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Robot Dog Walkers Wanted: US Startup Offers $20 an Hour to Walk Robotic Pets in San Francisco

A new initiative in San Francisco is giving an unusual twist to the traditional dog-walking profession. Dimensional, a US-based startup, is offering $20 per hour to people willing to take robotic dogs for walks in public parks, turning an ordinary outdoor activity into an opportunity to support robotics......

Why AI Startups Are Shutting Down: Rising Costs, Fierce Competition and Weak Demand

The artificial intelligence industry is producing an expanding list of abandoned products, discontinued services and startups struggling to survive. Despite substantial investment and rapid advances in AI capabilities, not every project has managed to turn public attention into a sustainable business. The......

Startups Can Win Customers Without Going Viral, Experts Say

For early-stage companies, attracting customers is rarely as simple as building a product and waiting for online attention to follow. While viral campaigns can generate rapid visibility, startup leaders are increasingly emphasising a more fundamental question: how can businesses turn initial interest......

Denmark Selects Covenant’s Anthem Missile to Strengthen Long-Range Defence Against Russia

Denmark is expanding its military strike capabilities with plans to acquire the Anthem cruise missile, developed by US defence startup Covenant, as European governments reassess their security requirements amid growing concerns over Russia. The decision marks a significant step in Copenhagen’s......

Nirva Raises $33 Million to Launch an AI Pendant Designed Around Personal Privacy

A new generation of wearable technology is emerging beyond smartwatches and connected glasses, with startups exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday accessories. Nirva is entering this market with a pendant designed to focus on its owner's voice rather than record every......

Pascal Raises $8.5 Million to Develop More Efficient Heat Pumps and Refrigerators

A new approach to refrigeration could help improve the energy efficiency of household appliances and heating systems while reducing their reliance on environmentally harmful refrigerants. Pascal, a startup founded by scientists Adam Slavney and Jinyoung Seo, has secured $8.5 million in additional funding......

Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agrees to $20 million asset sale to Disney

Artificial intelligence startup Character.ai has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States and agreed to a proposed $20 million sale of certain assets to The Walt Disney Company, according to a report by Reuters published on October 13, 2026. The proceedings are intended......

Anthropic nears $6 billion deal to acquire Decart AI

Anthropic, one of the leading companies developing advanced artificial intelligence systems, is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli startup Decart AI in a transaction that could be valued at nearly $6 billion. The potential deal would strengthen Anthropic’s technological capabilities as demand......

AI startup Manus to resume independent operations after Meta deal unravels

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus is preparing to return to independent operations after the unwinding of a proposed deal with Meta, highlighting the growing geopolitical and regulatory pressures surrounding investments in China's most advanced technology companies. The company said......