Aiwyn Acquires QuickFee’s US Payments Business and Adds Pay-Later Offering
PYMNTS / pymnts - Aiwyn has acquired QuickFee’s U.S. payments business, including QuickFee Pay Now and QuickFee Connect, to add new capabilities to Aiwyn’s payments and collection platform for accounting firms. The company’s partnership with QuickFee will enable Aiwyn to p…
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Cognition AI defies turbulence with a $400M raise at $10.2B valuation
Rebecca Bellan / techcrunch - Founders Fund, the Peter Thiel-backed VC, led Cognition’s latest round, with participation from existing investors like Lux Capital, Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC, Elad Gil, Definition Capital and Swish Ventures.
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Xbox Game Pass Once Again in the Firing Line After Former Microsoft Executive Says It Creates 'Weird Inner Tensions'
Wesley Yin-Poole / ign - Hot on the heels of former Bethesda executive Pete Hines questioning Xbox Game Pass as a business strategy, a former Microsoft executive has backed the comments, insisting Microsoft’s subscription service creates “weird inner tensions.”
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ElevenLabs Valuation Doubles to $6.6B Amid $100M Employee Tender Offer
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - AI voice startup ElevenLabs has announced a $100M tender offer for employees, doubling its valuation to $6.6 billion, fueled by rapid revenue and team growth.The post ElevenLabs Valuation Doubles to $6.6B Amid $100M Employee Tender Offer appeared first on…
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Databricks confirms new $100B valuation on $4B ARR
Julie Bort / techcrunch - Just months after raising a whopping $10 billion, Databricks has confirmed another $1 billion raise at a $100 billion valuation.
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PNC Purchases Colorado-Based FirstBank for $4.1 Billion
PYMNTS / pymnts - PNC Bank is looking westward with its acquisition of Colorado-based lender FirstBank. The $4.1 billion deal will make Colorado one of PNC’s top markers in the country, more than tripling its branch network there, according to a Monday (Sept. 8) press rele…
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Japan PM Ishiba resigns to avoid party split turmoil
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba is stepping down amid mounting internal party divisions, a move intended to nip factional splits in the bud. The resignation comes as a dramatic attempt to preserve unity, even if it means sacrificing the leader’s position on the political stage.
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Telus and Koodo raise connection fee to $80
Dean Daley / mobilesyrup - Telus and its flanker brand Koodo have raised their connection fee to $80. This comes after Rogers and its flanker raised its connection fee a couple of months ago. This is starting to seem like a yearly experience, as connection fees were increased in Au…
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Tech leaders take turns flattering Trump at White House dinner
Lauren Feiner / theverge - Several of the most powerful business leaders in the country gathered around a table last night to fawn over President Donald Trump for his AI policies. “You and your policies are really helping a lot,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the president. AMD …
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Call Of Duty Fans Can’t Believe Activision Reportedly Passed On Having Spielberg Direct The Movie
Ethan Gach / kotaku - The publisher didn't want to give up creative control to the Saving Private Ryan directorThe post Call Of Duty Fans Can’t Believe Activision Reportedly Passed On Having Spielberg Direct The Movie appeared first on Kotaku.
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Darktrace founder Poppy Gustafsson quits as UK investment minister
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Quantinuum secures $600M for global quantum computing expansion
Quantum computing startup Quantinuum has secured a $600 million investment aimed at accelerating its groundbreaking technology. The substantial funding is set to boost its global ambitions and competitive edge in the emerging quantum arena, leaving rivals scrambling as the race for qubits heats up.
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Atlassian to acquire The Browser Company in $610m deal
Laura Varley / siliconrepublic - Atlassian aims to leverage the platform to improve its own offerings, particularly in the area of AI.Read more: Atlassian to acquire The Browser Company in $610m deal
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Tech Leaders Praising Trump at White House Dinner
At a recent White House dinner, President Trump enjoyed a somewhat charming exchange with top tech CEOs, who took turns lauding his leadership with spending vows that seemed to blur the lines between politics and industry hype. The event underscored the strange camaraderie between the administration and Silicon Valley.
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Augment raises $85M to expand AI ‘teammate’ for logistics
Duncan Riley / siliconangle - Artificial intelligence productivity platform startup Augment Technologies Inc. announced today that it has raised $85 million in early-stage funding to accelerate the development of Augie, Augment’s flagship AI teammate for logistics. It also aims to app…
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Bret Taylor’s AI startup reaches $10B valuation milestone
Bret Taylor’s artificial intelligence startup has soared to a $10 billion valuation, marking a significant achievement in the competitive AI space. This milestone underlines the robust investor interest in advanced AI solutions, even as industry insiders raise an eyebrow at the ever-escalating figures.
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Firaxis Lays Off ‘Dozens’ Of Devs After Civilization VII Struggles
Zack Zwiezen / kotaku - This is at least the third round of layoffs at a 2K-owned studio this yearThe post Firaxis Lays Off ‘Dozens’ Of Devs After Civilization VII Struggles appeared first on Kotaku.
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Giorgio Armani dies at 91, leaving legacy in question
Multiple reports confirm that iconic Italian designer Giorgio Armani has passed away at age 91. His death not only marks the end of an era in high fashion but also leaves the future of his vast luxury empire in the hands of his heirs, prompting industry-wide reflection on his enduring influence.
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Lego Reveals Its Most Expensive Set Ever: A $1,000 Death Star
Zack Zwiezen / kotaku - The massive Lego Star Wars set contains over 9,000 pieces and nearly 40 minifigsThe post Lego Reveals Its Most Expensive Set Ever: A $1,000 Death Star appeared first on Kotaku.
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LinkedIn will require recruiters and executives to verify their identity to cut down on scams
Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - LinkedIn will now require some users to verify their identity before they change job titles in an attempt to cut down on scams on the platform. The new identity verification rules will specifically apply to executives and recruiters who interact with job …
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