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Rumor: Apple May Launch A 4.7-Inch iPhone In 2020

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 18, 2019

There are rumors that Apple is planning to revisit the idea of launching a lower-priced 4.7-inch iPhone in the year 2020, which would have specifications similar to the iPhone 8.

Fortnite 8.40 Update: Features Include New Weapons And Planes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 18, 2019

Epic Games has released the Fortnite 8.40 update. Here is an overview of the new Fortnite 8.40 features.

Microsoft Surface Hub 2S Features: What You Need To Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 17, 2019

Microsoft has announced the new 50-inch Surface Hub 2S touchscreen TV device. These are the Surface Hub 2S features that you should know about.

Confirmed: Facebook Is Working On A Digital Assistant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 17, 2019

Facebook has confirmed that it is working on a new digital assistant with voice and AI technologies that may work in Portal, Oculus, and future products.

Toronto-Based Buckzy Payments Secures $1.75 Million

By Annie Baker ● Apr 17, 2019

Buckzy Payments, a Toronto-based fintech company, has raised $1.75 million in seed funding.

Triplebyte Raises $35 Million To Connect Engineers With Jobs

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 17, 2019

San Francisco-based Triplebyte, a company that connects engineers with jobs, announced it raised $35 million.

Digital Health Company Diet ID Acquires Foodstand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2019

Digital health company Diet ID has acquired Foodstand -- which is the company behind a popular nutrition challenge app.

Human Perception AI Company Affectiva Raises $26 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2019

Boston-based human perception artificial intelligence (AI) and MIT Media Lab spin-off company Affectiva raises $26 million in funding.

London-Based Consumer Growth Platform Attest Secures $16 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 15, 2019

London-based consumer growth platform company Attest raised $16 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth.

Ann Arbor-Based Robotics Company HistoSonics Raises $54 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2019

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based non-invasive robotics platform company HistoSonics announced it has raised $54 million in Series C funding led by Varian Medical Systems.

Strive Health: How This Denver-Based Company Is Transforming Kidney Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2019

Denver-based Strive Health recently announced that healthcare venture firm Ascension Ventures completed an undisclosed investment in the company.

Tour And Activity Company Klook Raises $225 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2019

Hong Kong-based tour and activity company Klook has raised $225 million in funding led by SoftBank's Vision Fund.

Singapore-Based Social Network For Women Clozette Secures $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 15, 2019

Clozette, a Singapore-based social network for women, announced it has raised $10 million in Series C funding led by Cool Japan Fund.

Mobile Shopping Party Company Dote Raises $12 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2019

Mobile shopping startup company Dote has raised $12 million in funding and launched a new Shopping Party feature.

How Embroker Makes It Easier To Insure Businesses

By Noah Long ● Apr 15, 2019

San Francisco-based digital insurance brokerage company Embroker has raised $28 million in Series B funding led by Tola Capital.

Beauty Booking Company Shedul Raises $20 Million At $105 Million Valuation

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 15, 2019

London-based beauty booking platform Shedul has raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Partech at a $105 million valuation.

Chapel Hill-Based AskBio Raises $225 Million From TPG Capital and Vida Ventures

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 15, 2019

Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based biotech company AskBio announced it has raised $235 million in funding.

Fauna Bio Secures $4.1 Million To Help Treat Human Diseases

By Annie Baker ● Apr 14, 2019

Berkeley, California-based biotech company Fauna Bio has secured $4.1 million in seed funding led by True Ventures.

Vancouver-Based FINCAD Raises $12 Million

By Noah Long ● Apr 14, 2019

Vancouver, British Columbia-based enterprise solutions provider FINCAD has raised $12 million in funding.

How Medical Deep Learning Company Enlitic Is Advancing AI Solutions For Radiologists

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 14, 2019

San Francisco-based medical deep learning company Enlitic has raised $15 million in Series B to streamline medical imaging workflows for radiologists.

Australia-Based CareMonkey Secures Funding To Grow Its School Workflow Automation Platform

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 14, 2019

Australia-based school workflow automation company CareMonkey announced it raised $2.2 million AUD in seed funding. Here are the details.

Insurance Tech Company Lemonade Raises $300 Million

By Annie Baker ● Apr 13, 2019

Insurance technology company Lemonade announced it raised $300 million in Series D funding led by SoftBank.

Walmart Buys The Advertising Technology Behind Polymorph Labs

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 13, 2019

Walmart has announced it has acquired the advertising technology behind Polymorph Labs.

Data Stream Network PubNub Raises $23 Million

By Annie Baker ● Apr 13, 2019

PubNub, a San Francisco-based data stream network (DSN) company, announced it raised $23 million in Series D funding.

Vista Global Acquires JetSmarter

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 13, 2019

Private equity firm Vista Global announced it has acquired JetSmarter -- an on-demand private aviation company.

Lucasfilm Releases Star Wars: Episode IX ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Trailer

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 13, 2019

Lucasfilm has unveiled a trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker -- which will be released in theaters on December 20, 2019.

Password Manager Company Dashlane Raises $30 Million, Adds Seth Farbman To The Board

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 13, 2019

New York-based password manager and identity management service Dashlane has raised $30 million.

Red Ventures Buys HigherEducation.com

By Noah Long ● Apr 13, 2019

Red Ventures, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based digital company, announced it has acquired HigherEducation.com for an undisclosed amount.

Peggy Alford Nominated For Facebook’s Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2019

PayPal Senior Vice President of Core Markets Peggy Marie Alford has been nominated for Facebook's board of directors.

Public Cloud-Based WAN Service Teridion Raises $9 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 13, 2019

Public cloud-based WAN service company Teridion has raised $9 million in funding led by Jerusalem Venture Partners.

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Rumor: Apple May Launch A 4.7-Inch iPhone In 2020

Fortnite 8.40 Update: Features Include New Weapons And Planes

Microsoft Surface Hub 2S Features: What You Need To Know

Confirmed: Facebook Is Working On A Digital Assistant

Toronto-Based Buckzy Payments Secures $1.75 Million

Triplebyte Raises $35 Million To Connect Engineers With Jobs

Digital Health Company Diet ID Acquires Foodstand

Human Perception AI Company Affectiva Raises $26 Million

London-Based Consumer Growth Platform Attest Secures $16 Million

Ann Arbor-Based Robotics Company HistoSonics Raises $54 Million

Strive Health: How This Denver-Based Company Is Transforming Kidney Care

Tour And Activity Company Klook Raises $225 Million

Singapore-Based Social Network For Women Clozette Secures $10 Million

Mobile Shopping Party Company Dote Raises $12 Million

How Embroker Makes It Easier To Insure Businesses

Beauty Booking Company Shedul Raises $20 Million At $105 Million Valuation

Chapel Hill-Based AskBio Raises $225 Million From TPG Capital and Vida Ventures

Fauna Bio Secures $4.1 Million To Help Treat Human Diseases

Vancouver-Based FINCAD Raises $12 Million

How Medical Deep Learning Company Enlitic Is Advancing AI Solutions For Radiologists

Australia-Based CareMonkey Secures Funding To Grow Its School Workflow Automation Platform

Insurance Tech Company Lemonade Raises $300 Million

Walmart Buys The Advertising Technology Behind Polymorph Labs

Data Stream Network PubNub Raises $23 Million

Vista Global Acquires JetSmarter

Lucasfilm Releases Star Wars: Episode IX ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Trailer

Password Manager Company Dashlane Raises $30 Million, Adds Seth Farbman To The Board

Red Ventures Buys HigherEducation.com

Peggy Alford Nominated For Facebook’s Board Of Directors

Public Cloud-Based WAN Service Teridion Raises $9 Million