Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf
Maxwell Zeff / techcrunch - Cognition, the startup behind the viral AI coding agent Devin, announced in a blog post on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI coding startup Windsurf. The announcement comes just days after Google hired away Windsurf’s CEO Varu…
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Meta Closes Acquisition of AI Voice Startup Amid Tech Bolster
Meta has finalized a deal to acquire an AI voice replication startup, signaling its focused push into advanced voice technology. The acquisition integrates cutting-edge voice cloning capabilities into its suite of products, a strategic maneuver that could accelerate its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Google’s $2.4B Windsurf Deal Followed OpenAI Collapse Over Microsoft IP Veto
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google's $2.4B Windsurf deal followed the collapse of OpenAI's acquisition, which was reportedly blocked by a Microsoft IP rights objection.The post Google’s $2.4B Windsurf Deal Followed OpenAI Collapse Over Microsoft IP Veto appeared first on WinBuzzer.
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OpenAI Windsurf deal collapses over Microsoft IP concerns
Acquisition talks for Windsurf have abruptly fallen apart as Microsoft’s IP issues suddenly became a deal‐breaker. In a twist that’s almost too theatrical for the tech world, Windsurf’s CEO is now headed to Google, leaving everyone to wonder if these boardroom dramas were scripted or just another day in AI land.
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WK Kellogg’s buyout deal boosts shares dramatically
Reports suggest Ferrero is in advanced discussions to acquire WK Kellogg Co., igniting a market frenzy as shares soared nearly 50%. The potential $3 billion takeover has investors speculating on major shifts in the food sector’s competitive landscape and strategic positioning.
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OpenAI and Jony Ive's startup seal the deal
Will Shanklin / engadget - OpenAI's deal with Jony Ive's startup is a done deal. Ive's io has officially merged with the ChatGPT maker in a deal reportedly worth $6.5 billion. The companies announced the purchase in May.Jony Ive and his LoveFrom design studio remain independent. Me…
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Chipmaker GlobalFoundries acquires chip designer MIPS
Simon Sharwood / theregister - A big bet that RISC-V can make a dent in the AI market GlobalFoundries has acquired chip design firm MIPS, creating a company that both designs and creates semiconductors.…
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Samsung acquires Xealth to merge hospital records with data from wearables
Simon Sharwood / theregister - Envisions info from your watch informing treatment. What could possibly go wrong? Samsung has acquired US company Xealth to combine data drawn from its wearable devices and hospital records.…
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Data privacy startup Didomi acquires Sourcepoint to advance consent and compliance
Kyt Dotson / siliconangle - Didomi SAS, a Paris-based startup that builds data privacy solutions for the enterprise, today announced that it has acquired Sourcepoint Technologies Inc., a data privacy technology company that combines user consent and data collection. Founded in 2017,…
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CoreWeave Acquires Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific for $9 Billion to Fuel AI Data Center Expansion
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - AI cloud provider CoreWeave acquires crypto-miner Core Scientific in a $9B all-stock deal, securing over 2.3 GW of power for its AI data center expansion.The post CoreWeave Acquires Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific for $9 Billion to Fuel AI Data Center Expan…
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Capgemini bets on agentic AI with $3.3bn WNS acquisition
Ann O’Dea / siliconrepublic - French technology services company Capgemini is going all in on agentic AI services with its $3.3bn acquisition of US-based WNS.Read more: Capgemini bets on agentic AI with $3.3bn WNS acquisition
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HPE closes $14B Juniper acquisition following regulatory approval
Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. has closed its acquisition of Juniper Networks Inc. more than a year after signing the $14 billion deal. The companies announced the milestone this morning. A few days earlier, the U.S. Justice Department ended an antitrust …
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Grammarly acquires AI email client Superhuman
Ivan Mehta / techcrunch - In its announcement, Grammarly said it wants to build AI agents for emails using Superhuman's tech.
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Clio acquires vLex for $1 Billion in legal tech shakeup
Clio, a key player in legal technology, has signed a definitive deal to acquire vLex, a pioneer in legal intelligence powered by AI. The acquisition is set to expand Clio’s service portfolio and further consolidate innovation in the legal tech space—merging brains and bytes in a billion-dollar maneuver.
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Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok
Anthony Ha / techcrunch - A group of “very wealthy people” is set to buy short-form video app TikTok, according to President Donald Trump.
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Meta in talks to acquire voice cloning startup Play AI
Ivan Mehta / techcrunch - Meta is in talks to acquire a voice cloning startup called Play AI, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources.
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Uber backs Kalanick in Pony AI acquisition talks
Reports reveal that Uber is in discussions to back former CEO Travis Kalanick’s bid to acquire Pony AI, a deal reportedly valued around $4.5 billion. The move hints at a bold return to high-stakes mobility tech play, blending legacy ambitions with disruptive innovation in the ride‐hailing sphere.
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Core Scientific shares surge 33% on report of buyout talks with CoreWeave
cnbc - Core Scientific shares jumped 33% after a report that CoreWeave is in talks to acquire the bitcoin miner.
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Meta poaches three leading AI researchers from OpenAI
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - Meta has hired three top AI researchers from OpenAI: Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai.The article Meta poaches three leading AI researchers from OpenAI appeared first on THE DECODER.
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Rubrik acquires LLM tooling startup Predibase for reported $100M+
Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - Rubrik Inc. today announced plans to acquire Predibase Inc., a startup that develops software for fine-tuning large language models. CNBC reported that the deal is worth $100 million to $500 million. That represents a major exit for Predibase’s investors,…
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