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Airbnb stories
Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide
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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.
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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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cx
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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.
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.
Malt appoints Lebarz as Chief Tech & AI Officer
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cto
Malt has named Claire Lebarz as its new Chief Technology Officer while she maintains her position as Chief Data and AI Officer, joining the Executive Committee.
Ecommpay launches innovative payouts via payment page
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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payment technologies
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apple pay
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uber
Ecommpay has launched its Payouts via Hosted Payment Page feature, streamlining payment processes for businesses lacking beneficiary information.
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.
Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.
Quadient & KeyNest partnership enhances UK key exchange network
Tue, 28th May 2024
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collaboration
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customers
Quadient's partnership with KeyNest enhances the UK's key exchange network by integrating smart locker technology, simplifying secure key transfers for property professionals and hosts.
Linktree hires tech veterans to boost AI & personalisation features
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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digital entertainment
Linktree bolsters senior ranks with three tech industry veterans to expedite its growth and up-end the creator economy through enhanced use of AI and personalisation.
Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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uber
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airbnb
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sharing economy
In September 2017, it was announced that Uber's private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.