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US scrutiny follows lawsuit alleging Meta access to encrypted WhatsApp messages
Claims that Meta can read private WhatsApp communications have prompted official interest in Washington, despite firm denials from the company and scepticism from security experts over the technical feasibility of the allegation.
Shotling raises €700K pre-seed round
The Danish defence technology group closed a pre-seed financing round with €700K committed, above a €500K target.
BHP names ten-company cohort for largest Xplor intake
Global mix of junior explorers and tech firms selected for 2026 programme aimed at reshaping early-stage discovery
Polestar secures $400m from institutional investors
Sumitomo Mitsui-linked vehicle and Standard Chartered back EV maker with three-year exit option
Yalla partners with Saudi Esports Federation to back national gaming push
UAE-based platform to support Saudi eLeague and talent training under Vision 2030 plans
Canva unveils real estate tools linking live listings to print-ready templates
New workflows aim to streamline asset creation for property agents with MLS data and integrated print services
Disney shares set for positive start as parks performance catches eye
Results beat expectations, though investors have an eye on costs
Oracle shares rise as group targets up to $50bn for AI infrastructure
Cloud computing company seeks to meet surging demand from major clients including OpenAI, Meta and Nvidia
Snowflake signs $200m deal with OpenAI to offer frontier models inside data platform
Partnership allows Snowflake customers to use GPT‑5.2 and other models directly in their enterprise workflows
Krispy Kreme launches Valentine’s Day collection in themed dozen box
Four limited-edition doughnuts available from 3 February at participating U.S. shops and select retailers
Coty adopts ChatGPT Enterprise to expand AI use across global teams
Initial rollout brings OpenAI’s most advanced tools to targeted departments with scope to scale
Hasbro signs licensing deal with Legendary for upcoming Street Fighter film
Action figures and collectibles to launch alongside 16 October theatrical release
PURE hits $100m in annual revenue as rivals report declines
Dating app posts double-digit growth amid wider market contraction
Realbotix sells Tokens.com domain portfolio for $2.2m
AI robotics firm offloads non-core digital assets to sharpen strategic focus
Bybit expands gold and silver trading with new campaign
Eligible users can access tokenised and traditional instruments with rewards through 30 April
FedEx launches AI-driven tracking and returns tools for merchant platforms
White-labeled solutions aim to reduce friction and boost loyalty in post-purchase experience
Tether and Opera expand stablecoin access with USD₮ and Tether Gold in MiniPay
Integration boosts financial inclusion with 7 million phone-verified wallets and $153m transferred in December
Apple Music unveils Super Bowl LX content with exclusive Bad Bunny features
Playlists, live shows and bonus content mark lead-up to the halftime performance
Kong unveils AI Connectivity vision to unify APIs, models and agents at scale
New roadmap aims to reduce risk, cost and complexity in enterprise AI deployment
MITO AI raises $4.5m to build browser-based creative platform
Lightspeed Venture Partners leads preseed round for AI-powered video storytelling workspace