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Usage of voice AI in sales, marketing, customer support, and consumer applications has shot up in the last few years. As a result, model providers have seen increased business, along with investor interest. On the back of this demand, today, Deepgram said that it has raised $130 million in a Series C round led by AVP at a $1.3 billion valuation. The round also saw existing investors such as Alkeon, In-Q-Tel, Madrona, Tiger, Wing, and Y Combinator put in more money. Plus, new investors like Alumni Ventures, Columbia University, Princeville Capital, Twilio, and SAP joined the round. The company has raised…
Sports merchandising giant Fanatics announced on Tuesday the launch of Fanatics Studios, a media and entertainment studio established as a joint venture with OBB Media.Fanatics Studios will create, produce and distribute content at the intersection of sports and culture, the company said in a release. This will include feature films, documentaries, scripted and unscripted content, live events and digital series. OBB Media founder and CEO Michael Ratner will serve as CEO of the company. “I’m incredibly excited about launching Fanatics Studios and adding an important content and media business to our growing sports platform that also supports all of our…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:45 PM ET, Mon January 12, 2026 AmaWaterways is kicking off 2026 by unveiling a fresh, new brand identity.The rebrand, which will debut publicly this month, is intended to reflect “who we are today and where we are going,” says Catherine Powell, chief executive officer of AmaWaterways, which has 29 ships sailing on four continents. “There is a warmth and elegance to the new colors, and a more authentic way in which we are expressing ourselves that feels true to the AmaWaterways spirit,” she adds. “We are bringing our personality, passion and sense of discovery…
Apple is launching a new Creator Studio subscription bundle that offers access to six creative apps as well as premium content in iWork apps, the company announced on Tuesday. The bundle costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year and includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac. It also includes premium content for Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. Later, the bundle will include Freeform for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. College students and educators can subscribe for $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Apple…
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.As hyperscalers like Nvidia, Amazon, Google and Meta announce more and more data center projects, cries of a bubble have been growing. Some say the sector is already overbuilding for a market that is still in its infancy with many unknowns ahead. There are also concerns that the financing…
Active England Tours has launched a new B2B focused trade-facing brand created to serve tour operators and travel advisors seeking active adventure experiences across the U.K. set to launch in 2027.The new Adventure by AE marks the next phase of Active England’s evolution responding to growing demand for deeper regional access across the U.K. As part of the launch, Scotland is now fully operating under the Adventure by AE umbrella. “Adventure by AE allows us to grow in a way that feels true to who we are,” said Will Cairns, Founder and Managing Director of Active England in a statement.…
ElevenLabs, the AI voice generation startup, crossed $330 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), CEO Mati Staniszewski said in an interview with Bloomberg. “Really, what this [growth in ARR] shows is that trajectory across the company. We started the company in 2022 and launched the first product in 2023. It took us 20 months to reach $100 million in ARR, 10 months to reach $200 million, and five months to reach the current number,” he said. Staniszewski mentioned that both Fortune 500 companies and startups are adopting its voice agent technology, which uses company data and knowledge bases to power…
ROME (AP) — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics.The House of the Griffins was first discovered during the excavations in the early 20th century of the Palatine Hill, the verdant hill that rises up from the Roman Forum and dominates views of central Rome today with its striking red brick ruins.The hill, located just off the Colosseum, was the site of temples and homes of leading citizens during Rome’s Republican era, which is traditionally…
JPMorgan Chase CFO Jeremy Barnum hinted Tuesday the industry could fight President Donald Trump’s demand for credit card price controls, saying “everything’s on the table.” “If you wind up with weakly supported directives to radically change our business that aren’t justified, you have to assume that everything’s on the table,” Barnum said in a call with reporters following JPMorgan’s fourth-quarter earnings report. “We owe that to shareholders.”Barnum was responding to a question about whether banks would choose to litigate to block Trump’s demand, made late Friday, that card companies cap interest rates at 10% for a year. Last year, the…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 2:10 PM ET, Mon January 12, 2026 MSC Cruises is bringing “Dirty Dancing: In Concert” to MSC Poesia later this year.Starting May 11, MSC Poesia will become the third ship in the cruise line’s fleet to feature the 90-minute live-to-film concert created by Lionsgate and GEA Live, in addition to MSC World America and MSC Virtuosa. “Following the incredible response we have seen since the launch on MSC World America and MSC Virtuosa, we’re excited to be able to offer it on more of our ships for our guests to enjoy this truly one-of-a-kind experience…