Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchUber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breachAn extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight. (opens original source in a new tab)Zack Whittaker·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchMesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to AndroidMesh, an AI-powered contacts app and relationship manager from Automattic, is now an Android app. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryMilky Mist IPO to close tomorrow; price band fixed at Rs 133-140The Tamil Nadu-based dairy maker’s initial public offering comprises a fresh issue of Rs 1,428 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 125 crore by existing shareholders. (opens original source in a new tab)12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyElon Musk 1; eSafety 0, in latest legal skirmish over regulating XX floors eSafety as court rejects double-regulating DMs, but Musk’s war with Australia’s internet cop isn’t over. Here's the latest round in the legal bout. (opens original source in a new tab)Tom Wark·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryIndian physicist Deepak Dhar wins the 2026 Dirac MedalIndian science has a new milestone to celebrate. Deepak Dhar Dirac Medal 2026 is the headline moment, as the renowned statistical physicist joins a select global cohort recognised for shaping how we understand complex systems. What happened On 10 August 2026, the International Centre for Theoretica (opens original source in a new tab)12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryDuroflex Airboost aims to solve India's biggest wellness challenge: Deep SleepAs many as 60% of Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted deep sleep every night. Next-gen sleep technology can help improve spinal support, cooling, and overnight recovery. The importance of sleep is that while most people focus on sleeping longer, sleep experts increasingly point ou (opens original source in a new tab)12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyThe Big 3 VCs back robot testing startup’s $11.5 million Seed raiseAlloy Robotics lands $11.5m from Australia’s VC trinity to slash robot test analysis from a day to 10 minutes. (opens original source in a new tab)Startup Daily·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyWhat to do when your business outgrows your brandThis story behind a rebrand is a reminder that sometimes, our businesses need to find an identity of their own. (opens original source in a new tab)George Hedon·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)WamdaCobi secures $1 million pre-seed led by Lunara PartnersUAE-based customer intelligence startup Cobi has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round led by Lunara Partners, with participation from Plug and Play, Annex Investments and Spring. Founded in 2024 by Darren Edmund and Botlhale Mosoane, Cobi develops an AI-powered customer intelligence platform that analyses behavioural, transactional, product and engagement data to help businesses identify customer changes and recommend actions. The funding will be used to expand enterprise deployments across the (opens original source in a new tab)12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)WamdaArab Therapy closes $2 million pre-Series ABerlin-based and Jordan-born digital mental health startup Arab Therapy has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A round led by Manara Ventures, with participation from Anara Impact Fund and Value Makers Studio (VMS). Founded in 2021 by Jordanian entrepreneurs Dr Tareq Dalbah and Hekmat Al Hasi, Arab Therapy provides Arabic-language mental healthcare through online therapy sessions with licensed specialists, mental health content and AI-powered tools. The startup operates across B2C and B2B models, (opens original source in a new tab)12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryFrom cyber defence to care and contracts: AI100's eighth cohort puts AI to workAI100's eighth cohort spotlights three leaders embedding intelligence into the systems enterprises rely on — data security, healthcare, and contracts. (opens original source in a new tab)12 August 2026
