Thursday, January 8, 2026

Startups

Deduction unveils the first AI tax accountant and secures $2.8M in pre-seed funding

Deduction today announced the launch of “Taylor, CPAI,” the first AI tax accountant built for U.S. consumers. Combining the intelligence of an autonomous AI...

Can insurtech scale empathy? Keeping the human touch in insurance

The insurance industry has a credibility problem. Only 37% of Americans believe that their insurer will help them when problems arise. This distrust is...

Manufacturing AI startup raises $5.2 million to power new autonomous production era 

As manufacturers across the Americas seek to modernize their operations, artificial intelligence (AI) is embedding itself into the core of production systems. In this,...

Credibl names Viral Thakker as Co-Founder to drive enterprise ESG adoption through AI

Tech startup Credibl announced today that Viral Thakker is being named Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it expands...

Prezent named among Inc.’s Power Partners 2025, empowering founders through AI-powered storytelling

For many founders, success doesn’t just come from having the right idea — it comes from communicating it well. That’s the premise behind Prezent, the...

SXSW Pitch 2026 calls on the world’s most innovative startups to present their disruptive ideas

South by Southwest (SXSW) has unveiled the first wave of programming for its 40th edition, scheduled for March 12-18, 2026. The festival, a cornerstone...

Onside.io and Playgama Partner to Bring 300 Million Web Gamers to iOS Through EU-Compliant Alternative App Store

As mobile gaming continues to grow, developers and publishers face a persistent challenge: how to reach iOS users in Europe without being slowed down...

The Future of Sustainable Travel Hits the Spotlight in Dubai this October 

The tourism industry in 2025 is booming. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, global travel spending is set to soar past $11...