Spyware maker Intellexa had remote access to some of its government customers’ surveillance systems. This allowed company staff to see the personal data of people whose phones had been hacked with its Predator spyware, according to new evidence published by…
On Thursday, Harvey confirmed it closed a new round of funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. This investment values the legal AI startup at $8 billion, following earlier reports of the funding in October. The startup raised $160 million in this…
On season one of Build Mode: Product, Meet Market, we explore what it really takes to get your product into the hands of customers. We have talked a lot about product-market fit, but this week we take a step back…
While many venture firms seem to only have eyes for AI these days, Nexus Venture Partners is deliberately splitting its focus for its new $700 million fund. The firm will back AI startups while also seeking out India-focused startups in…
According to a report from Bloomberg, Meta may be planning to make serious cuts to its Metaverse division. Anonymous sources indicate company executives are considering slashing the virtual reality platform’s budget by up to thirty percent. The report notes that…
TikTok is introducing a new “Nearby Feed” to allow users to explore what’s happening around them. The company says the new feed is designed to help users do things like discover a new restaurant close to home or find a…
Amazon is considering ending its long-standing contract with the United States Postal Service and building its own competing nationwide delivery network. The current agreement between the e-commerce giant and the USPS expires in October 2026. The two sides have spent…
Meta has launched a new centralized support hub for Facebook and Instagram users. The company announced the change, noting that its previous support options have not always met user expectations. Within this hub, users will find tools to report account…
Before becoming a venture capitalist, Masha Bucher worked in PR and marketing. This experience fundamentally shaped how she runs Day One Ventures. After years in communications, including executive roles that gave her deep insight into startup operations, Bucher faced a…
Spotify announced that yesterday’s launch of its annual year-in-review feature, Spotify Wrapped, was its biggest ever. The streaming service reported that Wrapped 2025 saw over 200 million engaged users within the first 24 hours. This represents a 19 percent increase…
