Sam Altman Backs Merge Labs: A New Rival to Neuralink
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has thrown his support behind Merge Labs, a promising startup in the brain–computer interface (BCI) space. With this move, Altman signals confidence in a technology…
SmartMRS: Nigeria’s First AI EMR Platform
Dobic Health has taken a bold step in transforming healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The company announced the launch of SmartMRS, Nigeria’s first AI-powered electronic medical records (EMR) platform. This innovation…
Aon Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Role in Vesttoo’s Collapse
Aon Plc, one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, now faces a civil lawsuit that accuses it of helping trigger the downfall of Vesttoo Ltd., a once-promising Israeli insurance startup…
Rivos Plans Big Funding to Compete in the AI Chip Market
Rivos, a semiconductor startup based in California, plans to raise between $400 million and $500 million in fresh capital. The company aims for a valuation of more than $2 billion.…
Landbase Buys Adauris to Boost AI Inbound Marketing
Landbase Inc., a fast-growing startup that automates business-to-business go-to-market workflows, has moved quickly after raising $30 million in its Series A funding round just over two months ago. The company…
Perplexity’s Bold $34.5 Billion Offer to Buy Google Chrome
Perplexity AI shocked the tech world on August 12, 2025. The young startup offered $34.5 billion in cash to buy Google’s Chrome browser. This offer came without Google asking for…
IndusInd Bank Launches Full-Service Startup Banking Program
On August 11, 2025, IndusInd Bank took a big step to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem. The bank introduced “Indus StartUp Banking,” a programme that gives startups everything from banking services…
Pixxel Leads India’s ₹1,200 Crore Earth-Observation Mission
On August 12, 2025, India’s space sector marked a turning point. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) selected a consortium led by Bengaluru-based Pixxel to design, build,…
Zepto Launches Zepto Pharmacy: 10-Minute Medicine Delivery
Zepto officially launched Zepto Pharmacy, a 10-minute medicine delivery service, in select areas of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad. CEO and Co-founder Aadit Palicha announced the expansion on Thursday…
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5: A New Chapter in AI Evolution
On August 7, 2025, OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-5, the company’s most advanced large language model so far. The company made GPT-5 available to everyone, including free-tier ChatGPT users,…