AI Podcast Start-Up Rebel Audio Launches, Taps Mark Burnett as Adviser

AI Podcast Start-Up Rebel Audio Launches, Taps Mark Burnett as Adviser

A new start-up is hoping to make its mark on the podcasting biz by using AI to automate the grunt work of producing and distributing podcasts. Rebel Audio this week is taking the wraps off its AI-powered podcasting platform designed to “radically simplify” the process of creating, producing and scaling podcasts. The Nashville-based company, which…

Mumbai Tech Startup Founder Raises AI’s Productivity Paradox: ‘What Used To Take Me 30 Mins Now Takes 20 Hours’ | Viral News

Mumbai Tech Startup Founder Raises AI’s Productivity Paradox: ‘What Used To Take Me 30 Mins Now Takes 20 Hours’ | Viral News

Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 11:06 IST A tech startup founder raised a unique AI-related problem faced by developers in their workplaces. Artificial intelligence tools help developers with coding and debugging. Amid the global rise of artificial intelligence tools reshaping work and jobs, a Mumbai-based tech startup founder has highlighted a lesser-known effect of AI on…

AI Video Generation Startup Runway Raises $315 Million At $5.3 Billion Valuation

AI Video Generation Startup Runway Raises $315 Million At $5.3 Billion Valuation

AI is getting ever-better at generating video, and this potential is being reflected in the valuations of pure-play AI video generation companies. Runway, one of the pioneers in AI-powered video generation tools, announced today it has secured $315 million in Series E funding at a $5.3 billion valuation, marking a significant milestone for the generative…

GenAI is considered a threat to traditional photography. So why have these two camera companies invested in an AI startup?

GenAI is considered a threat to traditional photography. So why have these two camera companies invested in an AI startup?

Generative AI is often viewed as a threat to traditional photography, but two venture funds with ties to camera companies have recently invested in a startup that generates images from initial product photos. Generative AI start-up AI Model Inc. has announced its latest round of funding. Venture funds tied in part to Canon Japan and…

ImagiNxt 2026 Partners with MeitY Startup Hub to Strengthen India’s Startup-Led Digital Innovation Ecosystem

ImagiNxt 2026 Partners with MeitY Startup Hub to Strengthen India’s Startup-Led Digital Innovation Ecosystem

Collaboration to advance founder-led innovation, policy dialogue and market access as India builds for the next decade Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) ImagiNxt 2026, India’s Festival of Technology and Innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to strengthen India’s startup-led digital innovation ecosystem and position Indian founders at the centre of the…

BeatStars acquires ‘ethical’ generative music startup Lemonaide AI

BeatStars acquires ‘ethical’ generative music startup Lemonaide AI

Online music production marketplace BeatStars has acquired “ethical” generative AI music platform Lemonaide AI. Billed as setting “a new global standard for how artificial intelligence and music creators coexist”, the deal will see the Lemonaide team fully join BeatStars as they strive to build “the world’s first ethical, creator-owned AI music ecosystem”. Founders Michael “MJ”…

Qiao Wang: AI coding tools are democratizing software development, established giants remain secure, and Opus 4.5 boosts startup productivity

Qiao Wang: AI coding tools are democratizing software development, established giants remain secure, and Opus 4.5 boosts startup productivity

The line between general chatbots and coding is becoming less distinct, with coding increasingly done in plain English. AI coding agents are not expected to disrupt established tech giants like Facebook, Google, or Microsoft. Opus 4.5 marks a significant leap in AI coding capabilities, especially… Key Takeaways The line between general chatbots and coding is…

AI Video Startup Higgsfield Raises $130 Mn in Series A, Reports $200 Mn ARR

AI Video Startup Higgsfield Raises $130 Mn in Series A, Reports $200 Mn ARR

AI video startup Higgsfield announced on January 16 that it has secured an $80 million Series A extension, with investments from Accel, AI Capital Partners (the US arm of Alpha Intelligence Capital), Menlo Ventures, among others, bringing the total Series A funding to over $130 million and valuing the company at more than $1.3 billion. …

Web Summit Qatar 2026 startup programme sells out

Web Summit Qatar 2026 startup programme sells out

File photo of Web Summit Qatar 2025. Web Summit Qatar has announced that the event’s startup programme is officially sold out, with over 1,600 startups from around the world set to gather at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from February 1-4, 2026.   The event floor is also at full capacity, with leading global companies including IBM, TikTok, Microsoft, Huawei, Qatar Airways, Snapchat, and many more confirmed to partner. With demand continuing to rise, Web Summit expects the event to reach full capacity in the coming weeks.   Returning to Doha for its third edition, Web Summit Qatar showcases Qatar’s leading role in the region’s growth as a global tech hub, driven by smart-city innovation, digital transformation, and diversification beyond oil. Discussions will explore how technology can tackle financial inequality, healthcare gaps, and climate challenges, reinforcing Web Summit’s mission to unite people and ideas that can deliver real-world impact.   From Lisbon to Doha, Vancouver, and Rio de Janeiro, Web Summit has evolved into the world’s largest technology and innovation event series and the biggest gathering of entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, cultural figures, and global decision-makers.   This year, Web Summit Qatar also expects more than 30,000 attendees from over 120 countries, and more than 700 investors and over 600 media to gather in Doha. A Web Summit spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to see an unprecedented level of interest in Web Summit Qatar 2026, especially from the startups which represent the future of technology.   “Web Summit has always been the place where you meet the next decade’s most influential people, and with our unique combination of founders, investors and leaders across every sector, it is uniquely placed to help drive technological and economic progress.”   Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to dominate discussions at Web Summit Qatar 2026. AI is fuelling some of the biggest conversations shaping the world, influencing software, healthcare, sports, energy, creativity, and even space.   AI will continue to take centre stage, with discussions about who is steering its development, who is funding it, and how executives, innovators, and investors can get real value from the technology. With a strong mix of content creators, media executives, and creative leaders attending, the event will also look at how technology is changing the way content is made, shared, and consumed. As AI transforms how people create content, new strategies are required for how to break through the noise. Beyond this, Web Summit Qatar will dive into the rise of quantum computing and its growing influence on the tech world, along with breakthroughs in fintech, energy, government, health, and manufacturing that are pushing global innovation forward.   The ‘Web Summit Qatar Meetups’ will connect attendees with the people that matter to them. After introducing meetups in 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Web Summit continues its mission to help build meaningful connections through meetups, powered by its proprietary software, Summit Engine. Aiming to create a more intimate and community-driven experience, the objective is to invite attendees to at least one personalised meetup.   Qatar Museums Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Sheikh Ali Alwaleed al-Thani, the CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), are among the confirmed key Qatari voices to grace the event.   HE Sheikha Al Mayassa brings deep sporting, cultural, financial and organisational expertise to Al Shaqab, where her lifelong commitment to culture, education, and outreach has shaped numerous local and international initiatives.   Sheikh Ali, a board member of Katara Hospitality, Media City Qatar, Qatari Diar, and the Qatar Free Zones Authority, is a leading voice in the country’s economic diplomacy. He previously worked at the Prime Minister’s Office on Qatar’s economic and investment agenda.   Related Story