Lawmakers Urge Probe Into China’s OnePlus Over U.S. Security Concerns
Two U.S. lawmakers have called on the Commerce Department to investigate Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, raising concerns that its devices… Read More »
Congress May Block State AI Laws for 5 Years in New Bill
A new federal proposal could prevent states and local governments from enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations for up to… Read More »
Future Android Phones May Detect Fake Cell Towers and Data Risks
Future Android smartphones could help users detect fake cell towers that are commonly used for data interception and surveillance. According… Read More »
Meta Offers High AI Salaries, Denies $100M Signing Bonuses
Meta Platforms is offering multi-million-dollar compensation packages to top artificial intelligence researchers, but recent reports of $100 million signing bonuses… Read More »
Meta Seeks $29B for U.S. AI Data Centers: FT Report
Meta Platforms is reportedly seeking $29 billion from private capital firms to fund the development of artificial intelligence data centers… Read More »
IAG Unveils AI Engine System to Streamline Maintenance
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Level, is harnessing artificial intelligence to… Read More »
Cybercrime Hits WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines Amid FBI Warning
At least two North American airlines—WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines—have confirmed they were targeted by cyberattacks in June, prompting concerns of… Read More »
Microsoft Updates Windows to Avert Future Security Crises
Microsoft is making significant changes to Windows in an effort to prevent security disasters like the recent global outage caused… Read More »
Startups Weekly: AI Deals, Lawsuits, and Acquisitions
This week’s edition of Startups Weekly highlights key developments at the intersection of technology, law, and startup growth. From acquisitions… Read More »
Inspirato Merges with Buyerlink to Expand Luxury Travel Tech
Luxury vacation club Inspirato is merging with marketing technology platform Buyerlink to form One Planet Platforms, a new diversified marketplace… Read More »
Travel Industry Leaders Say AI Will Outpace Internet Shift
The travel industry stands on the brink of its most profound transformation yet, powered by the rapid rise of artificial… Read More »
Lighthouse Launches AI Tool to Boost Hotel Visibility
Market intelligence platform Lighthouse has introduced Connect AI, a new artificial intelligence engine designed to close the growing gap between… Read More »
Revenue Analytics Acquires Climber to Boost Global Reach
Revenue Analytics, a leading provider of AI-powered revenue management systems, has acquired Portugal-based Climber in a strategic move to expand… Read More »
Hotels Face New AI Challenge in Travel Discovery Shift
As travelers increasingly shift from traditional search engines like Google to artificial intelligence-powered platforms, the visibility of hotels in the… Read More »
Chatlyn Raises €8M to Revolutionize Hotel Messaging
AI-powered hotel communication platform Chatlyn has secured €8 million in Series A funding to expand its reach and develop new… Read More »
Sonder Co-Founder Exits After Marriott Integration
Francis Davidson, co-founder and former CEO of Sonder, has announced his departure from the company just as it completes a… Read More »
Apple to Launch Digital Passport Support in iOS 26 for TSA Travel
Starting fall 2025, Apple will allow U.S. travelers to store digital versions of their passports and IDs in Apple Wallet… Read More »
Digital Identity and AI Poised to Transform Travel
The travel industry is nearing a pivotal turning point as artificial intelligence and self-sovereign identity (SSI) converge, set to revolutionize… Read More »
Mindtrip Launches AI Travel App for Real-Time Discovery
AI-powered trip planning platform Mindtrip has launched a new mobile app designed to serve as a real-time travel companion, marking… Read More »
HITEC 2025 Recap: 6 Tech Trends Transforming Hospitality
HITEC remains the hospitality technology event I anticipate every year. The 2025 edition reconfirmed that innovation is accelerating—and the conversations… Read More »
Hotels Battle Secondary OTAs Over Price Parity
Secondary online travel agencies are multiplying and slashing room rates, leaving many hotels scrambling to defend pricing power and guest… Read More »
Expedia’s CPO Envisions AI as a Travel Companion
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the travel industry, Expedia Group is doubling down on innovation to create a more… Read More »
AI Sparks New Cybersecurity Challenges for Travel Brands
The travel and hospitality sector has long been a prime target for cybercriminals, but the rise of artificial intelligence is… Read More »
Ease and Familiarity Drive Europe’s Travel Decisions in 2025
Despite rapid advances in experimental technologies and new platforms, European travelers continue to prioritize ease, price, and familiarity when planning… Read More »
MakeMyTrip Raises $2.6B to Buy Back Stake from Trip.com
India-based online travel agency MakeMyTrip (MMT) is raising more than $2.6 billion through a combination of a primary equity offering… Read More »
Schroder Buys Into Ixigo Amid India Travel Surge
Schroder International Selection Fund has acquired a substantial stake in India-based online travel platform Ixigo through a block deal with… Read More »