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Making business sense of technology trends: product launches, cloud, chips and the companies behind them.

Workday opens UAE operations with new Dubai office and AI study
Workday says it has launched operations in the United Arab Emirates and published survey findings claiming 90% of UAE employees use AI at least weekly.

Branch launches high yield savings inside Uber Pro Card
The embedded finance provider says gig drivers and couriers can earn up to 3.25% APY by keeping an average daily balance of $500 or more.

Volantis raises $88M to attack AI memory wall with photonics
The semiconductor startup says its photonic interconnect links compute chips to pooled memory, with first inference engines promised to customers in 2027.

Cars.com names Trent Ziegler CFO, succeeding Sonia Jain
The online automotive marketplace said Ziegler joins from fintech holding company FairSquare and formally takes over as chief financial officer on November 6, 2026.

Grindr to acquire telehealth provider Freddie for $250 million
The dating app says its first major acquisition will bring PrEP prescriptions, testing and refills into the Grindr app through a regulated telehealth business.

Foresight to delist Tel Aviv shares, keep Nasdaq ADS listing
The Israeli 3D perception company said dual-listing costs prompted the move, with TASE trading in its ordinary shares ending January 1, 2027.

Bain Capital Takes Minority Stake in Kahua Above $1 Billion
The construction software company said the growth investment will fund AI and product development after it reached $100 million in annualized revenue.