Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says ‘AI Shift’ Opens Opportunities to Invest in Startups
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world in many ways. It is not only transforming how people use technology, but also how businesses grow and invest. According to Sundar Pichai, the current “AI shift” is creating new and…
Venture Capital Surges to $320 Million as Central Asia’s Startup Scene Takes Off
Central Asia is quickly becoming one of the most interesting regions for startups and investors. Once seen mainly as a group of countries rich in natural resources and history, the region is now gaining attention for something new: innovation and…
Welsh Biotech Raises £7M for AI-Designed Antibodies
March 2026 — Cardiff, Wales — A Welsh biotechnology startup has secured £7 million in funding to advance the development of antibodies designed using artificial intelligence, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and improve treatment outcomes for a range…
Pronto’s Valuation Hits $100M on $25M Raise for India’s Maid App
March 2026 — Bangalore, India — Pronto, an Indian home services platform focused on connecting households with professional domestic help, has raised $25 million in its latest funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $100 million. The round…
Facebook‑parent Meta Takes On ChatGPT and Google Gemini With Another AI Feature: All Details
March 2026 — Tech News — Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled a new artificial intelligence feature aimed at further challenging rival AI services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The…
Google Primes Chrome for a Post-Quantum World
March 2026 — Tech & Cybersecurity News — Google is preparing its flagship web browser, Chrome, for the era of post-quantum computing, announcing updates aimed at safeguarding web traffic against next-generation quantum attacks. The move comes as…
Is Europe’s AI Darling Mistral Becoming a Consultant?
March 2026 — Tech & AI News — Questions are mounting over whether Mistral AI, once hailed as Europe’s breakout artificial intelligence startup, is shifting its focus away from building cutting‑edge models toward offering consulting and customized…
NVIDIA, AMD Back Ayar Labs’ $500M Raise for Optical Tech Tackling AI Copper Bottlenecks
March 2026 — Silicon Valley — Ayar Labs has raised $500 million in a funding round led by NVIDIA Corporation and AMD to advance its innovative optical I/O technology aimed at solving bandwidth bottlenecks in AI hardware. The company’s photonics-based…
UK Businesses Issued Cyber Warning Amid Middle East Conflict
LONDON — March 2026 — UK businesses have been placed on heightened alert following a government cyber security warning linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Officials say companies across critical sectors should strengthen digital defenses…
Bioplastics Research Spurs International Collaboration with Dongsung Chemical
March 2026 — Global Tech & Sustainability News — A new wave of bioplastics research is driving international collaboration as industry leaders and academic institutions work to accelerate the development of sustainable materials. At the center of…