Phoebe Gates, daughter of Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, faces criticism after allegedly offering an influencer less than $250 to promote her e-commerce startup Phia, sparking debate about fair pay and nepotism.
YouTuber Simone Giertz has designed a rotating Laundry Chair to end the 'chair pile' problem, with her Kickstarter campaign surpassing $1 million in funding. Deliveries are expected by late 2026.
A team of former GrubHub leaders, led by co-founder Matt Maloney, has merged Curbside SOS and Honk Technologies to create a digital roadside assistance platform aiming to disrupt AAA's market dominance with real-time logistics and transparent pricing.
London graphic designer Thomas Lake turned a £200 investment into a £1.5 million Pokémon card enterprise, with notable sales including a Shining Charizard for £27,500 and plans for £10 million turnover.
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King's College London student Sophie Lewis created Siftag, a platform exclusively featuring natural fibre clothing to combat polyester dominance in fashion. The tool helps shoppers find sustainable, durable alternatives while saving time and reducing envi
British self-driving car firm Wayve raises $1.5 billion in funding, including a major Series D round, to support robotaxi trials in London and future AI integration in consumer vehicles.
AI startups are increasingly turning to bizarre and attention-grabbing stunts, such as robotic pets and holographic CEOs, to stand out in a crowded market and secure crucial venture capital funding.
Lego announces a detailed orange cat set with 1,755 pieces, standing over 30cm tall. Features adjustable head, mouth, ears, paws, tail, and choice of eye colours. Pre-order now for March 2026 delivery.
British AI startup Synthesia has nearly doubled its valuation to $4 billion after a $200 million funding round led by Google Ventures, with clients including 70% of the FTSE 100.
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Barret Zoph, co-founder of $12 billion AI firm Thinking Machines Lab, was terminated after CEO Mira Murati discovered his relationship with a junior employee and raised performance concerns.
Elon Musk's X Corp has filed a lawsuit against Operation Bluebird, which sought to claim the abandoned 'Twitter' trademark. Read the full legal battle details here.
Luana Lopes Lara, co-founder of prediction market Kalshi, is now worth $1.3bn after a $1bn funding round. Discover how she overtook Taylor Swift and Lucy Guo.
Jeff Bezos launches AI startup Project Prometheus with $6.2bn funding. Elon Musk reacts, branding the Amazon founder a 'copycat'. Discover the details.
Jeff Bezos appoints himself co-CEO of new AI venture Project Prometheus, securing $6.2bn funding and hiring 100 staff. Discover the details of this major tech move.
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Fireflies AI co-founders reveal they manually took meeting notes while claiming AI did the work. The $1bn startup's story exposes Silicon Valley's 'fake-it-till-you-make-it' culture.
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The tech world mourns as Ryan Naumenko, British CEO of Kortex, is discovered deceased in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens following a week-long search. Family and colleagues express shock over the 28-year-old entrepreneur's sudden passing.
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes makes rare public appearance in New York while legal battles persist over her infamous blood-testing fraud scandal.
A Paris-based startup is shaking up wedding traditions by allowing couples to sell invites to strangers via their app, Invitin.
