Lightspeed Venture Partners has secured a record $9 billion in fresh capital, the largest in its 25-year history. This comes as limited partners pour money into a handful of established firms with recent IPO wins, while smaller VCs are left out in the cold.
Instagram is taking Reels to the living room. The company announced a pilot of “IG for TV,” a new app that brings its short-form video feed to Amazon Fire TV devices first. It’s a clear move to compete with YouTube and TikTok on the biggest screen in the house.
For the first time, researchers have captured detailed images of plasma turbulence inside a fusion reactor. The findings show it plays two surprising, contradictory roles that could reshape reactor design.
Kongsberg Satellite Services is taking its ground stations to space. The Norwegian operator has booked a SpaceX launch to deploy the first satellites of its “Hyper” constellation, designed to relay data between satellites without needing a ground station in range. This could be a game-changer for re
Mattel is hitting pause on its plans to release an AI toy with OpenAI this year. The company now says any future product won’t target young children, a major shift following widespread safety concerns.
Planning to buy a new phone in 2026? You might want to reconsider. A new report forecasts higher prices and lower specs for next year’s models, turning the usual upgrade cycle on its head.
Google is turning any pair of headphones into a real-time translation device. The new beta feature, along with smarter Gemini-powered translations, is rolling out now in the Translate app.
Airspan Networks has scored a key Open RAN radio deal with Rakuten Mobile in Japan. The deployment is supported by US NTIA grants and marks a strategic milestone for the recently bankrupt company.
Trust Wallet has integrated Revolut Pay, allowing users across the European Economic Area to fund their self-custody wallets instantly and with zero fees. This move connects Trust Wallet’s 200 million users with Revolut’s 65 million-user financial app. It’s the latest in a string of crypto-focused p
Larian Studios has officially announced a new game in its Divinity series. The cinematic trailer debuted at The Game Awards 2025, confirming widespread speculation. This marks the studio’s return to its original franchise after Baldur’s Gate 3.
