Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1B valuation with KKR backing
Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR’s growth equity arm.
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Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links
The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.
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Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers
Flipper Devices said that the new gadget is in development and the base model will cost under $350.
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With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in
Recycling startups are using AI to improve the recovery of critical minerals like aluminum, aiming to build a massive source of the metal.
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Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis
Wayve’s self-driving tech will show up in Stellantis vehicles in 2028.
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Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it
One of the most promising introductions at Google’s I/O developer conference on Tuesday was a new way for consumers to use the web: AI agents. Unfortunately, it was also the most confusing.
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AI | Apps | Biotech & Health | Fundraising
The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy
The Path says its AI model has scored 95 on the mental health safety AI benchmark, Vera-MH. This compares to a top score of 65 for the consumer bots.
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Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive ‘universal’ AI interface
Hark expects to release its first multimodal models this summer, which it says will power a personal AI platform that works with existing products and services. The company expects to follow that with hardware devices built specifically for those systems.
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Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement
Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform.
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Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement
Spotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fan
