Web Summit’s 2024 Women in Tech report reveals ongoing challenges with gender inequality, from unequal pay to funding struggles. Despite this, 76% of women feel empowered to lead, and there’s optimism around AI’s role in driving change.

As Mainnet 2024 concluded, leaders discussed RWA growth, DeFi’s re-emergence, and institutional engagement. The final day saw key announcements from Solana and RISC Zero, pushing crypto innovation forward.

Boston Dynamics updates Spot robot with new acoustic vibration sensing and digital twin capabilities, enhancing predictive maintenance. Orbit software adds multi-docking support and global cloud availability for expanded robot fleet management.

AWS Startups and FBRC.ai present Culver Cup LIVE!, where eight finalists from a GenAI film competition will compete at the Culver Theater in Los Angeles. The event is part of LA Tech Week and will feature AI-generated short films created using cutting-edge technology.

Readyverse Studios partners with Wētā Workshop and Neo Tokyo for OPEN, a groundbreaking AAA battle royale game featuring iconic IPs like Reebok and Ready Player One. Now in development for PC and consoles.

OnChain Studios has launched Toyken Market and The Digital Toy Exchange, enhancing the digital toy ownership experience. Users can now buy and sell Cryptoys using Toyken or USDC, reinforcing OnChain Studios’ leadership in the digital toy space.

Discover SIX, an innovative app revolutionizing emotional fitness by identifying Key Moments tied to brain chemistry. Backed by 20 years of neuroscience research, SIX empowers users to enhance their well-being and achieve greater fulfillment in life.

Oklo Inc. has finalized a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy, enabling site investigations in Idaho for its advanced fission power plant. This key step positions Oklo as a leader in clean energy technology, focused on timely deployment and commercialization.

Morpher integrates its oracle services with Radix Network, offering real-time, secure market data for decentralized applications. This innovative system improves accuracy and reliability, addressing the limitations of traditional oracles.

Longshot announces $8M in funding to develop a cannon for launching materials into orbit. With recent achievements including a $2M Air Force contract and reaching Mach 4.6, the company aims to revolutionize the orbital economy.