Adobe Animate is shutting down next month after 25 years
Adobe confirms end-of-life for its 2D animation software, with phased access for existing users and extended timelines for enterprise customers.
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News & stories from the United States – what startups and businesses are doing, celebs, business icons, Artificial Intelligence development, and other innovations.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu ordered to post $1.7 billion bond in divorce dispute
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.
YC-backed Overlord debuts AI productivity tool that replaces self-control with enforcement
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.
Bernie Sanders Warns AI Boom Could Leave Millions Without Jobs, Income
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.
ClickUp launches Super Agents, introduces AI coworkers inside its workspace
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 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.
Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount’s $108 Bn Hostile Offer, Backs Netflix Deal
Board says David Ellison’s $30-per-share bid undervalues the company and carries financing and execution risks.
Matthew McConaughey brings his voice to ElevenLabs AI as creator and investor
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.
Boston-based Pryzm raises $12.2 Mn for to help small businesses win federal contracts
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 raises $140 Mn from Sequoia and Nvidia, hits $4.5 Bn Valuation
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.
New York’s Oboe Raises $16 Mn to Transform Personal Learning with AI
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.
AI startup Harness scores $240 Mn Series E funding, hits $5.5 Bn valuation
The fresh Series E round includes a $200 million primary investment led by Goldman Sachs and a planned $40 million tender offer with participation from IVP, Menlo Ventures, and Unusual Ventures.