Google DeepMind rolls out faster image generation Google DeepMind has released Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, a new image generation model designed to deliver “Flash-level” speed, according to the company. The model is reportedly branded internally as Nano Banana 2, signaling…
Perplexity introduces a new on-screen AI assistant Perplexity has announced Perplexity Computer, a new product aimed at turning a user’s screen into a “smart sidekick” capable of taking over common digital busywork. The company positions the tool as an AI…
Ark Climate secures €2.1M pre-seed to scale AI for cities Ark Climate, a startup building AI tools to help local governments take climate action, has raised €2.1 million in a pre-seed financing round led by Satgana. The funding is expected…
SambaNova unveils SN50 inference chip alongside fresh funding SambaNova announced the launch of its SN50 inference chip, positioning the new processor as a purpose-built alternative to traditional GPU-based deployments for running large AI models. The company said the SN50 can…
BeyondMath closes $18.5M seed round BeyondMath, a London-based deeptech startup building a generative AI platform for physics simulation, has raised $18.5 million in seed funding, including a $10 million extension. The round was led by Cambridge Innovation Capital with participation…
MatX lands $500M-plus to build LLM-specific chips MatX, a startup founded by former Google chip engineers, has raised more than $500 million to develop silicon designed to compete with Nvidia in the fast-growing market for AI compute, according to Bloomberg.…
Story.com shifts focus from flashy demos to dependable workflows AI video outputs continue to improve month by month, fueled by rapid model releases and polished social media demos. But for consumer products that aim to keep users returning, output quality…
Why Instagram performance analytics matter Creators and businesses increasingly rely on Instagram analytics to understand what content works, who it reaches, and how effectively it converts attention into meaningful actions. Tracking performance metrics helps teams make data-driven decisions, refine creative…
FYLD lands $41M Series B to expand AI tools for frontline work FYLD, a London-based, female-founded startup building AI software for large-scale infrastructure delivery, has raised $41 million in a Series B round to scale its “frontline intelligence” platform globally.…
AI is rewriting software engineering—skills, roles and expectations Software engineering is no longer a profession built on mastering a single language and its frameworks, according to Saleem Shaik, who says AI is forcing job descriptions to evolve “daily.” In a…
