Metropolis, the largest parking lot operator in the U.S., just raised $1.6 billion to expand its AI recognition technology beyond parking. The company uses computer vision to identify vehicles and process payments without physical transactions. This massive funding round values the company at $5 bil
Gen-Z workers are challenging workplace norms by openly discussing salaries, with 40% talking about pay despite employer bans. This generational shift comes as the EU implements mandatory pay transparency rules by June 2026.
Norrsken Evolve has launched a €57M oversubscribed pre-seed fund focused on backing European founders building resilient, sustainable companies. The fund combines €250K upfront funding with intensive mentorship and community support. General Partner Rebecka Löthman Rydå shares insights on what makes
The latest Linux kernel update addresses a frustrating limitation with electronic privacy screens on certain Dell laptops. New keycodes will enable proper on-screen notifications when users toggle their privacy screens on or off.
Rockstar Games has clarified that the recent firing of 30-40 GTA developers was due to leaking confidential information, not union-busting. The IWGB union disputes this and is protesting outside Take-Two’s London office. This comes as GTA VI’s security remains tight following the massive 2022 leak.
Tech companies face a widespread workforce crisis that demands fundamental changes to employer-employee relationships. The solution involves admitting past mistakes and embracing evolutionary changes like remote work as permanent fixtures rather than temporary options. Industry leaders need to prior
The IRS has officially killed its Direct File program after a successful pilot that saved taxpayers millions. Despite 90% satisfaction rates and bipartisan support, the free filing option won’t return for the 2026 tax season. Former users are now scrambling to retrieve their tax records through trad
Apple Music co-lead Ole Obermann will speak at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon from November 10-13. The executive joined Apple just months ago after six years at ByteDance. His session will likely focus on Apple’s music partnerships and industry relationships.
SAP’s Manos Raptopoulos warns that even a 5% error rate in AI calculations can wreck financial forecasts and valuations. The company’s approach combines massive business data with AI to create what they call a “virtuous cycle” of improvement.
Ceva just introduced its Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 7 1×1 client IP designed specifically for AIoT applications. The technology leverages IEEE 802.11be standards to bring next-gen wireless capabilities to compact, battery-powered devices. This could mean smarter wearables and more responsive smart home ecosys
