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Bolna Secures $6.3M Funding for Voice Orchestration Platform
Indian startup Bolna raised $6.3 million from General Catalyst to advance voice technology for customer service and virtual assistants. 75% of revenue now from self-serve customers, highlighting demand for natural conversational software tools. This boosts voice AI integration in apps.
Netflix Overhauls App with Vertical Video Feeds
Netflix announced a major app redesign featuring vertical video feeds tested since May 2025 to rival social media and increase daily engagement. The update adapts to user behaviors in a fragmented digital landscape. It emphasizes software evolution for consumer retention.
Ethos Prepares for First Tech IPO of 2026
Insurance tech firm Ethos, backed by VCs and celebrities since 2021, achieved profitability and eyes IPO as insurtech matures. Software streamlines policy management, claims, and risk assessment via algorithms. Developers focus on quality for investor demands.
Consumers Spend More on Mobile Apps Than Games in 2025
Global in-app purchases hit $85B for non-game apps, up 21% YoY, driven by AI assistants like ChatGPT ($3.4B revenue). Top downloads led by OpenAI, Google Gemini; big tech investments challenge dominance.
Sensor Tower: Total IAP Reaches $167B Boosted by GenAI
2025 IAP revenue grew 10% to $167B, non-gaming surpassing games due to AI services; consumers spent 5.3T hours on apps. AI apps saw 148% download growth; social and short drama also surged.
Gartner Forecasts $2.52T Global AI Spending in 2026
AI spending to rise 44% YoY to $2.52T, led by infrastructure (49% increase in AI servers). Services hit $588B, software $452B; emphasizes outcomes over speculation.
OpenAI Prioritizes Practical Adoption in Health, Science
OpenAI focuses 2026 strategy on deploying frontier AI in enterprises for measurable outcomes like workflow integration. Shifts from models to ROI-proof applications amid rising scrutiny.
IMF Raises Growth Outlook on AI Investment Boom
IMF links global resilience to AI capex cycle despite trade shocks. Warns of systemic risks if adoption lags productivity gains.
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Shutdown Bug from Update
Microsoft issued emergency patch for January 2026 security update causing shutdown failures on some devices. Highlights ongoing OS stability challenges.
Adobe Launches AI Video Editing Tools in Premiere
Adobe introduced AI-powered video editing in Premiere Pro and motion design upgrades in After Effects for faster workflows. Aimed at filmmakers with performance improvements.
CES 2026 Spotlights AI-First Software-Defined Tech
CES emphasized AI, software-defined innovations in mobility, health; FPT advances UAV and digital health ecosystems. Focus on scalable, integrated solutions with partners like NVIDIA.
AI Assistants Dominate Top Mobile App Downloads
All top 10 apps by downloads in 2025 were AI assistants; OpenAI, DeepSeek hold 50% share, big tech at 30%. Improvements in image/video generation fueled growth.