Veeam acquires data security company Securiti AI for $1.7bn
Veeam plans to offer Seucriti’s data command center product alongside its existing data resiliency products.
Only 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase
Less than 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West! The countdown is on for the year’s biggest gathering of founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech.
X is testing a pay-per-use pricing model for its API
Two years after revamping its developer programs and pricing, X is expanding the closed beta of a pay-per-use plan for its API to more developers.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 Found To Generate False Claim Videos 80% of the Time
New research by NewsGuard has revealed that the latest version of OpenAI’s video creation tool Sora 2 can be prompted to advance false or misleading information 80% of the time. The post OpenAI’s Sora 2 Found
Airbnb is becoming more social by allowing users to connect with fellow travelers
Airbnb is adding social features like connections and messaging to create a social network of fellow travellers.
Yelp’s AI assistant can now scan restaurant menus to show you what dishes look like
Yelp will now let you scan a physical menu show redirect bubbles to Yelp app where you can see how those dishes look.
Spiro raises $100M, the largest-ever investment in Africa’s e-mobility
Dubai-headquartered Spiro is growing quickly with e-motorbikes and a battery swapping network designed for Africa’s needs.
European AI rising star Nexos.ai raises $30M to unlock enterprise AI adoption
Nord Security co-founders have closed a €30 million Series A for their new startup, Nexos.ai, an orchestration platform aimed at helping companies adopt AI securely.
Las Vegas lawyer accepts plea deal in $460M Ponzi case
A man from Las Vegas has entered a plea agreement as part of a $460M Ponzi case involving over a thousand victims. The saga of Matthew Wade Beasley and the law enforcement of Sin City would be Hollywood blockbuster
YC alum Cercli, an AI-powered Rippling for MENA, raises oversubscribed $12M Series A
In a region long defined by fragmented enterprise systems, outdated compliance tools, and HR software that rarely talks to finance, Cercli is building a unified alternative for MENA businesses with AI at its core.