Meter launches a no‑code web‑scraping and change‑detection platform that lets users describe data extraction in plain English. The service runs scrapes every 15 minutes, bypasses major anti‑bot defenses, and rotates residential and datacenter proxies. Detected content changes trigger webhooks, delivering structured feeds while ignoring ads and layout noise. Pricing includes a free tier, a $29‑monthly Pro plan, and custom enterprise options.
more-compute is an open‑source, locally‑run Python notebook environment that mimics Jupyter, Marimo, and Google Colab. It stores notebooks as .py files with # %% cell markers and includes a built‑in converter to and from the traditional .ipynb format. Installation is supported...
Converge, a YC S23 startup, is hiring senior product engineers in New York to bolster its vertically integrated marketing data platform. Backed by $5.7 million in funding, the company already exceeds $1 M ARR with over 180 customers while operating a six‑person core...
Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot, the centerpiece of its AI‑first strategy, is encountering significant hurdles. Users and former staff cite confusing branding and poor interoperability with other Microsoft tools. Adoption among enterprise customers remains modest and is slipping relative to rivals like...
Mistral AI today launched Voxtral Transcribe 2, a pair of next‑generation speech‑to‑text models: Voxtral Mini Transcribe V2 for batch processing and Voxtral Realtime for live transcription. The realtime model delivers sub‑200 ms latency with a 4 B‑parameter footprint and is released as open‑weights under...
Over the past year Deno Deploy customers have increasingly generated code with large language models that runs instantly, exposing API keys and network access. Deno now offers Sandbox, lightweight Linux microVMs that isolate untrusted code, enforce network‑egress policies, and keep...
Modelence, a Y Combinator S25 startup, released an open‑source full‑stack framework built on TypeScript and MongoDB to streamline AI‑driven app development. The platform bundles authentication, database, cron jobs and observability, letting both AI agents and human developers focus on product logic....
SpaceX announced it has acquired xAI, aiming to combine AI capabilities with its rockets and satellite network to create a vertically‑integrated innovation engine. The acquisition will enable space‑based data centers and accelerate humanity’s multi‑planetary future.
The Sovereign Tech Fund announced a €377,300 investment in the Scala programming language to bolster its security, maintenance, and developer experience over a two‑year period. Coordinated by the Scala Center, the funding will support a security audit, enhancements to the...
EquipmentShare, the construction equipment rental and management platform founded in 2015, announced its initial public offering on January 23, 2026, marking its transition from a YC‑backed startup to a publicly traded company. The IPO underscores the firm’s growth and its...
Capital One Financial announced it will acquire fintech company Brex in a cash‑and‑stock transaction valued at $5.15 billion. The deal, expected to close in mid‑2026, will give Capital One greater exposure to corporate cards and expense‑management software. Brex CEO Pedro Franceschi...
American IT services firm Kyndryl announced its pending acquisition of Dutch cloud and infrastructure provider Solvinity, which hosts the DigiD digital identification platform. Dutch parliamentarians warned the deal could give the U.S. government access to Dutch citizens' data and urged...
Swedish connectivity firm Instabridge announced it has acquired the popular Android launcher Nova Launcher. The acquisition aims to keep Nova stable, maintain its customization features, and explore sustainable monetization options while preserving its identity.
YC-backed test-prep startup RevisionDojo has acquired free SAT-prep platform OnePrep, expanding its product suite. The deal follows allegations of astroturfing and unethical marketing practices by RevisionDojo. Deal value was not disclosed.
Nvidia has purchased a $5 billion minority stake in Intel, acquiring about 214.7 million shares at $23.28 per share, as disclosed in a filing on Dec 29, 2025. The deal, first announced in September, provides a financial lifeline for Intel and was cleared by...

GOG announced that co‑founder Michał Kiciński, also co‑founder of CD PROJEKT, has acquired the platform from CD PROJEKT. The deal aims to keep GOG independent and focused on DRM‑free, long‑term game preservation while allowing CD PROJEKT to concentrate on its core RPG development....

Nvidia announced it will acquire Groq, a high‑performance AI accelerator chip designer, for approximately $20 billion in cash. The deal, Nvidia's largest ever, brings Groq's technology and team under the chipmaker as it expands its AI portfolio. The acquisition excludes Groq's...