aiesec Youth Non-Profit AIESEC Exposes Millions of Intern Applications in Unprotected Database AIESEC accidentally leaves over four million internship applications unprotected on a passwordless server. The organization claims only 40 users are affected despite the massive data exposure.
flexciton London AI Startup Flexciton Raises 2.5M Pounds to Optimize Factory Production Flexciton secures £2.5 million in funding led by Backed VC to expand its AI solution that automatically finds the most efficient production plans for complex manufacturers. The technology replaces manual planning methods to deliver significant cost savings and double-digit performance gains.
kaia health Kaia Health Raises $10M to Tackle Chronic Pain With AI App Digital therapeutics startup Kaia Health secures $10 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered app that treats chronic pain without painkillers. The application uses smartphone cameras and computer vision to act as an autonomous physical therapy coach.
zwipe Zwipe Raises $14M to Launch Fingerprint Payment Cards in Europe Biometric payment card startup Zwipe secures an additional $14 million to fund its commercial rollout of fingerprint-enabled credit cards later this year. The company currently runs pilot programs across Europe and the Middle East ahead of its market debut.
facebook Facebook Partners With Airbus to Test Solar Drones in Australia Despite grounding its own Aquila drone, Facebook collaborates with Airbus to test solar-powered Zephyr drones for internet connectivity in Australia.
samsung Samsung Prepares Three Galaxy S10 Models Including Budget S10E A new leak reveals Samsung plans to launch three distinct variants of its upcoming Galaxy S10, including a more affordable model called the S10E. All devices feature hole-punch cameras and in-screen fingerprint sensors instead of notches.
huawei Canadian Telecom Telus Defends Huawei Amid Global 5G Security Concerns Telus publicly backs Huawei as a viable partner for Canada's upcoming 5G network rollout, pushing back against international bans. This stance puts the Canadian telecom at odds with allied nations that cite serious cybersecurity and espionage risks.
facebook Facebook Launches Petition Tool Targeting Government Officials Facebook introduces Community Actions, a new News Feed petition feature that allows users to directly demand change from elected officials and government agencies. The tool highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing misuse and polarization on the massive social network.
marketinvoice MarketInvoice Secures $33.5M From Barclays and Santander to Expand SME Lending Europe's largest online invoice finance platform, MarketInvoice, raises $33.5 million in a Series B round led by Barclays and Santander InnoVentures. The funding aims to deepen UK market penetration and launch cross-border fintech-bank partnerships.
facebook Facebook COO Sandberg Unveils Five-Step Plan to Combat Misinformation Facing intense backlash over election interference and data privacy failures, Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg details a comprehensive new strategy to secure the platform. The company also announces key partnerships in Germany ahead of EU parliamentary elections.
tech optimism Tech Industry Faces Growing Mistrust in a Digital Dark Forest Technological optimism gives way to widespread suspicion as users increasingly view new tech offerings as hidden threats rather than blessings.
disney Disney Streaming Losses Hit $580 Million Due to Hulu Investment Disney reports a massive $580 million loss for the last fiscal year, driven primarily by its financial stake in Hulu. The company prepares to launch Disney+ while planning to increase its investment in the struggling streaming platform.
ai AI Startup Funding Booms Despite Murky Market Definitions Funding totals for AI startups grow year-over-year, but tracking the exact pace proves difficult due to inconsistent definitions of what actually constitutes an artificial intelligence company.
gdpr New York Times Proves Creepy Targeted Ads Are Not Necessary The New York Times actually increases its ad revenue after dropping behavioral targeting in Europe to comply with GDPR. This success suggests that brand desirability matters more than invasive user tracking.
uber Uber Forms Micromobility Robotics Team for Self-Driving Scooters Uber is developing autonomous bikes and scooters under its new Micromobility Robotics division. The initiative aims to have vehicles drive themselves to charging stations and high-demand areas.