Futurail just secured €7.5 million to advance its self-driving train technology. The startup is led by former Tesla Autopilot engineers and aims to solve the train driver shortage. Their system could eventually shift millions of passengers from road to rail.
SEC chair Paul Atkins is rolling back regulations to encourage more companies to go public. But critics worry he’s removing vital investor protections that could lead to another Enron-style scandal.
Spotify is reportedly planning to raise Premium subscription prices in the US during the first quarter of 2026. This would be the first US price increase since June 2024, when all Premium plans became more expensive. The company has been adding new AI features and lossless streaming while improving
The FCC just launched an inquiry into streaming negotiations between networks and local stations. This regulatory battle could determine whether your local news survives the streaming era. The outcome affects every American who watches broadcast TV.
The creators of Nord Security are tackling enterprise AI sprawl with nexos.ai, a platform that combines developer gateways with employee workspaces. Backed by $30 million and already at 100 employees, they’re betting companies desperately need governance. Their first fintech customer signed in June
American investment firm Battery Global Advisors has acquired a 20% stake in Anan Data Centers, founded by Israeli pop star Omer Adam. The deal values the data center company at NIS 1 billion ($306 million) and will fund expansion across Israel.
Android’s Quick Share feature can now send files to iPhones via AirDrop, but only in “everyone” mode. The feature requires specific setup steps and currently only works on Pixel 10 devices. This marks Google’s latest move toward better iOS-Android interoperability.
Nintendo has released system update 21.0.1 for the Switch 2, addressing several user-reported issues. The patch fixes Bluetooth devices failing to connect after sleep mode and resolves system transfer errors between original Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Trade Republic is set to become Germany’s most valuable startup with a €12.5 billion valuation in a secondary share sale. Early investors Creandum and Project A are exiting while Founders Fund and Sequoia increase their stakes. The move prepares the fintech for a potential future IPO.
Fireflies.ai’s founders revealed they manually took notes for early customers while pretending to be an AI bot called Fred. The viral LinkedIn confession sparked debate about startup ethics and the “fake it till you make it” approach. The company is now valued at $1 billion after raising over $4 mil
