Cognition, an AI-powered software development tool startup, is reportedly negotiating a funding round that would value the company at $40 billion amid surging demand for autonomous coding agents.
TechCrunch
2026-08-12
Swedish AI startup Lovable, known for its vibe-based coding tools, confirmed a new $13.3 billion valuation after raising another $400 million in funding.
TechCrunch
2026-08-12
Thrive Holdings, supported by OpenAI, has secured $2 billion to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions across enterprise environments.
TechCrunch
2026-08-12
Google's Pixel 11 lineup features minimal hardware updates but significantly deeper integration of its Gemini AI model for enhanced on-device intelligence.
TechCrunch
2026-08-12
Northrop has developed an in-orbit robotic system capable of repairing and maintaining satellites, potentially extending their operational life by years.
TechCrunch
2026-08-12
CodeRabbit raised $143 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion as demand for AI-assisted software development tools grows.
Reuters
2026-08-12
A former Meta AI research director has secured $10.25 million from prominent investors to build a stealth startup focused on physical-world AI applications.
GeekWire
2026-08-11
A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, captivated skywatchers in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and other areas, providing rare opportunities for astronomical research.
Space.com
2026-08-12
Researchers unveiled a 5.6-trillion-pixel map containing nearly 4 billion cosmic objects, dramatically expanding our understanding of the universe's structure.
Space.com
2026-08-12
A unique Martian meteorite discovered in Algeria is helping fill a major gap in the Red Planet's geological history spanning nearly 2 billion years.
Space.com
2026-08-12
Cryptocurrency miner Riot Platforms has partnered with AI company Anthropic, signaling a broader shift among bitcoin miners toward AI infrastructure and data centers.
CNBC
2026-08-11
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund reported record profits and disclosed investments in SpaceX alongside major tech firms like Nvidia and Apple.
CNBC
2026-08-12