MoMo Weighs New Funding Round That Could Push Valuation Past $2 Billion

Vietnam’s digital payments firm MoMo is exploring strategic options that could include raising fresh capital at a valuation exceeding $2 billion, according to a report by The Economic Times titled “Vietnam’s MoMo weighs options, including new investors at valuation above $2 billion.” The company, formally known as M_Service, is among Southeast Asia’s most prominent fintech…

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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Hurdles as Launch Timeline Slips

Apple’s long-rumored entry into the foldable smartphone market is encountering fresh engineering challenges that could delay its debut, underscoring the company’s cautious approach to a category already tested by rivals. According to the Economic Times, citing a Nikkei Asia report titled “Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays,” the technology giant is grappling…

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Bridging the AI Gap for Older Adults Opportunities Challenges and the Road to Inclusive Adoption

A recent report highlights a growing but uneven relationship between older adults and artificial intelligence, underscoring both the promise of new technologies and the barriers that continue to limit their adoption among aging populations. In an article titled “Older adults and AI: Opportunities and obstacles in adoption,” published by Tech Xplore, researchers examine how seniors…

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Report Raises Concerns Over DOJ Handling of Voter Data in Federal Court

A recent report by Wired, titled “The DOJ Misled a Judge About Voter-Roll Data,” raises new concerns about transparency and accuracy in the Justice Department’s handling of election-related litigation, highlighting how flawed or overstated claims about voter data may shape judicial decisions with significant political consequences. According to Wired’s account, Department of Justice attorneys advanced…

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Israeli Quantum Startup QFactor Labs Raises $24M to Speed Development of Near-Term Quantum Software for Real-World Applications

Israeli quantum computing startup QFactor Labs has raised $24 million in a funding round aimed at accelerating the development of software designed to make near-term quantum machines more useful for real-world problems. The financing, first reported by Globes in an article titled “Quantum computing co QFactor raises $24m,” underscores sustained investor interest in the practical…

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Nykaa Eyes Majority Stake in Deepika Padukone’s 82°E as Beauty Market Consolidation Accelerates

Nykaa is in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in actor Deepika Padukone’s skincare label 82°E, according to a report published by The Economic Times titled “Nykaa in talks to buy majority stake in Deepika Padukone’s skincare brand 82°E.” The potential transaction underscores the growing consolidation within India’s fast-expanding beauty and personal care market,…

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Smarter Signal Control Could Transform Indoor Wireless Speed and Efficiency

Researchers are advancing a new approach to indoor wireless communication that could significantly improve both speed and energy efficiency, according to a report titled “Faster, greener wireless indoors” published by Tech Xplore. The work focuses on overcoming long-standing limitations in indoor connectivity, where walls, interference, and crowded networks often degrade performance. Scientists are developing systems…

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New space-ready actuator withstands extreme heat, cold, and radiation for future missions

A newly developed actuator designed to withstand extreme conditions could mark a significant advance for future space missions, according to reporting by Tech Xplore in its article “Resilient actuator shows potential for space-ready applications.” The device, engineered to operate reliably in environments characterized by intense temperature swings, radiation exposure, and mechanical stress, addresses a longstanding…

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CodeValue Secures 7 Million Shekel Funding to Scale Cloud Data Engineering and AI Era Modernization Services

Israeli software services firm CodeValue has secured a 7 million shekel investment as it seeks to accelerate growth in a market increasingly shaped by cloud migration, data engineering and the operational demands of artificial intelligence. The financing, reported by the technology outlet TechTime.news in an article titled “CodeValue Raises 7 Million NIS Investment,” underscores continued…

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