Travel Industry Faces Challenges in Digital Payment Integration
Travel transactions still rely on a mix of digital and legacy systems. Payment orchestration platforms help businesses simplify travel-related transactions.…
73 Strings Secures $55M to Expand AI-Driven Financial Intelligence Solutions
73 Strings raised $55M in Series B funding to expand AI-powered financial intelligence. Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Growth Equity led the…
AWS Ends Support for Amazon Chime and Stops Accepting New Users
AWS will discontinue Amazon Chime and stop accepting new users from February 2025. Existing users can access the service until…
DeepSeek Seeks External Funding as AI Chatbot Demand Rises
DeepSeek is considering external funding due to rising demand for its AI chatbot. The company's AI model gained attention by…
Bill Ackman Invests $900 Million in Howard Hughes to Build a Long-Term Holding Company
Bill Ackman is investing $900 million in Howard Hughes Holdings. Pershing Square aims to acquire an additional 10 million shares…
Google Moves Gemini AI Assistant to Standalone App on iOS
Google removed Gemini from its iOS Google app, requiring users to download a separate app. The move positions Gemini as…
UnitedHealthcare Cuts Jobs in Benefits Unit While Expanding in Other Areas
UnitedHealthcare offers buyouts to employees in its benefits unit, with possible layoffs. The company continues hiring, with over 3,200 open…
JetBlue Looks for New Airline Partnerships After Blocked Deals
JetBlue is seeking new airline partnerships after its deals with Spirit and American Airlines were blocked. The airline is focusing…
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Ends DEI Programs and Shifts Focus to Science
CZI is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and social advocacy. The organization will now prioritize scientific research, artificial…
Apple Introduces iPhone 16e With Lower Price and AI Features
Apple launched the iPhone 16e with a starting price of $599. The new model features Apple’s A18 chip and Apple…
