Tech Roundup: Mar 10 (5 stories)
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Tue 10th March 2026
Spanish HR software startup Factorial is in talks to raise funding that could double its valuation to $2 billion, highlighting the growing interest in enterprise solutions. Meanwhile, AI voice startup ElevenLabs aims for an IPO within two to three years, positioning itself as a pioneer in the European AI sector. OpenAI's acquisition of Promptfoo emphasizes the urgency for companies to ensure the safety of AI technologies in business applications. Additionally, Apple has postponed its smart home display launch, reflecting ongoing challenges in integrating advanced AI and Siri into its products.
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Software Startup Factorial in Funding Talks at $2 Billion Value
Bloomberg Technology 9 Mar 2026, 12:16pmFactorial, a Spanish startup supplying human resources software to enterprises, is in early discussions to raise new funding that will double its valuation to $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
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AI Startup ElevenLabs Aims to Be IPO-Ready in Two or Three Years
Bloomberg Technology 9 Mar 2026, 6:31pmAI voice startup ElevenLabs plans to be ready for an initial public offering in two to three years, according to Chief Executive Officer Mati Staniszewski, potentially making it one of the first artificial intelligence companies started in Europe to prepare for an IPO.
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OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents
TechCrunch 9 Mar 2026, 5:49pmThis deal underscores how frontier labs are scrambling to prove their technology can be used safely in critical business operations.
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Apple Postpones Smart Home Display Launch as It Waits for New AI and Siri
Bloomberg Technology 9 Mar 2026, 6:42pmApple Inc.’s artificial intelligence struggles are rippling through its product plans, forcing the company to delay a long-in-the-works smart home display until later this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Alger's Ankur Crawford: Demand for Compute is Insatiable
Bloomberg Technology 9 Mar 2026, 7:53pmAlger Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager Ankur Crawford discusses an insatiable demand for AI computing, gold, and a "directionless" and "choppy" market. She talks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)