CRKD, a company that specializes in gaming accessories, has announced the launch of its latest product: the NEO S Wireless Collectible Controller. The NEO S is a Bluetooth-enabled controller that works with various platforms, such as Nintendo Switch, PC, mobile devices, and Smart TVs. It also features nine different designs, three of which are Special…
Google unveils Gemini, a powerful AI chatbot that can outsmart humans
Google has announced a major overhaul of its generative AI service, formerly known as Google Bard, and renamed it as Gemini. The new name reflects the dual nature of the service, which can act as both a chatbot and a content creator. Gemini is powered by the Gemini Ultra 1.0 model, which Google claims is…
Dataïads appoints Benjamin Coiffé to boost European expansion
Dataïads, a French SaaS company that creates personalized landing pages for e-commerce advertising campaigns, has appointed Benjamin Coiffé as a Client Partner to lead its growth in key European regions such as Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Coiffé brings over 18 years of industry experience from Google and Triplelift, and will also focus on strategic sectors…
Colleen Cash joins duPont REGISTRY Group and Sotheby’s Motorsport as dual leader
duPont REGISTRY Group, the leader in luxury and exotic cars, and RM Sotheby’s, the world’s top auction house, have appointed Colleen Cash as their new dual leader. Cash will serve as President of Sotheby’s Motorsport and Chief Digital Officer of duPont REGISTRY Group, creating a unified experience for both platforms. Cash is a seasoned executive…
Fixtaia invests £10 million in Nash Squared, a global tech solutions firm
LONDON, UK: Fixtaia Limited, a private investment company, has announced that it has completed an investment of £10 million in Nash Squared group, a leading global provider of technology solutions and talent acquisition, as part of a refinancing by Nash Squared. The investment was made through the subscription of £10 million fixed rate unsecured 15%…
How German Companies Are Thriving in the U.S. Market: A 2024 Outlook
What do German companies have in common with the U.S. economy? A lot, according to the latest report from the German American Chambers of Commerce (AHK USA). The 2024 German American Business Outlook (GABO) reveals the optimism, growth, and innovation of the German business community in the U.S., as well as the challenges and opportunities…
Carrefour to buy 25 Casino Group’s stores in France
PARIS: Carrefour, the French retail giant, has agreed to buy 25 hypermarkets and supermarkets from its rival Casino Group, in a deal that will reshape the country’s grocery landscape. The deal, which was announced on Friday, follows a memorandum of understanding signed by Casino and another retailer, Groupement Les Mousquetaires, on 24 January 2024. Under…
L’Oréal and Prada join forces for Miu Miu beauty products
PARIS, FRANCE: L’Oréal Groupe and Prada S.p.A have signed a long-term license agreement to create and distribute luxury beauty products for the Miu Miu brand, a unique and experimental fashion label founded by Miuccia Prada in 1993. The partnership will leverage Miu Miu’s distinctive style and L’Oréal’s expertise in fragrances, which are expected to launch…
Groupe SNEF to buy 75.72% stake in VISIATIV for €170.7 million
PARIS, FRANCE: Groupe SNEF, a leading French engineering and services company, announced on Tuesday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with the main shareholders of ALLIATIV, the controlling shareholder of VISIATIV, a company specialized in digital transformation and innovation for SMEs and mid-cap companies. The deal, which is expected to close in the first…
Aperam reports lower earnings and shipments in 2023 amid market crisis
AMSTERDAM: Aperam, a leading global stainless steel producer, announced its results for the full year and the fourth quarter of 2023, showing a decline in earnings and shipments due to the challenging market conditions. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of EUR 304 million in 2023, compared to EUR 1,129 million in 2022, a decrease…
Sensorion raises €50.5 million to advance hearing loss therapies
Sensorion, a biotech company focused on developing novel treatments for hearing loss disorders, announced today that it has raised €50.5 million from a group of investors, including existing shareholders Redmile Group, Invus and Sofinnova Partners, and new US healthcare specialists funds. The company will issue 88.6 million new shares at €0.57 each. The funds will…
Victrex Plc reports 22% drop in Q1 revenue amid weak end-markets
LONDON, UK: Victrex Plc, a world leader in high performance polymer solutions, announced a 22% decline in Q1 revenue due to challenging conditions in several end-markets, such as Electronics, Energy & Industrial and Value Added Resellers (VAR). The company, which delivers sustainable products that enable environmental and societal benefit in multiple sectors, said its Q1…