AI & RoboticsNews

YC alum Cercli, an AI-powered Rippling for MENA, raises oversubscribed $12M Series A

October 22, 2025
In a region long defined by fragmented enterprise systems, outdated compliance tools, and HR software that rarely talks to finance, Cercli is building a unified alternative for MENA businesses with AI at its core. The Dubai-based startup, founded by ex-Careem operators Akeed Azmi and David Reche, has announced an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by European VC Picus Capital. Cercli…
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NewsPhotography

Why Annie Leibovitz is still asking what women look like

October 22, 2025
Annie Leibovitz isn’t just a photographer; she’s one of the people who helps us see the world for what it is. For over 50 years, her portraits have shaped our collective imagination of fame, power and personality; from John and Yoko’s tender last embrace to Whoopi…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Toyota is testing a mysterious new crossover SUV

October 22, 2025
Is it electric? A hybrid? A new Toyota crossover SUV was spotted testing out in public rocking a unique look. New Toyota EV crossover and SUVs are coming soon Toyota is gearing up to launch a series of new battery electric (BEV), hybrid, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles over the next few years in nearly every market. In the US, Toyota currently offers just one fully electric vehicle (excluding…
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DefenseNews

In a war, the US Army could destroy China’s ports. Should it?

October 22, 2025
If America goes to war with China, rocketry may be the U.S. Army’s most important contribution. A conflict across the vast Pacific would be waged primarily by air and sea forces, backed by small contingents of ground troops. But while the Army may not storm Shanghai in a ground assault, it certainly has the ability to strike Chinese territory. The Army has an arsenal of long-range munitions in…
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ComputersNews

Windows Recall might be storing more data than you think. Here’s what to do

October 22, 2025
Recall is a feature in Windows 11 that regularly creates screen recordings and saves them locally. This also involves processing with AI so that users can search through the data. The aim is to make past work steps, websites, or documents retrievable via a search feature. Microsoft first introduced Recall in 2024, but withdrew it after massive criticism due to insufficient security. The feature…
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