Airbnb stories
Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide
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airbnb
On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.
Learning marketplace Preply raises $150 million to fuel global AI push
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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e-learning
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genai
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ai
Language learning platform Preply secures $150 million to boost AI tools and global growth, valuing the business at $1.2 billion.
Adobe names Lucius DiPhillips CIO to drive AI focus
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.
Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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expedia
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airbnb
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revenue management
In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.
Commvault launches Clumio for Iceberg on AWS to boost AI data security
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Commvault unveils Clumio for Apache Iceberg on AWS, offering air-gapped, Iceberg-aware backups to strengthen AI and analytics data lakehouse security.
AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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martech
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hcm
Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.
Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.
Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
Tray.ai launches an AI-powered ITSM Agent that automates routine IT support, cutting human tickets by 75%, boosting efficiency across major firms.
Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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capital
Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.