Startups and venture capital

Creandum and USV Co-Lead $40M Seed Round for Machenta, a Robotics Lab Without a Product

London-based robotics startup Machenta has emerged from stealth with a $40 million seed round co-led by Creandum and USV. The Imperial College London spinout aims to revolutionize robot training by enabling machines to…
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Startups and venture capital

European Startups Surge as 'Bot Bouncers' Secure AI Agents

Funding for European startups specializing in securing AI agents has increased sixfold this year, prompting major security vendors to acquire these emerging companies. The sector is addressing the risks of autonomous…
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TV and streaming

Friday TV Guide: Avatar and Dark Matter Finales, Dexter Returns, and More Premieres

This Friday's television lineup features the season finales of Avatar: Seven Havens and Dark Matter, alongside the Season 2 premiere of Dexter: Resurrection. Viewers can also catch the conclusion of Starz's Tip Toe, new…
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TV and streaming

Japan's Anime Industry Hits Record $28.18 Billion in 2025 as Overseas Sales Surge

The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) revealed at TIFFCOM that the country's animation sector grew by 15.8% to reach a record $28.18 billion in 2025, driven by simultaneous expansion in both domestic and…
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