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New types of design tools, such as Perpexity’s Visual Electric, Figma’s Weavy, Flora, and Krea, have become popular over the past few years thanks to AI. These tools promise to leverage AI to help product teams, including designers, iterate on variations quickly. Dessn, a new design startup currently backed by $6 million, believes design tools that don’t allow you to work directly with the codebase can limit your ability to imagine new workflows and features. That’s why Dessn has developed technology that allows startups to run their codebases in the cloud with no setup costs. To do this, we abstract…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Tuesday. If you are a big person Amazon For users, orders can arrive much faster. The e-commerce giant this morning announced plans to roll out 30-minute delivery in dozens of U.S. cities. Stock futures are falling before the bell after yesterday’s strong trading.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Selective hearingJaap Ariens | Nurfoto | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump didn’t mince words yesterday about Iran’s counter-proposal, telling reporters that Iran’s proposal to end the war is “garbage” and…
Reuters — Ukrainian authorities on Monday named President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major corruption investigation, a move likely to increase pressure on the presidential administration at a sensitive time in the war with Russia. Kiev’s political class was shaken last year by a wide-ranging investigation that sparked public outrage and prompted the resignation of Andriy Yermak, a former top adviser and Mr. Zelenskiy’s right-hand man. Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities said in a statement that Yermak is suspected of participating in a criminal group that laundered approximately $10.5 million through luxury housing developments on…
Megan Fox & Brian Austin GreenMegan Fox and Brian Austin Green have plenty of experience co-parenting. So the Jennifer’s Body star and Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, who has children Noah, Bodhi, and Journey, are trying to follow some important rules. “It’s number one,” Brian told E! News for April 2024: “It’s about making sure everything is always centered around the children’s experience.” Because, in his words, the breakup “is going to affect the kids. The only choice is how it affects the kids.” As part of that, Brian continued, he recognizes the importance of “picking your battles.””If the person you…
Check out the companies making the biggest pre-market moves: Moderna — The biotech company rose nearly 9% after a U.S. citizen tested positive for hantavirus. Another American has developed symptoms of the virus but has not yet tested positive, according to the Associated Press. Moderna announced last week that it is in the early stages of developing a hantavirus vaccine. Lumentum — Shares rose nearly 5% on news that the company would join the Nasdaq 100 index. Monday.com — The software company soared 26% after reporting higher profits and revenue in its first-quarter financial report. The company said in a…
There are singers, and then there are idols… and then there are questions about what it’s like to be an American Idol singer.Well, Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough, and Kyra Richardson made it all the way to the Season 24 finale, so that might be a hint. The finale will air live on ABC and Disney+ on May 11th at 8pm EST. Before the winner is revealed, fans will watch the trio’s Hometown Heroes celebration and performances from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. They aren’t the only artists on stage either. This week’s guest mentors Alicia Keys, Brad…
The Argentina captain is included in the reserve squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but his participation has not been announced.Published May 12, 2026May 12, 2026Lionel Messi’s participation in the FIFA World Cup has been the subject of fans’ doubts in recent months, but those concerns may be put to rest after he was included in Argentina’s reserve squad for the tournament.The global soccer superstar was among the 55 players named in the initial World Cup roster by Lionel Scaloni on Monday, but the 38-year-old is yet to fully confirm his availability as Argentina aim to defend their title.Messi…
Focus on Pixel Art | Moments | Getty ImagesFor most filers, the tax deadline is fast approaching. But thanks to a federal court ruling, millions of Americans could still qualify for tax refunds on pandemic-era penalties and interest.The issue stems from recent decisions such as Kwon v. United States, which held that the IRS should not have assessed certain penalties and interest from January 20, 2020 to July 10, 2023. This includes the federal COVID-19 disaster period through May 11, 2023, plus an additional 60 days. The court’s decision was based on an interpretation of the tax law provisions that…
After a surge in customer support calls last holiday season, Amazon Ring evaluated more than 40 AI voice vendors before selecting startup Vapi to handle its incoming phone traffic. Currently, Ring routes 100% of its incoming calls through Vapi’s platform. The deal enabled Vapi to raise $50 million in Series B led by Peak XV Partners, giving it a post-money valuation of about $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter. Ring turned to Vapi in the middle of the fourth quarter of last year when it was considering whether to expand its call center capacity, rely more on…
The TikTok app logo can be seen in this photo illustration taken on November 18, 2024 in Warsaw, Poland. Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesAs governments around the world seek to protect children from the harms of social media, the European Union plans to crack down on social media companies and target the “addictive design” features of TikTok and Instagram. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Denmark that the region will take action against certain features on social media platforms by the end of the…