Startup Embodied is closing down, and its product, an $800 robot for kids ages 5 to 10, will soon be bricked. Embodied blamed its closure on a failed “critical funding round.” On its website, it explained: We had secured a lead investor who was prepared to close the round. However, at the last minute, they … Read more
An Indian AI startup that helps businesses build custom chatbots has leaked almost 350,000 sensitive files after the data was left unsecured on the web. Ahmedabad-headquartered WotNot left a massive collection of sensitive user information – including scans of passport and identity documents, medical records, resumes, travel itineraries and more – unsecured in a misconfigured … Read more
Raising capital is a pivotal challenge for startup companies seeking to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses. Whether you’re launching a tech startup, a retail venture, or a service-based company, securing the necessary funds is essential for growth, development, and long-term success. This process, often referred to as “raising money for a startup,” involves navigating … Read more
In 2013, there were 26 reported school shootings in the U.S. That figure rose to 82 a decade later. America has a school shooting problem, this much we can agree on. The cause of — and solution to — the issue, on the other hand, is where things start to fall apart. It has become … Read more
EasyDMARC, a B2B SaaS startup out of Armenia that aims to simplify email security and authentication, said it has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by New York-based Radian Capital. DMARC is a technical standard that is designed to protect the senders and recipients of email from spam, spoofing, and phishing. This “Domain-based … Read more