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Apple Inc. today announced plans to hold an April 20 virtual event titled “Spring Loaded that reportedly could see the company introduce new additions to the iPad line. Apple’s bestselling tablet series is expected to receive one of its biggest updates in …
Grab to go public at nearly $40B valuation via record-breaking SPAC merger
Grab Holdings Inc., the operator of the most popular ride-hailing app in Southeast Asia, today announced plans to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange via a special-purpose acquisition company merger. The transaction is expected to give Singapore-based Grab an initial pro-forma equity …
UiPath sets price target for upcoming IPO with eye to $25.8B valuation
Robotic process automation provider UiPath Inc. has shared the target price range for its upcoming initial public offering, revealing that it’s seeking a valuation of nearly $26 billion. In a Monday update to the previously released prospectus for the IPO, the company …
1Password moves into infrastructure security with Secrets Automation service
Well-funded cybersecurity provider 1Password today introduced a new service that enterprises can use to protect infrastructure secrets such as encryption keys. The company also revealed that it has acquired Netherlands-based SecretHub to help it develop more features for the new service, which …
Report: Apple developing Siri-enabled Apple TV and robotic smart speaker
Apple Inc. is developing two new smart home devices with feature combinations that currently aren’t matched by any of its major competitors, according to a Bloomberg report published today. The first device is a new version of the company’s Apple TV set-top …
With Morpheus, Nvidia harnesses DPUs to find threats in data centers
Nvidia Corp. today introduced Morpheus, a software framework that will allow enterprises to detect breaches more effectively by allowing them to scan a bigger portion of their internal network traffic for threats. The framework uses a combination of artificial intelligence and data processing …
Doubling down on AI, Microsoft to acquire Nuance for $19.7B
Microsoft Corp. will pay $19.7 billion to acquire Nuance Communications Inc., a company that uses artificial intelligence to help physicians create medical notes faster. The hefty price tag of the transaction, which Microsoft announced today, indicates the massive market presence Nuance maintains in …
Google confirms Pixel 5A 5G after report of device’s cancellation
Google LLC today confirmed its reported plans to introduce a new smartphone under the Pixel 5A 5G name, after a report suggested that the search giant has scrapped the device’s launch because of the global chip shortage. However, it appears that the …
Internal Apple documents reveal new details about its app policies
Internal Apple Inc. documents released as part of the iPhone maker’s legal battle with video game maker Epic Games Inc. have revealed new details about its App Store policies and user retention strategy. The documents, The Verge reported today, indicate that Apple …
After shareholder pressure, Box announces $500M investment from KKR
Box Inc. today revealed plans to raise $500 million from investment firm KKR & Co. Inc. and said it will use the funds to buy back shares. The news ignited a selloff that sent the cloud file storage provider’s share price plummeting …