425 place 0

992 Luma AI lands $900M to challenge OpenAI and Google with frontier multimodal models, partners with HUMAIN on Saudi Arabia’s 2GW AI megacluster

Startups News
Nickie Louise @ Startups News · 11/20/2025 09:48 EDT

Luma AI lands $900M to challenge OpenAI and Google with frontier multimodal models, partners with HUMAIN on Saudi Arabia’s 2GW AI megacluster

Luma AI just pulled in one of the year’s biggest AI funding rounds, landing $900 million and a valuation north of $4 billion. The scale of the raise signals how aggressively capital is shifting into multimodal systems and giant compute ...

To see detailed statistics for the news please log in »

Read the original

Add your comment
You must be logged in with Facebook to read and write comments.

A newsletter a day!

You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.

or register

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

News from the same source
Startups News Startups News
Business Insider
Jane Zhang @ Business Insider 1 place · today 13:32 EDT

I'm an immigration lawyer in Minneapolis. People are scared — here's what employers and employees should know about their rights.

Loan Huynh, an immigration attorney in Minneapolis, shared her advice for employers and employees as ICE continues heavy enforcement in the area. Read more

5,157 fresh

🔮
20.01.2026 ♍︎ Horoscope for Virgo Today Dear Virgos, today awaits you with important moments and opportunities for... Read more ›
Gizmodo
Ece Yildirim @ Gizmodo 1 place · today 14:40 EDT

Tariffs are starting to "creep in" to product prices as companies' efforts to absorb price increases run out. Read more

2,482 fresh

Business Insider
Amy Grisak @ Business Insider 2 place · today 14:25 EDT

I've lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years. Here are 4 things visitors need to know before visiting in the winter.

Visiting Montana's Glacier National Park in the winter requires a bit more preparation. Here's what travelers need to know before their trip. Read more

1,939 fresh

Gizmodo
Ece Yildirim @ Gizmodo 2 place · today 11:10 EDT

Elon Musk Jumps Into the Race to Replace Mitch McConnell

The multibillionaire took a break from being the most hated man in America. He's back. Read more

1,565 fresh

Slashdot
msmash @ Slashdot 1 place · today 14:22 EDT

AI Agents 'Perilous' for Secure Apps Such as Signal, Whittaker Says

Signal Foundation president Meredith Whittaker warned that AI agents that autonomously carry out tasks pose a threat to encrypted messaging apps [non-paywalled source] because they require broad access to data stored across a device and can be hijacked if given root permissions. Speaking at Davos on Tuesday, Whittaker said the deeper integration of AI agents into devices is "pretty perilous" for services like Signal. For an AI agent to act... Read more

1,312 fresh

Business Insider
Joshua Nelken-Zitser @ Business Insider 3 place · today 11:46 EDT

Steven Bartlett says using AI in this way is the most important thing he's done for his business

"The Diary of a CEO" host said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that using AI to translate podcasts into Spanish broadened its reach. Read more

979 fresh

Gizmodo
Ellyn Lapointe @ Gizmodo 3 place · today 11:25 EDT

As internet conspiracy theories go, this one was exceptionally dumb. Read more

972 fresh

Engadget
Steve Dent @ Engadget 1 place · today 07:10 EDT

Sony is handing control of its Bravia TV business to China's TCL

Sony is ceding control of its Bravia TV brand to China's TCL as part of a new "strategic partnership," the companies announced in a joint press release. The Japanese electronics giant plans to sell a majority 51 percent stake in its home entertainment arm to TCL, while retaining a 49 percent share. The joint venture is set to start operations in April 2027, pending regulatory and other approvals.  The new... Read more

864 fresh

Gizmodo
Ed Cara @ Gizmodo · today 12:05 EDT

New Research Debunks Trump and RFK Jr.’s Claims Linking Tylenol to Autism

It's the latest research to find no clear link between maternal acetaminophen use and a higher autism risk. Read more

750 fresh

Slashdot
msmash @ Slashdot 2 place · today 13:02 EDT

Crypto News Outlet Cointelegraph Loses 80% of Traffic After Google Penalty For Parasitic Blackhat SEO Deal

Cointelegraph, once one of the most-visited cryptocurrency news sites, has seen its monthly traffic plummet from roughly 8 million visits to 1.4 million -- an 80% drop in three months -- after Google issued a manual penalty in October 2025 for the outlet's partnership with a blackhat SEO firm that used Cointelegraph's domain authority to promote affiliate links to offshore casinos and betting platforms. The CEO, who had no prior... Read more

733 fresh

Vox
Ian Millhiser @ Vox 1 place · today 14:05 EDT

The Supreme Court’s entire framework for Second Amendment cases is coming apart

The Supreme Court’s Republican majority spent much of Tuesday morning trying to figure out how two mutually exclusive principles can both be true at the same time. One principle is that all Second Amendment cases must be judged using a bespoke legal rule that only applies to the Second Amendment. The other principle is that […] Read more

632 fresh

Business Insider
Kelsey Vlamis @ Business Insider · 01/19/2026 19:00 EDT

US tariffs are paid almost entirely by Americans, a German study finds

US tariffs under Donald Trump have been paid almost entirely by Americans, with foreign exporters paying for only 4%, a German study found. Read more

582

Business Insider
Bryan Metzger @ Business Insider · today 10:57 EDT

Elon Musk is spending big money on politics again

Last year, Musk swore off political spending. Now, he's reportedly made his biggest political contribution since the 2024 election. Read more

580 fresh

The Verge
Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge 1 place · today 05:21 EDT

Sony’s TV business is being taken over by TCL

Sony has announced plans to spin off its TV hardware business, shifting it to a new joint venture with TCL. The two companies have signed a non-binding agreement for Sony's home entertainment business, with TCL set to hold a 51 percent stake in the new venture, and Sony holding 49 percent. With this partnership, TCL […] Read more

553

MacRumors
Juli Clover @ MacRumors 1 place · today 13:43 EDT

Nomad Launches Hybrid Titanium Apple Watch Band in New 'Icy Blue Glow' Color

Nomad today introduced a new version of its popular titanium Stratos band that's designed for the Apple Watch. The new version features a limited edition icy blue glow colorway, providing a subtle glow-in-the-dark effect that can be seen between the titanium links of the band. Available for $189, the Stratos Apple Watch band combines the look of titanium with the comfort of fluoroelastomer. The band features outer links made from... Read more

548 fresh

The Verge
Sheena Vasani @ The Verge 2 place · today 13:36 EDT

Samsung’s discounted microSD Express card more than doubles your Switch 2 storage

If you buy digital games for the Nintendo Switch 2, Samsung’s P9 microSD Express card offers an easier way to expand your storage without constantly deleting games to make room. It’s cheaper than other microSD cards, and it’s even better value right now, with the 512GB version priced at $79.99 ($40 off) — just $5 […] Read more

542 fresh

Business Insider
Sarah Saril @ Business Insider · today 14:14 EDT

Kenny Chesney 2026 tour: Full schedule and where to buy tickets

Explore Kenny Chesney's 2026 tour dates, including his Las Vegas Sphere residency. Find out where to buy tickets and how much they cost. Read more

498 fresh

The most popular news from the same source for the last week
Startups News Startups News
Startups News
Daniel Levi @ Startups News · 01/13/2026 18:05 EDT

AI chip startup Cerebras in talks to raise $1B at $22B valuation ahead of 2026 IPO

Cerebras Systems is back in the spotlight, and the numbers this time are eye-catching. The AI chip startup is in talks to raise roughly $1 billion at a pre-money valuation of $22 billion, according to The Information, citing people familiar ... Read more

0

Startups News
Nickie Louise @ Startups News · 01/13/2026 18:38 EDT

Top Startup and Tech Funding News – January 13, 2025

It’s Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and today’s funding activity signals a decisive shift toward defense software, AI-native infrastructure, and climate-focused industrial innovation. From next-generation military planning platforms to blended-wing aircraft and green ammonia production, investors are backing companies tackling some ... Read more

0

Startups News
Nickie Louise @ Startups News · 01/14/2026 07:31 EDT

The Shift From “Impressive Demos” to Production-Ready AI Systems

For much of the past few years, progress in artificial intelligence has been measured by how impressive a demo looks. Short videos, quick text generations, striking images, and clever one-off interactions dominated attention. These demonstrations mattered. They proved what was ... Read more

0

Startups News
Nickie Louise @ Startups News · 01/14/2026 08:00 EDT

Meta reportedly lays off 10% of Reality Labs staff as it retreats from the metaverse to AI

Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ambition appears to be winding down. Just over four years after rebranding Facebook to Meta and declaring virtual worlds the future of work, play, and social life, the company is now pulling back. Meta has begun laying ... Read more

0

Startups News
Daniel Levi @ Startups News · 01/14/2026 08:59 EDT

Top Tech News Today, January 14, 2026

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and today’s tech landscape shows just how fast the AI arms race is reshaping Silicon Valley and beyond. ... Read more

0

Startups News
Daniel Levi @ Startups News · 01/14/2026 10:00 EDT

Oobit Advances Real-World Crypto Payments with Support for Phantom Wallet

Oobit, the Tether-backed mobile payments app, has added support for Phantom wallet, enabling everyday crypto payments for over 15 million users. The integration expands the company’s multi-wallet support ecosystem, bridging the gap between crypto and consumer spending. The integration allows ... Read more

0

Startups News
Daniel Levi @ Startups News · 01/14/2026 10:50 EDT

“Are You Dead?” Chinese app for single living goes viral, rebrands as Demumu for global launch

A blunt question is fueling one of China’s most unexpected app success stories. An app literally called “Are you dead?” has exploded across Chinese app stores, tapping into a quiet fear shared by millions of people who live alone. What ... Read more

0

Most popular sources

  • You see 784 news out of 784.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Business Insider 38% 1
The Verge 11% 8
Engadget 10% 9
Gizmodo 9% 3
Android Authority 5% 2
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

20.01.2026 15:19
Last update: 15:11 EDT.
News rating updated: 22:12.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2026