Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health: Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues. Read More |
Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been charged for alleged fraud: The startup CEO says she plans to publicly address the charges this week. Read More |
Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI: Peak XV is transitioning board roles and opening a U.S. office while continuing to view India as its largest market. Read More |
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Elon Musk's SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk's xAI, with plan to build data centers in space: The merger creates the world's most valuable private company and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of space-based data centers. Read More |
PayPal hires HP's Enrique Lores as its new CEO: PayPal is appointing CFO and COO Jamie Miller as interim CEO until March 1. Read More |
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide: "Breakthrough's purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required to launch their entrepreneurial pursuits," co-founder Roman Scott said. Read More |
China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles: Under new safety rules published Monday by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, cars sold in the country must have mechanical releases on their door handles. The new rules, which go in effect January 1, 2027, will prohibit the hidden, electronically actuated door handles popularized by Tesla — and now found on numerous other electric vehicles in China. Read More |
Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI: Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI. Read More |
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