Monthly Archives: June 2025

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach

The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.

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Sword Health nabs $40M at $4B valuation, pushes IPO plans to at least 2028

The digital health startup says it secured the fresh capital to update its valuation and finance acquisitions.

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Spotify’s Daniel Ek leads $694 million investment in defense startup Helsing

Defense tech has become a hot area for investors lately amid major global conflicts.

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Honda dips its toes in cargo delivery micromobility

Honda will supply last-mile delivery companies with the Fastport eQuad.

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US court denies Apple’s request to dismiss antitrust case concerning iCloud

The lawsuit alleges Apple violates competition laws by forcing users of its devices to back up critical files and device settings on iCloud.

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eBay and Vestiaire Collective Want an Exemption from Trump’s Tariffs

The ecommerce platforms argue that duties shouldn’t apply to secondhand items being given a new life.

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Pain management startup Sword Health expands into mental health, raises $40 million

Sword Health is pulling in additional capital as it expands into mental health care with a new artificial intelligence tool.

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Trump’s $499 smartphone will likely be made in China

The Trump Organization’s newly-announced T1 smartphone will likely be made in China, experts said, despite claims the device will be manufactured in the U.S.

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Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made

It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump’s family that looks to cash in on his name.

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Prominent global VC Endeavor Catalyst is raising $300M, sources say

Endeavor Catalyst, the co-investment fund affiliated with global entrepreneurial network Endeavor Global, is raising a new $300 million fund, its fifth and largest fund yet, as it looks to deepen its bet on high-growth startups across Africa, Latin America, the … Continue reading

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