Singapore has made significant strides in becoming a global biotech hub, with a growing startup ecosystem and a focus on research and development. The country has invested heavily in the life sciences sector, with billions of dollars poured into the industry over the past two decades. This has led to the emergence of several biotech…
Kombucha, a fermented tea drink, is experiencing a surge in popularity as consumers seek gut-friendly beverages. To address the challenges of home brewing, a San Francisco-based startup, Kombu, has introduced The Fermenstation, an at-home kombucha brewer that streamlines the process and provides consistent results. The device is now available for preorder and is set to…
India’s biotech sector is experiencing rapid growth, with the country’s bio-economy expanding from $10 billion in 2015 to $130 billion in 2024. The sector is expected to continue its growth, reaching $300 billion by 2030. Top biotech companies in India, such as Bugworks Research, Biocon, and Eyestem, are making significant contributions to the sector, developing…
Cohere, a prominent AI startup, has been working with Palantir to deploy its AI models to enterprise customers. This partnership has been quietly gaining traction, with Palantir customers already using Cohere’s models for various tasks, including inference in Arabic. The collaboration highlights the growing demand for AI solutions in the enterprise sector and the increasing…
TechCrunch has compiled a list of the 51 most disruptive startups of 2024, showcasing innovative companies that are revolutionizing various industries and changing the world. From AI-powered medical scribes to autonomous driving software, these startups are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and transforming the way we live and work. In the next 6…
General Motors has announced a significant shift in its autonomous driving strategy, ending its funding for Cruise, a self-driving car startup it acquired in 2016. The move will see Cruise absorbed into GM, with its technology being combined with the automaker’s own efforts to develop driver assistance features and fully autonomous personal vehicles. The decision…
The tech industry has been hit with a wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 130,000 job cuts across 457 companies. Major players like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all conducted significant layoffs, while smaller startups have also been impacted. The layoffs are a result of a combination of factors, including economic uncertainty, increased…
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have made a significant breakthrough in X-ray imaging by developing a new detector using cascaded single-crystal devices. This innovation has the potential to reduce radiation exposure while maintaining excellent image quality, paving the way for improved clinical X-ray imaging and various applications that require…
Anthropic, a leading AI startup, has secured an additional $4 billion from Amazon, solidifying their partnership and cementing Amazon’s position as a minority investor. The deal requires Anthropic to train its flagship generative AI models primarily on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division. This strategic move is expected to accelerate the development of…
The biopharma industry is in need of talented minds to take promising pipelines to the clinic and beyond. Venture capitalists have nominated prominent founders and entrepreneurs in the biotech industry who are committed to bringing potentially life-changing treatments to market. These entrepreneurs have proven their expertise in hitting milestones, be it in the lab or…
