Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and foundation models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can have unforeseen consequences once startups move beyond…
Variety is exclusively unveiling a new clip from “Light Pillar,” the feature debut from Chinese writer-director Xu Zao, which is in the Berlin Film Festival’s Perspectives section. Dubai-based company Cercamon recently acquired worldwide sales rights to the production, which screens in competition for the best first feature award in the strand. “Light Pillar” follows a…
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight. Image: Ursula Castillo / Unsplash Source: Wired
Introduction In a bold move signaling a renewed faith in theatrical risk-taking, Magenta Light Studios is carving out a dedicated space for cinematic provocateurs. The company announced the launch of Magenta Edge Films, a specialty label designed to champion daring independent narratives. Its first major acquisition, the Fantastic Fest sensation ‘Appofeniacs,’ immediately sets the tone…
Introduction In a landmark moment for medical artificial intelligence, a startup that captured Silicon Valley’s imagination just months ago has now secured a crucial regulatory victory. BioticsAI, the company that electrified the TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield stage in 2026, announced Monday it has received FDA clearance for its pioneering software, Sonio AI, designed to analyze fetal…
