News & stories from the United States – what startups and businesses are doing, celebs, business icons, Artificial Intelligence development, and other innovations.
Adobe says Adobe Animate will remain available for new and existing users with no end date, confirming the software will continue in maintenance mode with security updates and bug fixes but no new features.
Adobe confirms end-of-life for its 2D animation software, with phased access for existing users and extended timelines for enterprise customers.
A California court has ordered Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond and appointed a receiver to safeguard community assets during divorce proceedings.
Y Combinator-backed startup Overlord has launched an AI accountability platform that monitors user behavior across devices and enforces habits through app blocking, routines, and automated interventions.
Speaking on CNN, the Vermont senator questioned how families will survive if artificial intelligence wipes out jobs, comments that have since driven global media coverage.
California-based productivity platform ClickUp has launched Super Agents, positioning them as human-like AI coworkers that operate as real users inside its workspace, as the company pushes deeper into enterprise AI adoption.
Trump Media announced a $6 billion all-stock merger with fusion firm TAE Technologies, with the deal expected to close in mid-2026.
Board says David Ellison’s $30-per-share bid undervalues the company and carries financing and execution risks.
Matthew McConaughey revealed at ElevenLabs’ first Summit that he has been an investor for years and is now using the company’s AI to expand his Lyrics of Livin’ newsletter into Spanish audio, voiced by him.
The seed funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz. Pryzm offer and AI-backed platform to help startups and small businesses track federal opportunities, funding priorities, and stakeholders, leveling the playing field in government procurement.
Fal has secured $140 million in a Sequoia-led round that includes Nvidia’s Nventures, tripling its valuation to $4.5 billion. CEO Burkay Gur says enterprises are rapidly adopting its image, video, and audio AI tools.
Oboe has raised $16 million in Series A funding led by a16z to expand its AI-driven course generation platform, adding new product features, pricing tiers and plans for mobile and multilingual expansion.