Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise
Parallel Web Systems, the AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised a $100 million Series B at a $2 billion valuation led by Sequoia. Existing investors Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, Khosla Ventures, First Round Capital, Spark Capital, and Terrain Capital also participated, the company said. This raise comes just five […]
Taiwan’s equity market overtakes Canada’s to become world’s sixth largest | Markets News
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 29 2026 | 10:59 PM IST Taiwan’s equity market has overtaken Canada’s to become the world’s sixth largest, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence-linked shares and the rapid rise of chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The total market capitalization of Taiwan-listed companies has surged […]
Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have
Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered feature you can use to virtually try on clothes you already have. Using the photos in your gallery, Google will create a virtual “wardrobe,” allowing you to mix and match outfits, save the looks you like, and share them with friends. A video shared by Google shows how […]
All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman
The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of OpenAI — and from before the AI lab even had a name. Some high-level takeaways: […]
Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
Canonical’s plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for “a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features,” while others say they’ll stick with older versions of the Linux distro or even switch to a different one. After Canonical’s announcement earlier this week that it’s bringing AI features to Ubuntu, […]
Sebi sets deadlines for advisers to verify past performance data | Markets News
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 29 2026 | 9:36 PM IST The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has operationalised the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) framework, a move aimed at standardising how investment performance is reported and verified across the securities market. In a circular issued […]
Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality
Google Photos on Wednesday announced a new AI-powered feature that will soon turn photos of your clothes into a digital closet where you can create new outfit ideas, and even virtually try on your creations. Yes, the idea takes obvious inspiration from Cher’s iconic virtual wardrobe featured in the movie “Clueless,” where she could scroll […]
Rupee falls 13 paise to 94.81 against US dollar during early trade | Finance News
The rupee depreciated 13 paise to 94.81 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as rising global oil prices kept the currency under pressure. Forex traders said elevated crude oil prices and month-end dollar demand amid a broader shift toward safe-haven assets dented investor sentiment. The focus has now shifted […]
Puravankara subsidiary receives LoI for project worth Rs 144.45 cr | Capital Market News
Last Updated : Apr 29 2026 | 8:04 PM IST Puravankara announced that its subsidiary, Starworth Infrastructure & Construction (SICL) has received a Letter of Intent for the execution of civil, structure, waterproofing, finishes and allied works for residential project – Nature’s Nest located at Survey No. 54/4, Chinnagenahalli, Doddabanahalli, Bangalore District, Karnataka – 560049 […]
Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report
Roku’s latest streaming bet is off to a solid start. Its affordable subscription service, Howdy, has now passed 1 million subscribers, according to data from research firm Antenna. This is a notable milestone for a platform that’s still pretty new, and suggests that it’s striking a chord with viewers who are tired of paying for […]