Nominal, an Austin-based artificial intelligence startup developing software for engineering and testing complex hardware, has raised $240 million in a Series C funding round that triples its valuation to $3 billion, highlighting growing investor interest in AI applications beyond conventional software and consumer services. The four-year-old company announced on Monday that Lightspeed Venture Partners led […] The post Nominal Raises $240m At $3bn Valuation As AI Investment Expands Into Industrial Engineering appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic, has officially launched Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, its latest pair of frontier models designed for the most demanding technical challenges. Announcing the launch, the company noted that the upgraded models are designed to tackle the most daunting technical challenges. The two systems Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos […] The post Anthropic Unveils Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, Its Most Powerful Models Yet appeared first on Tekedia.

British venture capital increasingly resembles a cruel dating game, where ambitious founders spend months trying to attract investors who often appear interested but rarely commit. For entrepreneurs seeking funding, the process can be emotionally exhausting, financially demanding and frustratingly unpredictable. Much like modern dating, securing investment involves making introductions. Creating the right impression, managing expectations […] The post How Higher Interest Rates Are Changing Britain’s Startup Investment Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Nous Research has introduced an official Security plugin for Hermes Agent, expanding the capabilities of its artificial intelligence platform with automated code security reviews. The new plugin, called hermes-security, is designed to help developers identify vulnerabilities, investigate potential attack paths and improve software security through AI-powered analysis. The announcement, published on November 8, 2026, represents […] The post Nous Research Adds Official Security Plugin to Hermes Agent, Expanding AI-Powered Code Protection appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance France is preparing to shut down customer accounts on December 31 after failing to secure the authorization required under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The development represents another significant regulatory challenge for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange as European authorities tighten oversight of digital asset businesses and demand stricter compliance from […] The post Binance France to Shut Customer Accounts on December 31 After Missing MiCA Authorization appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry is entering another phase of competition as technology companies race to develop increasingly powerful image-generation systems. ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant behind TikTok, is strengthening its position in the generative AI market with the rollout of Seedream 5.5, its latest image-generation model. The release highlights the company’s ambition to compete with […] The post ByteDance Rolls Out Seedream 5.5 Image Model as AI Image Generation Competition Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Two contrasting developments are reshaping U.S. crypto: tougher enforcement against platforms accused of illicit finance and deeper integration of established digital-asset companies into regulated markets. The U.S. Treasury’s action against MEXC Global and Coinbase’s national trust charter illustrate how regulation is separating businesses viewed as risks from those seeking institutional legitimacy for crypto. On November […] The post US Treasury Cuts MEXC Off From Financial System as Coinbase Secures Full Banking Charter appeared first on Tekedia.

The traditional idea of building a company is undergoing a dramatic transformation. For decades, launching a successful business required substantial capital, a physical office, employees, expensive equipment and an organisational structure capable of supporting daily operations. Today, that model is increasingly being challenged by a new generation of entrepreneurs who are building profitable businesses with […] The post The Rise of Lean Businesses in the Global Digital Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is reportedly preparing for a potentially historic initial public offering in November, targeting a fundraising amount of between $80 billion and $100 billion at a valuation of up to $1.75 trillion. The proposed listing would rank among the largest public offerings in financial market history, highlighting the extraordinary investor appetite for artificial intelligence companies […] The post Anthropic Eyes November IPO With $80 Billion to $100 Billion Fundraising Target and $1.75 Trillion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

The allegations surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have raised questions that extend far beyond his private life, placing one of the world’s most influential technology executives at the centre of a potential national security controversy. Claims that Huang had an intimate relationship with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence have reportedly prompted Nvidia’s […] The post Nvidia Launches Independent Investigation Into Jensen Huang Intelligence Allegations appeared first on Tekedia.

Women serving on the executive boards of Germany’s leading listed companies experienced a significant increase in their earnings in 2025, bringing their average compensation almost level with that of their male colleagues. According to a study by consultancy EY, the development represents an important step towards reducing the persistent gender pay gap at the highest […] The post Women Narrow the Pay Gap on Germany’s Executive Boards as Earnings Approach Male Counterparts appeared first on Tekedia.

Boulder, Colorado, has reversed its restrictions on short-term rentals ahead of the Sundance Film Festival, creating fresh opportunities for property owners while raising concerns about rapidly increasing accommodation prices. The decision comes as the city prepares for an influx of visitors, filmmakers, industry professionals and tourists seeking temporary housing during one of the most anticipated […] The post Boulder Reverses Airbnb Ban for Sundance as Rental Prices Soar appeared first on Tekedia.

Berkshire Hathaway has sharply increased its share repurchases under chief executive Greg Abel, signaling a more active approach to deploying its enormous cash reserves as the conglomerate adjusts to life after Warren Buffett. The Omaha-based company repurchased $9.6 billion of its own shares between July and September, followed by approximately $2 billion in October. The […] The post Berkshire Hathaway Accelerates $16.4bn Share Buybacks Under New CEO Greg Abel as Profit Falls appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has agreed to spend about $3.4 billion securing gas-fired power generators for its data centers, adding a major energy procurement commitment to its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure programme as competition for reliable electricity becomes a growing constraint on the industry. The AI startup purchased commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators in late September […] The post Anthropic Commits $3.4bn to Gas-Fired Generators as AI Power Demand Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street is increasingly preparing for another major confrontation over the United States debt ceiling in 2027. As investors worry that political divisions in Washington could threaten government funding, disrupt financial markets and weaken confidence in the world’s largest economy. Although the immediate threat may still be some distance away, financial institutions are already considering […] The post Wall Street Prepares for a Potential US Debt Ceiling Shutdown in 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla’s decision to refund many Cybertruck deposits marks a turning point in the company’s electric vehicle strategy. Elon Musk says outstanding orders exceed the number of trucks Tesla can build before production ends, forcing the automaker to return deposits to some customers. The company plans to continue production for about eight months, add another shift […] The post Tesla Shifts Focus From Cybertruck to Robotaxis as Musk Advances Flying Roadster Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

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Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has said that Nvidia’s board faces “tough choices” after the company launched an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort linked to an extramarital affair. Gensler made the comments in a CNBC interview, noting that Nvidia’s stock was already […] The post Gary Gensler Says Nvidia Board Faces “Tough Choices” as Stock Reflects Fallout From CEO Huang’s Affair appeared first on Tekedia.

The integration of USDM1 into Membrane Labs’ institutional credit and lending infrastructure marks another important development in the expansion of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and blockchain-based financial markets. By bringing a sovereign bond issued natively on-chain into its institutional financing platform, Membrane is expanding the range of assets that financial institutions can use as collateral, […] The post Membrane Labs Integrates Marshall Islands’ USDM1 Into Institutional Lending Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry is facing renewed scrutiny following significant developments that highlight the persistent security and market challenges confronting digital asset companies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has increased his estimated losses from the EU entity hack to approximately $133 million after tracing an additional $27 million in withdrawals through centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs). Meanwhile, investment bank […] The post ZachXBT Raises EU Entity Hack Estimate to $133 Million as Morgan Stanley Downgrades Coinbase appeared first on Tekedia.

Black Friday laptop deals worth buying now: a $449 Chromebook and a $729.99 HP OmniBook Three Black Friday laptop deals at Best Buy that passed our checks on Nov. 9, from a $449 Chromebook to a $1,524.99 OLED gaming laptop. TechCity

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US lawmakers from both parties are calling for congressional investigations into reports of Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang’s relationship with a Chinese executive allegedly recruited by Beijing’s intelligence service, raising questions about potential national security risks and what the Trump administration knew about the matter. The controversy has drawn attention to the relationship between senior […] The post US Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into Nvidia CEO’s Reported Ties To Alleged Chinese Spy appeared first on Tekedia.

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Snapchat now hides UK teens from Find Friends by default. Here is how to turn it off anywhere Snapchat turned off Find Friends by default for UK users under 18. How any parent or teen can switch it off in four steps, anywhere. TechCity

Warby Parker opens pre-orders for its Google AI glasses on Nov. 12. Here is what we know and what we do not Warby Parker's Google AI glasses open for pre-order Nov. 12 with holiday delivery. No price yet. What is confirmed and what to ask first. TechCity

We are excited to announce that Tekedia Capital has joined leading global investors in backing Apollo Atomics, one of the most promising companies working to redefine the future of energy. Apollo Atomics is on a bold mission: to develop a world-leading, power-dense nuclear energy system that could transform how the world generates and accesses reliable […] The post Tekedia Capital Backs Apollo Atomics, Building the Most Power-Dense Nuclear System appeared first on Tekedia.

Yoco has secured a $100 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital to expand its merchant financing operation, using payments data to assess small businesses and gain greater control over credit risk.

Nigeria’s new digital postcode system aims to replace landmark-based directions with precise building-level codes. Behind it is Milsat’s push to build location-data infrastructure—but keeping that information accurate, accessible and useful will be the bigger test.

Exposing the structural shift from data extraction to trust economics in the modern digital enterprise For over two decades, the modern consumer internet operated primarily under the economic doctrine of Surveillance Capitalism, a term popularized by Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff. Under this paradigm, user behavior, personal telemetry, and private communications were routinely extracted, synthesized, and […] The post The Business of Digital Anonymity: How Privacy-First Platforms Are Winning Modern Consumers appeared first on Tekedia.

Refining staff workflows is a primary focus for companies that intend to increase output, facilitate cooperation and maintain a functional environment. Business requirements change frequently, which often makes current methods less effective – these outdated systems cause delays and increase the amount of labor required from workers. Examining current procedures allows managers to find specific […] The post What Businesses Should Consider When Improving Employee Workflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Kuramo has launched the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), a naira-denominated fund-of-funds targeting $1 billion for Nigerian small businesses.