Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for

TechCrunch - Sep 30, 2026

BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.

Read full article

More News

Magipic AI Named One of 10 AI Companies to Demo Live at IBTM World 2026

Sep 30, 2026

Magipic AI Named One of 10 AI Companies to Demo Live at IBTM World 2026

Magipic AI, the AI event experience and lead attraction platform for expos and events, is one of 10 companies selected to demo live on stage at the AI for Events Demo Day at IBTM World in Barcelona on Tuesday 17 November 2026, from 10:30 to 10:50 on the Future Stage. From just one selfie, Magipic AI gives guests a branded AI experience, including video, magazine cover, calendar or comic, in seconds, and captures a verified, segmented lead. At Microsoft for Startups’ stand in Athens earlier this year, the platform generated 300 qualified leads in 12 hours, with 98% lead form completion on the booth iPad.

OpenSSL Fixes High-Severity DTLS Flaw That Can Leak Heap Memory Unencrypted

Sep 30, 2026

OpenSSL Fixes High-Severity DTLS Flaw That Can Leak Heap Memory Unencrypted

A High-severity OpenSSL flaw can leak heap memory to the other side of a DTLS connection or crash the program, OpenSSL said on September 29 as it released fixes. DTLS, the TLS variant used for UDP traffic, resends a handshake message if no reply arrives before the timer expires. The leak or crash can happen when such a resend starts while a larger handshake message is stuck part-way

Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising lead

Sep 30, 2026

Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising lead

Funds raised through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching the highest level for the period since records began in 1980. A total of 112 companies raised US$48.4 billion on Hong Kong’s main board during the first nine months, according to data released by LSEG Data & Analytics on Wednesday. A further two companies listed on the city’s Growth Enterprise Market (GEM). By deal count, the combined total of 114 new listings on the main board and...

iPhone Duo yield stuck at 60%: Apple's foldable faces production delays ahead of Oct 23 launch

Sep 30, 2026

iPhone Duo yield stuck at 60%: Apple's foldable faces production delays ahead of Oct 23 launch

Apple's iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production challenges ahead of its October 23 launch, with Foxconn's final assembly yield reportedly just above 60%. Supply chain issues with foldable OLED panels and hinge components could limit initial availability.

Amadeus to introduce Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers across the Gulf

Sep 30, 2026

Amadeus to introduce Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers across the Gulf

Amadeus is preparing to introduce its new “Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers” across the Gulf region as part of its continued commitment to advancing intelligent travel technology and empowering travel sellers with faster, smarter, and more efficient workflows.

Mainland China’s PCB giant wins Hong Kong approval for planned US$3b listing: sources

Sep 30, 2026

Mainland China’s PCB giant wins Hong Kong approval for planned US$3b listing: sources

Mainland China-based printed circuit board (PCB) maker Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing has cleared its final listing hurdle in Hong Kong and is moving towards a share sale that may rank among the city’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in the fourth quarter, according to people familiar with the matter. The company passed its listing hearing with bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) recently, the people said, requesting anonymity because the information was...

CLOUDBEDS ANNOUNCES NEW ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP WITH PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS

Sep 30, 2026

CLOUDBEDS ANNOUNCES NEW ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP WITH PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS

Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced its new affiliation with Preferred Hotels & Resorts as the latest addition to the brand’s Alliance Partner Program. This partnership solidifies Cloudbeds’ position as a recommended provider of unified hotel management technology for Preferred Hotels & Resorts member properties across the globe. Through this partnership, Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ member hotels will be able to adopt Cloudbeds’ intelligent platform to help turn technology into a driver of profitable growth. Built on a unified data model, the Cloudbeds platform brings operations, distribution, guest experience, and revenue marketing together, giving teams a shared, real-time understanding of their business and the ability to act on it.

Orionid meteor shower to streak across night sky this week

Sep 30, 2026

Orionid meteor shower to streak across night sky this week

The Orionid meteor shower peaks in October as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet.

China’s DeepSeek open-sources tools to help Huawei chips supplant Nvidia in AI

Sep 30, 2026

China’s DeepSeek open-sources tools to help Huawei chips supplant Nvidia in AI

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek on Wednesday open-sourced a suite of core tools tailored for Huawei Technologies’ Ascend AI chips, marking a step forward in the country’s push to end dependence on processors from US giant Nvidia amid US export curbs. Hangzhou-based DeepSeek released six software modules that mirror its prior open-source tools for Nvidia’s AI chips, aiming to build a new “independent and controllable” software ecosystem for graphics processing units (GPUs),...

Chinese biopharma’s global expansion

Sep 30, 2026

Chinese biopharma’s global expansion

–

How ‘Industry 5.0’ integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence

Sep 30, 2026

How ‘Industry 5.0’ integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The European Commission defines Industry 5.0 as placing human-centricity, sustainability and resilience at the core of industrial progress. In practice, this means AI-powered robots take on repetitive, physically demanding or hazardous work while people focus on critical thinking and higher-value decisions. The future of manufacturing is about using intelligent technology to help people be better at what they do, while...

Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong stocks face bumpy fourth quarter as risks mount: analysts

Sep 30, 2026

Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong stocks face bumpy fourth quarter as risks mount: analysts

Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong stocks may face a challenging fourth quarter as investors contend with underwhelming stimulus measures from Beijing, tighter financial conditions in the US and a shift in the narrative around the artificial intelligence trade, according to analysts. The two markets were likely to consolidate throughout the rest of the year to digest the negatives before settling on a clearer direction, according to brokerages including Zheshang Securities and CCB International. CCB...

Recommended

Kick Connect
About Us

Kick Connect publishes a comprehensive overview of the latest news and theories on science & technology. We also report accurate news with a unique perspective on the world around us.

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Kick Connect. All Rights Reserved.