announcement that could redefine the future of human-AI communication, Thinking Machines Lab, the artificial intelligence startup founded last year by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, unveiled its…
Helsing Poised for $1.2 Billion Funding Round, Valuing European Defense Tech Unicorn at $18 Billion Amid Soaring Demand for Autonomous Systems
The European military drone startup Helsing, a five-year-old pioneer in AI-powered defense technology, is reportedly on the cusp of securing a monumental $1.2 billion funding round. This latest investment is…
The Whispering Office: How AI Dictation is Reshaping Workplace Etiquette and Design
A recent feature in the Wall Street Journal has illuminated a burgeoning shift in professional communication: the increasing reliance on dictation applications, particularly in tech-forward environments. This evolution, driven by…
GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement
The groundbreaking settlement, announced by Attorney General Bonta’s office, addresses claims that General Motors, through its OnStar program, systematically collected and sold sensitive driver data without explicit consent. This data,…
















