Automotive AI platform Lokam.ai is accelerating its U.S. expansion, reporting 45 percent month-over-month growth with zero churn nine months after launch. The startup marked the milestone by appointing industry veteran Jason Kozak as Sales Director and securing a native integration with the QoreAI dealership data platform.
Logan-based Audience Town has launched Whengine AI, a conversational tool designed to streamline marketing for home builders. By integrating private community performance data with a massive database of 280 million U.S. adults, the platform aims to automate audience building and strategic analysis for teams often operating with limited resources.
Investors representing over $1 billion in assets are descending on Edgartown this August for the second annual AFROTECH House. The gathering transforms the storied summer destination into a high-stakes hub for venture capital, focusing on wealth building and economic empowerment among Black founders and executive leaders.
Luxury house AMIRI is integrating Intelo.ai’s autonomous agents into its retail network to optimize inventory distribution. By analyzing real-time sell-through signals, the technology aims to ensure that specific apparel sizes and collections are consistently available across the brand’s boutiques in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Dallas-based Health-E Commerce, the company behind FSA Store and HSA Store, is moving beyond retail with the launch of Patiently. This new telehealth platform integrates virtual medical consultations with the company's existing ecosystem, allowing consumers to use pre-tax health account funds for weight loss and menopause treatment.
Garage storage often forces homeowners into a cycle of unstacking heavy bins to reach a single item, but a new system from Kreate promises to simplify the process. The HDX 4-Tier Tote Stacker, launching exclusively at The Home Depot, introduces a slide-in rack design that eliminates the need for vertical heavy lifting.
South Korean robotic hand specialist Tesollo has formally launched its IPO process, targeting a debut on the technology-special listing track after 2027. The company recently appointed KB Securities as its lead underwriter, signaling a strategic shift toward scaling its industrial and humanoid robotics operations in the global market.
Vicky Papoutsis, a veteran strategist with over 25 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development, has joined the Board of Directors at Continuity Biosciences. Her appointment arrives as the Bradenton-based firm transitions from platform development toward clinical execution, specifically targeting its lead pancreatic cancer program.
With the acquisition of Huntsville-based Cloud Investments, the independent wealth management firm Wealth Enhancement is planting its first flag in Alabama. The deal, set to close July 31, 2026, adds $462 million in client assets to the firm’s national portfolio, which now exceeds $158.9 billion in total managed assets.
With total capital raised reaching $463 million, Minneapolis-based Gravie is signaling a shift in its growth strategy. The health benefits firm, led by CEO Steve Wolin, confirmed a new funding round spearheaded by General Atlantic alongside the appointment of former OptumInsight CEO Eric Murphy to its board of directors.
At the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Spark Biomedical will debut new clinical data on its transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation platform. The presentation marks a strategic pivot for the Dallas-based firm as it tests the viability of its wearable technology for warfighters and first responders.
With enrollment for its pivotal STRIDE clinical trial complete and an $85 million Series C financing round secured, CereVasc has opened a new research and manufacturing facility in Wilmington. The site aims to bridge the gap between experimental development and the potential commercial rollout of its minimally invasive eShunt system.
DJI has officially launched the Osmo Pocket 4P, a dual-lens gimbal camera that brings cinema-grade technology into a handheld form factor. By pairing a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 17 stops of dynamic range and a dedicated 60mm medium-telephoto lens, the device aims to bridge the gap between hobbyist gear and professional production tools.
A 160nm scanning range packed into a miniaturized chassis defines the new W4 Mini FBG Interrogator from Femto Sensing International. Launched this week, the device targets industrial and remote monitoring sectors that require high-capacity sensor networks without the hardware bulk or energy demands of traditional laboratory-grade equipment.
Allergan Aesthetics will host its fourth annual JUVÉDERM Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, marking two decades since the brand first received FDA approval. The company is offering promotional gift cards and loyalty rewards for members of its Allē program to celebrate the milestone anniversary.
Drawing architectural cues from Madrid’s 17th-century corralas, Birkenstock has unveiled its second retail location in the Spanish capital. Located in the affluent Salamanca district, the store marks the German footwear brand's 51st retail footprint in Europe, signaling a push to deepen its connection with the growing Spanish consumer base.
Austin-based Invicti Security has launched its Agentic Pentest platform, a hybrid system that pairs autonomous AI reasoning with deterministic proof-based DAST. The tool aims to overcome the scalability limits of manual penetration testing by identifying exploitable vulnerabilities through adaptive attack planning and validated, evidence-backed security reports.
By integrating Anyscale’s specialized software layer with its own physical infrastructure, Nscale aims to create a vertically integrated platform capable of managing the entire AI lifecycle. The deal, which brings 200 employees into the Nscale fold, marks a strategic consolidation of hardware power and machine learning orchestration.
Artificial intelligence remains the primary engine for memory demand heading into 2027, yet market conditions are fracturing. While persistent constraints in HBM production and server demand will likely keep DRAM supply tight and prices rising, the NAND Flash market faces a structural shift toward surplus as new capacity comes online.
Fewer than 10% of Americans struggling with gambling disorder ever seek professional help, a gap often fueled by a lack of specialized care. A new peer-reviewed study from Birches Health now provides evidence that virtual, disorder-specific interventions can produce clinically meaningful results in as little as 14 days.
Elkhart-based component provider Patrick Industries reported $1.04 billion in second-quarter revenue, a marginal dip from last year as gains in its marine and powersports segments failed to fully offset a double-digit decline in the recreational vehicle sector, where wholesale shipments fell by 16% during the quarter.
Boston-based Lydian has closed a $43 million Series A round to accelerate the production of cost-competitive synthetic aviation fuel. Led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the funding will support the deployment of PIVOT, a standardized modular platform designed to slash capital costs and reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 95%.
A century-old manufacturing hub at 402 5th Avenue in Brunswick, Maryland, has entered its latest iteration as the new home of Puerto Rico Distillery. Founders Angel and Crystal Rivera are marking the transition by releasing a limited-run spirit, Clandestino Añejo, which bridges island heritage with local industrial history.
Starlight Investments has finalized the initial phase of The Parklands, a major build-to-rent development in Kent. The project launch introduces 58 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units to the Dartford market, marking the first milestone in a broader 231-suite residential expansion within London’s commuter belt.
A third-party valuation firm has signaled a significant increase in the market worth of HG Home Guardian, the Corona del Mar-based startup developing proactive home intelligence systems. The assessment arrives as the company transitions from product development toward large-scale commercial deployment of its predictive monitoring platform.
Natchitoches-based pharmacy benefit manager Liviniti has secured a renewal of its HITRUST i1 certification, confirming the company’s adherence to rigorous cybersecurity standards. This independent validation covers the organization's core infrastructure, including its claims platform and member portals, against evolving threats and industry-standard data protection requirements.
Security teams often struggle with static reports and generic automation that fail to account for unique organizational workflows. Legion Security is addressing this gap with DragonClaw, a new orchestration layer designed to interpret analyst intent and execute complex security tasks based on the specific context of an enterprise environment.
The U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of War are moving to secure sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure through a new partnership between Leidos and CoreWeave. By combining Leidos’ mission-critical integration experience with CoreWeave’s specialized cloud platform, the companies aim to deploy high-performance AI environments within classified government facilities.
QKS Group has identified AuraQuantic as the Most Valuable Pioneer in its 2026 AI Maturity Matrix for Intelligent Business Process Management Suites. The recognition highlights the platform’s shift from static workflow automation toward an execution-centric model that embeds governed, task-specific intelligence directly into business operations.
San Jose-based Reallusion has launched AccuFACE 2, a significant upgrade to its facial motion capture plugin for iClone. The software introduces GPU-accelerated tracking tailored for Character Creator 5 HD models, enabling creators to capture complex emotional expressions and lip-sync data using standard webcams or mobile devices.
