North America’s venture capital ecosystem is experiencing a robust resurgence in early 2025, marked notably by an energetic surge in startup investment within the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. According to recent data from Crunchbase News, startup funding across North America grew significantly in Q1 2025, propelled primarily by momentum in AI-related sectors. This upswing reflects…

Meta has officially unveiled its much-anticipated Llama 4 AI models, marking a significant leap in the race for refined contextual understanding in large language models (LLMs). Announced in April 2024, Llama 4 isn’t just a technical update to its predecessor—it’s a sophisticated rethinking of architecture, scale, and application. Meta’s release of multiple variants, including the…

Gaming innovation has reached a thrilling new frontier where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer reserved for real-world automation or text-generation alone—it’s actively transforming nostalgic classics into cutting-edge experiences. A landmark example of this trend is the recent reinvention of Quake II, a 1997 first-person shooter, through the application of generative AI technologies. Researchers from…

In a world racing toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), a new player has emerged with promise and power—Genspark’s “Super Agent.” Developed by the visionary AI startup founded by techentrepreneur Wluper co-founder and DeepMind alumnus, Genspark is attempting to shift paradigms in how general-purpose AI agents operate, learn, and perform. In a landscape filled with names…

The revival of Donald Trump’s tariff agenda has resurfaced as a pivotal issue for the American manufacturing sector, particularly small manufacturers. As the former president accelerates his 2024 campaign trail, his promise to re-impose sweeping tariffs—particularly those affecting imports from China—has raised questions about the current-day impact of his previous and potentially future policies. Trump’s…

The turbulence in the tech world continues into 2024 as layoffs remain a critical issue for major firms, startups, and investors alike. Powered by real-time reporting, the Crunchbase Tech Layoffs Tracker has become an essential tool for monitoring the evolving scope of workforce reductions across the industry. Amid global economic pressure, shifts in venture capital…