Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum French robotics startup Genesis AI has unveiled its first foundational model, GENE-26.5, along with a human-like robotic hand built in-house. The hand can perform delicate tasks such as cooking, playing the piano, and solving a Rubik’s Cube. The company, which raised $105 million in seed funding, aims to build a full-body general-purpose robot. Its technology uses sensor gloves to capture human data for training AI models. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum DeepSeek's first external funding round could value the Chinese AI startup at $45bn, with the state-backed China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund leading talks. Tencent and Alibaba are also in discussions. The valuation has surged from $10bn to $45bn in weeks. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek has initiated its first external funding round, primarily to provide employees with clarity on stock option value and curb departures to well-funded competitors. The company, backed by hedge fund High-Flyer, is selling up to 3% equity to state-backed and industrial investors. The move comes as DeepSeek faces constraints on access to advanced chips due to US export restrictions, while reports suggest valuations could exceed $100 billion, with major tech firms like Tencent and Alibaba potentially investing. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Early investors in OpenAI are questioning the company's $852 billion valuation due to a perceived lack of focus. Strategic shifts, including scrapping Sora and cutting data centre plans, have drawn criticism. Some compare OpenAI to Netscape, warning it could be overtaken by competitors like Anthropic and Google. The company defends its moves as necessary for long-term growth. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum NetMedia International has released an updated Privacy and Cookie Policy, outlining its commitment to GDPR compliance. The policy details the types of personal data collected, how it is used, and with whom it may be shared. Users are informed of their rights regarding access, rectification, and deletion of their data, as well as the use of cookies for analytics, functionality, and targeting. The update emphasizes transparency and user control over personal information. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Hrithik Roshan has voiced support for education activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a 21-day hunger strike over the NEET exam leak. Other Bollywood stars like Sonakshi Sinha and her father Shatrughan Sinha have also condemned the issue. Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A year after the death of Pope Francis, Martin Scorsese presents 'Aldeas, the Final Dream of Pope Francis' at the Vatican. The documentary, filmed in multiple countries, contains the pontiff's last recorded testimony and was supervised by Scorsese at Francis's request. The premiere coincides with a public dispute between Francis's successor, Pope Leo XIV, and Donald Trump. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Daniel Kang is a research analyst currently at CLSA Australia, with extensive experience in equity research across major investment banks. He has held senior positions at Citigroup, JPMorgan, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank, covering sectors such as chemicals, packaging, metals, and mining. His career reflects deep expertise in Asia-Pacific financial markets and brokerage services. View more
Jul 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Hybe posted its best-ever quarterly results with revenue surpassing 1 trillion won for the first time. The company reported sales of 1.45 trillion won and operating profit of 170.9 billion won in the second quarter of 2026, driven by BTS's world tour, album releases, and strong contributions from other artists like ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and new groups KATSEYE and Cortis. Direct participation revenue from concerts and albums led the growth, while indirect segments like MD and licensing also hit record highs. View more
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