Andrew Wilkinson Comments on AI Economics Amid Investor Bubble Concerns
Andrew Wilkinson highlights key AI labor cost declines and infrastructure spending concerns, emphasizing economic opportunities in software.
Asiya Nayab
Senior News Editor at LAFFAZ, Asiya Nayab reports on startups, technology, and business ecosystems across India, MENA, and the United States. Her work translates complex topics in finance, digital marketing, and consulting into data-driven, actionable insights, empowering founders and early-stage entrepreneurs to make informed decisions.
Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with fusion company TAE Technologies; DJT stock jumps
Trump Media announced a $6 billion all-stock merger with fusion firm TAE Technologies, with the deal expected to close in mid-2026.
Rotoris watch startup scores $3 Mn seed funding from Nikhil Kamath and Vivek Oberoi
The seed round was led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and actor-entrepreneur Vivek Anand Oberoi, with participation from comedian Tanmay Bhat, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, and over 30 startup founders.
Spinny Plans $160 Million Raise to Acquire GoMechanic, Expand Used-Car Services
Spinny is raising $160–165M to acquire GoMechanic, integrating full-service vehicle maintenance to strengthen its footprint in India’s used-car market.
A Founder’s Guide to Stress Biology: Cortisol, Dopamine & Decision-Making
Understanding how cortisol and dopamine shape stress, focus, and decision-making is critical for founders. This guide explains the biology behind pressure and offers practical ways to stay clear-headed and resilient.
London’s Runware lands $50 Mn to push its unified API for all generative AI models
Runware aims to expand its unified API for generative image, video and audio applications. The company’s Sonic Inference Engine supports more than 400,000 models, giving developers faster and more reliable access to AI media generation.
Unconventional AI secures $475 million seed funding at $4.5 billion valuation
The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Lux Capital, DCVC, Jeff Bezos, Databricks and Rao himself - marking the biggest early stage fundraises in the AI hardware sector this year
Trump Criticises Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Jared Kushner Emerges Among Backers
Donald Trump has criticised Paramount’s $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Jared Kushner and Gulf sovereign funds emerge as key backers of Paramount, adding new political friction to an already heated takeover battle with Netflix.
Netflix-Warner Bros. $82.7 Bn Deal Sparks Antitrust Backlash, Theater Industry Alarm
In a seismic $82.7 billion deal announced Friday, Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. studios and HBO Max - sparking immediate antitrust concerns and theater industry protests over competitive consolidation.
Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi Join HK$300 Million Relief Effort After Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court Fire Tragedy
Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi and other major corporations have joined Hong Kong’s HK$300 million relief push after the Wang Fuk Court fire, providing emergency aid, housing support and long-term assistance to affected families.
Byju Raveendran to Appeal Delaware Court’s $1.07 Billion Default Judgment
Byju Raveendran will appeal a Delaware court’s default judgment holding him personally liable for over $1.07B, arguing the ruling was rushed and denied him a defence. The founders say lenders misled the court and plan federal racketeering and obstruction claims.
Valve Steam Machine price speculation as company signals PC‑like pricing
Valve’s long-rumoured Steam Machine is sparking global interest as early developer comments and analyst estimates suggest pricing similar to a mid-range gaming PC, potentially placing the device in the $500–$1,000 bracket depending on configuration.