Innovation Archives

Why Palo Alto Networks Is Buying RedLock For $173 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 5, 2018

Palo Alto Networks recently announced that it is going to acquire RedLock for $173 million. Here is why.

Delta Is Working On Free In-Flight Wi-Fi For All Passengers

By Annie Baker ● Oct 4, 2018

Delta Air Lines is in the process of providing free in-flight Wi-Fi to all of its passengers. This was announced by CEO Ed Bastian at a Skift conference.

Y Combinator Graduate Cover Raises $16 Million In Series B Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 4, 2018

Cover (YC W16), a mobile-first insurance company, has announced that it has raised $16 million in Series B funding led by Tribe Capital.

Coinbase Is Reportedly Planning To Raise $500 Million At An $8 Billion Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Oct 4, 2018

Rumor has it that Coinbase is looking to raise $500 million in a round of funding at an $8 billion valuation.

Google Buys Customer Service Automation Platform Company Onward

By Noah Long ● Oct 4, 2018

Onward, a customer service automation platform, has announced that it has been acquired by Google.

Failure-As-A-Service Company Gremlin Raises $18 Million In Series B

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 2, 2018

Gremlin is known as being the world’s first Failure-as-a-Service platform company and it has raised $18 million in Series B funding.

Blockchain Gaming Console Company Blok.Party Raises $10 Million

By Annie Baker ● Oct 2, 2018

San Francisco-based Blok.Party — which is known creating the first blockchain video game console known as the PlayTable — has raised $10 million.

Portable Ultrasound Company Butterfly Network Raises $250 Million

By Noah Long ● Oct 2, 2018

Butterfly Network is a company that has developed a low-cost portable ultrasound device called the Butterfly iQ, which has raised $250 million.

Seattle Police Launch An Online Anti-Swatting Registry

By Shan Sadiq ● Oct 2, 2018

To help alleviate swatting concerns in the city, the Seattle Police Department has launched an online anti-swatting registry.

How An Impulsive Tweet Cost Elon Musk His Job As Chairman Of Tesla And $40 Million Dollars In Cash

By Shan Sadiq ● Oct 1, 2018

Elon Musk's impulsive tweet last month about having secured funding to take Tesla private cost him his job as chairman of Tesla and $40 million dollars in fines.

Boston-Based Analytics Company Edge Intelligence Raises $3 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 26, 2018

Edge Intelligence, a company that developed the first geographically distributed analytics platform for hybrid clouds and edge computing, raised $3 million.

Sensor Cloud Company MODE Raises $3 Million In Series A

By Noah Long ● Sep 26, 2018

MODE is a sensor cloud company that has raised $3 million in Series A funding led by True Ventures. And Om Malik is joining the board.

Singapore-Based Digital Health Company Holmusk Raises $9.75 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 26, 2018

Holmusk, a Singapore-based digital health company that has raised $9.75 million in funding. The company uses data science to improve outcomes for patients.

Audi Select: New Subscription Service Offers Two Vehicle Swaps Per Month

By Noah Long ● Sep 22, 2018

Audi has announced a new subscription service called Audi Select, which allows customers to swap two vehicles per month starting in Dallas/Fort Worth.

WHILL: How This Tokyo-Based Company Is The Future Of Power Wheelchairs

By Noah Long ● Sep 21, 2018

WHILL, a personal electric vehicle startup company, has raised $45 million in Series C funding to grow its power wheelchair business.

Amazon Echo Link And Link Amp: Stereo Amplifiers With Audio Inputs And Outputs

By Noah Long ● Sep 21, 2018

At the Amazon Devices event, the company announced the $199.99 Echo Link and $299.99 Echo Link Amp, which are stereo amplifiers with audio inputs and outputs.

Amazon Echo Sub: An Alexa-Enabled Premium Audio Speaker

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 21, 2018

Amazon has announced the Echo Sub, which is an Alexa-enabled premium audio speaker.

Amazon Echo Input Enables Consumers To Integrate Alexa Into Their Speakers

By Noah Long ● Sep 21, 2018

The Amazon Echo Input allows you to integrate Alexa into speakers that you may already own. The Echo Input retails for $34.99.

Amazon Introduces Alexa-Compatible AmazonBasics Microwave

By Annie Baker ● Sep 21, 2018

Amazon has announced the new AmazonBasics Microwave. The AmazonBasics Microwave allows you to warm up your food or beverage with your voice.

Amazon Smart Plug: This $25 Device Allows You To Control Appliances Using Alexa

By Annie Baker ● Sep 20, 2018

The Amazon Smart Plug is a $25 device that enables users to control appliances using Alexa. And you will be able to control the appliances remotely.

Amazon Echo Clock Helps You See Alexa Timers On Your Wall

By Noah Long ● Sep 20, 2018

Amazon has announced a new Alexa-enabled smart clock called the Echo Wall Clock.

Amazon Echo Auto Allows You To Take Alexa On The Road

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 20, 2018

At the Amazon Devices event, the company announced the Echo Auto -- which allows consumers to take Alexa on the road.

Amazon Reveals New Echo Show, Echo Dot, And Echo Plus Devices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2018

At the Amazon Devices event, the company announced new Echo Show, Echo Dot, and Echo Plus devices.

Holographic Augmented Reality Company WayRay Raises $80 Million To Launch Car Displays

By Noah Long ● Sep 20, 2018

WayRay, a company that has developed augmented reality car displays, has raised $80 million in Series C funding led by Porsche.

Indigo Raises $250 Million To Build On Its Plant Microbiome Technology And Marketplace

By Annie Baker ● Sep 20, 2018

Indigo, a company that has built a marketplace platform and also offers natural microbiology services for farmers, has raised $250 million in Series E.

Boston-Based Software Testing Platform Company Mabl Raises $20 Million In Series B

By Noah Long ● Sep 20, 2018

Mabl, a Boston-based software testing platform that uses machine learning, has raised $20 million in Series B funding.

BMW Has Built A Self-Driving Motorcycle

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 20, 2018

BMW Motorrad, the motorcycle arm of the automaker, has developed a self-driving version of the R1200GS, which is able to accelerate, lean, and brake.

Detroit-Based StockX Is Now Hitting $2 Million In Daily Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2018

StockX -- which is known as the 'stock market for things' -- has raised $44 million in funding and is hitting $2 million in daily sales.

LA-Based Telehealth Company SnapMD Raises $7.1 Million To Grow Its Platform

By Noah Long ● Sep 19, 2018

SnapMD is a Los Angeles-based company that has raised $7.1 million in funding to grow its Virtual Care Management (VCM) telehealth software platform.

Sony To Launch PlayStation Classic On December 3rd With 20 Games Preloaded

By Annie Baker ● Sep 19, 2018

Sony has announced that the PlayStation Classic will be available on December 3rd, but you can pre-order one now. And it is 45% smaller than the original.