Picture a sky filled with dozens of integrated drones, moving as one cohesive system-- this is UAV swarm technology, and it's changing whatever from search and rescue operations to accuracy agriculture. By integrating advanced algorithms, mesh networking, and distributed intelligence, drone swarms represent the next frontier in self-governing a.

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Levelpath, a procurement software startup founded by the duo behind Scout RFP, has raised $55 million in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures as the company looks to quadruple its revenue this year.

The funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including Benchmark, which led Levelpath’s $14.5 million seed round, and R...

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Meta, TikTok can&t toss wrongful death suit from mom of &subway surfing& teenMeta, TikTok can’t toss wrongful death suit from mom of “subway surfing” teen

Section 230 has so far failed to shield Meta and TikTok owner ByteDance from a lawsuit raised by a mother who alleged that her son's wrongful death followed a flood of "subway surfing" videos platforms intentionally targeted to teens in New York. ....

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US Air Force Reaper Drones to Test New Anti-Hacking Software

The computer code that runs the MQ-9 Reaper will be overhauled in the next two years to test revolutionary new tools that would make its software ‘much, much harder to hack.’

A strong, lethal military demands cutting-edge and resilient software to power every weapon and support system our U.S. warfighters depend on. However, the Department of...

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Startup life is tough — funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s exactly why A Technology NewsRoom All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those who’ve been through it and built something lasting.

If there’s one session you w...

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Supreme Court to decide whether ISPs must disconnect users accused of piracySupreme Court to decide whether ISPs must disconnect users accused of piracy

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could determine whether Internet service providers must terminate users who are accused of copyright infringement. ....

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Commercial drone pilots in the US now have one less regulatory headache to worry about. AVSS’s parachute recovery system, the PRS-M4S, has officially been approved by the FAA for Category 2 “flight over people” operations when used with the DJI Matrice 4 Enterprise and Matrice 4 Thermal drones.

This milestone means operators no longer need to apply...

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Tailor, a San Francisco- and Tokyo-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. Investors include ANRI, JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC VGI), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Spiral Capital, and Y Combinator.

ERP systems typically come with a single interface that includes all the...

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Trump&s tariff threat pushes Canada to scrap digital services taxTrump’s tariff threat pushes Canada to scrap digital services tax

In a sudden reversal, Canada has caved and will remove its digital services tax after trade talks with the US suddenly fell apart this weekend. ....

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Drone

Shell has renewed its global agreement with drone technology company Cyberhawk, extending a multi-million dollar partnership that fuels digital transformation across its energy projects worldwide.

The deal centers around iHawk, Cyberhawk’s cloud-based visual data management platform, which has become a key piece of Shell’s digital infrastructure. In...

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The travel industry has actually gathered comprehensive information throughout the years about journeys and transport, and founders are utilizing it to create every conceivable sort of AI travel start-up. EverywordofthissentenceisalinktoanewAItraveltool. Now startups and incumbent travel tech business remain in a race to construct one thorough tool that might prepare and ...

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NIH budget cuts affect research funding beyond US bordersNIH budget cuts affect research funding beyond US borders

The US groups, which specialize in drug chemistry, develop lead compounds for potential drugs. ....

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DJI has officially launched its most advanced civilian transport drone yet: the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100). Released exclusively in China for now, this heavy-lifting workhorse is built to handle extreme conditions, carry massive payloads, and operate intelligently in mission-critical scenarios ranging from emergency rescue to power line construction.

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A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27-- 29, and if you're developing with big financing goals in mind, the session on preparing for your later-stage raise requires to be on your radar. Join three powerhouse voices in endeavor and AI-driven innovation as they share what it truly takes to close major rounds-- lo ...

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The second launch of New Glenn will aim for MarsThe second launch of New Glenn will aim for Mars

Notably, the company plans to launch each new rocket as soon as it is ready to fly to gather data about the vehicle's performance, attempt to catch and reuse first stages, and move closer to a rapid launch cadence. ....

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Joby flights

International eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has hit a key milestone overseas, as it moves closer to commercial air taxi operations. This morning, the company shared news that it has begun eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates with a pilot onboard, a key step in the necessary certification process. Peep the flight footage from Joby below.

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Join Tiffany Luck, partner from NEA, at A Technology NewsRoom All Stage as she reveals the art of pitching to venture capitalists. Luck will share expert ideas on what VCs really worth, empowering you to tell your story with clearness and effect without falling victim to typical risks that hinder pitches. The goal of this session: Deliver actionable ...

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Android 16 review: Post-hypeAndroid 16 review: Post-hype

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Unitree becomes a legged robot unicorn with Series C funding

The Unitree G1 humanoid at last month&s Robotics Summit - Expo. Source: WTWH Media

Advances in robotic locomotion have led to increased interest in quadrupeds and humanoids. YuShu Technology Co., which does business as Unitree Robotics, last week reportedly raised an unspecified amount of Series C funding, bringing its valuation to about...

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AI-powered accounting startup Campfire announced Monday that it has raised a $35 million Series A led by Accel, with participation from Foundation Capital, Y Combinator, Capital 49, and angel investors including Mercury’s CFO Dan Kang.

“Within nine months of formation, we had customers [with] north of 100 employees ripping out NetSuite and putting i...

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A police helicopter reported a near miss with a drone that was in fact an US jet fighter, a report stated. The helicopter had been sent out to the area around RAF Lakenheath, in Suffolk, last November following reports of unmanned aerial lorries in the area.The UK Airprox Board, which examines near misses, concluded the pilot had misidentified red ...

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A robot hand holding an apple.

Tacta Systems said its technology enables robots to perform delicate, variable, human-like tasks with flexibility, efficiency, and autonomy. | Source: Adobe Stock

Tacta Systems Inc., which is developing dexterous intelligence to give robots tactile skills and spatial awareness, last week raised $75 million. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based startup said...

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AI marks the most significant revolution in startup development since the advent of cloud computing. This isn’t just an incremental change; AI is fundamentally reshaping every facet of company building, from the initial spark of idea validation and the intricate process of product development to the critical areas of team structuring and g...

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ZeroAvia Gets UK Government Grant for Development and Flight Test of Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System

– ZeroAvia has announced the UK Government has awarded the company and consortium partners a grant towards a £10.8m project to develop a novel liquid hydrogen management system.

The project, co-funded through the ATI Programme, will culminate in integration of the lightweight fuel system into a Dornier 228 before a series of flight tests.

The...

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AppsForBharat, the Indian startup behind the Hindu devotional app Sri Mandir, has raised $20 million in a new round — just over nine months after securing $18 million — as the app continues to attract not only devotees but also strong investor interest.

Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital led the Series C round with participation from existing...

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Raising in 2025 doesn’t look anything like it did in 2021 — and that’s exactly the point.

At A Technology NewsRoom All Stage on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, Kristen Craft, head of Business Development at Fidelity Private Shares, will lead a roundtable session titled “It’s Not 2021 Anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC Landscape,” happening on...

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Shield AI and Amazon Web Services Collaborate to Deliver Mission Autonomy at Fleet Scale

The rapid growth of autonomous systems in defense and other sectors is creating new challenges in software deployment and management. Market analysis highlights this trend, with the global military drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market projected to expand at an estimated compound annual growth rate of 11.2 percent through 2033.

This...

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On Monday, Clio, a 17-year-old Canadian law firm management software company, announced that it has agreed to acquire vLex, a 26-year-old legal data intelligence platform, in a $1 billion cash-and-stock deal.

The announcement comes about a year after Clio’s massive $900 million funding round, which nearly doubled the Vancouver, British C...

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Ars reflects on Apollo 13 turning 30

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