Accounting
I’ve been working like this for several years now, using the major conversational AI assistants – Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude – which have gradually become part of almost everything I do, from writing to audio transcription, translation, image generation, video editing, or that much less glamorous but equally necessary task of opening an Excel spreadsheet…
I’ve been working like this for several years now, using the major conversational AI assistants – Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude – which have gradually become part of almost everything I do, from writing to audio transcription, translation, image generation, video editing, or that much less glamorous but equally necessary task of opening an Excel spreadsheet…
The startup was initially built around the idea of customizing electric vans like Ford’s E-Transit and General Motors’ BrightDrop for the “van life” set, using a modular, “Lego-like” system. Sensing a bigger opportunity, Grounded then started customizing those vans for small businesses. But then GM discontinued BrightDrop last year, Ford axed plans for a next-generation…
The startup was initially built around the idea of customizing electric vans like Ford’s E-Transit and General Motors’ BrightDrop for the “van life” set, using a modular, “Lego-like” system. Sensing a bigger opportunity, Grounded then started customizing those vans for small businesses. But then GM discontinued BrightDrop last year, Ford axed plans for a next-generation…
Startups
Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 has raised a $250 million Series E at a $2 billion valuation, more than tripling its valuation in 14 months. The San Francisco-based firm drew backing from returning investors NightDragon and NEA. The funding arrives as two major AI research labsdisclosed last week tha…
eCommerce
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi-born womenswear label JAY3LLE announces the launch of its global e-commerce platform, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s international expansion and introducing its distinctive vision of resort and golf-inspired fashion to a worldwide audience. Positione…
Ecommerce has permanently changed how specialty coffee is bought and sold. B2B buyers now expect freshness, quality, and transparent supply chains. Independent roasters can scale without sacrificing quality or values. Curated platforms like RoasterCup reduce procurement friction for buyers and selle…
CRM
Night View Capital, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter highlights that AI is a transformative force, comparable to electricity due to its industry-wide impact. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Although fears about the software sect…
Kentucky Retirement Systems lessened its position in shares of Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM – Free Report) by 21.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 45,802 shares of the CRM provider's sto…
AI Tools
Read MoreFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Hermes is an AI desktop app with plenty of cool features. You can easily select models and check agent progress. Hermes learns as it goes and allows you to schedule queries. AI isn't everyone's favorite topi…
When the AI bubble bursts, what will Australia do with the tools it built? One man thinks he has the answer Journalist and author Cory Doctorow is coming to Australia to spread his message – humans will take their jobs back Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ne…
NurPhoto via Getty Images Anthropic has suspended its powerful new AI model after US authorities raised security concerns just days following its public release. In a statement published on its website, Anthropic said it was ordered to suspend foreign nationals from using Claude Fable 5, a program t…