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Lambda School: This Computer Science Academy Invests In Students Instead Of The Other Way Around

By Noah Long ● Oct 11, 2018

San Francisco-based computer science academy Lambda School has raised $14 million in Series A funding led by GV. Stripe also participated in this round.

Loadsmart: AI Freight Booking Company Raises $21.6 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 11, 2018

Loadsmart is an AI freight booking company that has raised $21.6 million in Series A funding led by Maersk Growth.

Dyson’s Airwrap Styler Curls Hair Using A Vacuum Effect Without Causing Heat Damage

By Annie Baker ● Oct 11, 2018

Dyson has spent six years researching and $31 million to create the Airwrap, which is a styler that curls hair using a vacuum effect without extreme heat.

France-Based Cybersecurity Company Acorus Networks Raises Funding To Fight DDoS Attacks

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 11, 2018

France-based Acorus Networks has announced it has raised 5 million euros in funding to help organizations prevent DDoS attacks.

NVIDIA Unveils RAPIDS, A GPU Acceleration Platform For Data Science And Machine Learning

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2018

NVIDIA has announced a new open-source GPU acceleration platform for large-scale data analytics called RAPIDS with several partners on-board.

Brazil-Based Fintech Company Nubank Hits $4 Billion Valuation Following Tencent’s $180 Million Investment

By Annie Baker ● Oct 11, 2018

Nubank is expected to be able to serve tens of millions of customers in Brazil soon with either a checking account, a savings account, or a credit account.

Epic Acquires Anti-Cheating Company Kamu

By Noah Long ● Oct 10, 2018

Fortnite creator Epic Games has acquired anti-cheating company Kamu in order to prevent hackers from exploiting their games.

AI Company Machinify Raises $10 Million To Help Turn ‘Data-To-Cash’

By Annie Baker ● Oct 10, 2018

Machinify -- an artificial intelligence company that turns 'data-to-cash' -- has raised $10 million in Series A funding.

Helsinki-Based Varjo Raises $31 Million In Series B To Build On Its Human-Eye Resolution Products

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 10, 2018

Varjo -- a Helsinki-based VR / XR company has raised $31 million in Series B funding led by Atomico -- to bring its product to market.

LinkedIn Reportedly Paid More Than $400 Million For Glint

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 10, 2018

LinkedIn has acquired human resources software company in a deal reportedly valued more than $400 million.

Google Pixel Slate Features: What You Need To Know

By Annie Baker ● Oct 10, 2018

Google has recently unveiled the Google Pixel Slate. Here is a breakdown of some of the Google Pixel Slate features.

ZipRecruiter: How AI Is Used To Help Companies Recruit Candidates

By Noah Long ● Oct 10, 2018

ZipRecruiter - a company that uses AI to help recruiters find candidates - has raised $156 million in Series B funding recently.

SpinCar: How This Startup Brings 360° Car Showroom Tours To The Masses

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 10, 2018

SpinCar - a digital auto merchandising software company - recently raised $22 million in funding led by Wavecrest Growth Partners.

Google Chromecast (3rd Generation) Features: What You Need To Know

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 10, 2018

Google recently announced the Google Chromecast (referred to as Google Chromecast 3). Here is a breakdown of some of the Google Chromecast 3 features.

Hopper: This App Uses AI To Help Travelers Find The Best Deals

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 10, 2018

Montreal, Canada-based Hopper - a company that uses AI to help travelers find the best deals - has raised $100 million in Series D.

Google Home Hub Features: What You Need To Know

By Noah Long ● Oct 10, 2018

Google recently announced the Google Home Hub device. Here is a breakdown of some of the Google Home Hub features.

How Truebill Helps You Optimize Your Spending Habits

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 10, 2018

Truebill is a service that allows you to see your cash, credit, and investment balances so you can keep track of monthly spending goals.

Google Pixel Stand And Pixel USB-C Earbuds Features: What You Need To Know

By Annie Baker ● Oct 10, 2018

Google recently unveiled the Pixel Stand and Pixel USB-C Earbuds. Here is a breakdown of the features.

Salesforce Buys Interactive Email Company Rebel

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2018

Salesforce acquires interactive email company Rebel to have it integrated into its Marketing and Commerce Cloud division.

Brightwheel Finds A Way To Quickly Become The Gold Standard In The Early Education Industry

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2018

brightwheel is a software company tailored for child care providers, camps, and afterschool programs -- which has raised $21 million in Series B funding.

Google Pixel 3 Features: What You Need To Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 9, 2018

Google has announced the Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones. Here is a breakdown of the Pixel 3 features.

Meet Brex: The $1.1 Billion Dollar Company That Developed A Corporate Card For Startups

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2018

Brex -- a company known for developing a corporate card for startups -- has raised $125 million in funding at a reported $1.1 billion valuation.

Braze: How This Startup Grew Quickly Into A Marketing Automation Giant

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 9, 2018

This is how Braze -- a fast-growing startup that recently raised $80 million at an $850 million valuation -- quickly grew into a marketing automation giant.

How Rylo Plans To Redefine The Action Camera Experience

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 9, 2018

Rylo is a new and upcoming 360-degree action camera company, which recently raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Icon Ventures.

Facebook Announces Portal Video Chat Device

By Annie Baker ● Oct 8, 2018

Facebook has announced a new video hardware device called the Portal, which allows users to chat with each other through a camera and Messenger.

Talkdesk: How This Portugal-Based Startup Helps Contact Centers Manage Customers

By Noah Long ● Oct 8, 2018

Talkdesk is a contact center as a service company that helps brands manage their customers, which recently raised $100 million in funding.

GoodTime: How This Company Uses AI To Connect Candidates With Interviewers

By Annie Baker ● Oct 8, 2018

GoodTime is a company that uses AI and natural language processing to connect interview candidates with interviewers within an organization.

Honda Is Investing $2.75 Billion In GM’s Cruise Self-Driving Project

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 8, 2018

Honda is planning to invest $2.75 billion into GM's Cruise self-driving project as part of a long-term autonomous vehicle collaboration.

Pivot Bio Raises $70 Million To Strengthen The Launch Of Its Nitrogen-Producing Microbes

By Noah Long ● Oct 6, 2018

Pivot Bio has raised $70 million in Series B funding -- led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures -- to strengthen its launch of nitrogen-producing microbes.

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.

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Lambda School: This Computer Science Academy Invests In Students Instead Of The Other Way Around

Loadsmart: AI Freight Booking Company Raises $21.6 Million

Dyson’s Airwrap Styler Curls Hair Using A Vacuum Effect Without Causing Heat Damage

France-Based Cybersecurity Company Acorus Networks Raises Funding To Fight DDoS Attacks

NVIDIA Unveils RAPIDS, A GPU Acceleration Platform For Data Science And Machine Learning

Brazil-Based Fintech Company Nubank Hits $4 Billion Valuation Following Tencent’s $180 Million Investment

Epic Acquires Anti-Cheating Company Kamu

AI Company Machinify Raises $10 Million To Help Turn ‘Data-To-Cash’

Helsinki-Based Varjo Raises $31 Million In Series B To Build On Its Human-Eye Resolution Products

LinkedIn Reportedly Paid More Than $400 Million For Glint

Google Pixel Slate Features: What You Need To Know

ZipRecruiter: How AI Is Used To Help Companies Recruit Candidates

SpinCar: How This Startup Brings 360° Car Showroom Tours To The Masses

Google Chromecast (3rd Generation) Features: What You Need To Know

Hopper: This App Uses AI To Help Travelers Find The Best Deals

Google Home Hub Features: What You Need To Know

How Truebill Helps You Optimize Your Spending Habits

Google Pixel Stand And Pixel USB-C Earbuds Features: What You Need To Know

Salesforce Buys Interactive Email Company Rebel

Brightwheel Finds A Way To Quickly Become The Gold Standard In The Early Education Industry

Google Pixel 3 Features: What You Need To Know

Meet Brex: The $1.1 Billion Dollar Company That Developed A Corporate Card For Startups

Braze: How This Startup Grew Quickly Into A Marketing Automation Giant

How Rylo Plans To Redefine The Action Camera Experience

Facebook Announces Portal Video Chat Device

Talkdesk: How This Portugal-Based Startup Helps Contact Centers Manage Customers

GoodTime: How This Company Uses AI To Connect Candidates With Interviewers

Honda Is Investing $2.75 Billion In GM’s Cruise Self-Driving Project

Pivot Bio Raises $70 Million To Strengthen The Launch Of Its Nitrogen-Producing Microbes

Why Palo Alto Networks Is Buying RedLock For $173 Million