GitHub Copilot crosses 20 million all-time users

GitHub Copilot, an AI coding tool offered by Microsoft-owned GitHub, has now reached more than 20 million users, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during the company’s recent earnings call. A GitHub spokesperson confirmed that this figure represents all-time users.…

Figma’s IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate

Figma will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday in one of the most anticipated IPOs of 2025. The IPO is 40 times oversubscribed, as confirmed by venture capitalists to multiple sources. This means demand for shares…

SpaceX faces two new lawsuits alleging safety‐related retaliation

Longtime supervisor Robert Markert warned SpaceX leaders that a specific part of the rocket fairing recovery process could “easily cause serious injury or death.” He claims he was ignored because “it was the more economical solution,” according to a recently…

Germ brings end-to-end encrypted messages to Bluesky

A new startup called Germ is bringing end-to-end encrypted messaging to the Bluesky social network, offering users a more secure option for chats compared to Bluesky’s existing direct messages. After over two years of development, the service is launching its…

Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25 billion. The deal, a mix of cash and stock, marks Palo Alto’s entrance into the identity security space, according to…