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Norwegian AI Startup Riff Secures $16M Series A to Expand Vibe Coding Platform

Norwegian startup Riff has secured $16 million in Series A funding to expand its vibe coding platform that enables businesses to create AI applications without extensive coding knowledge. The funding round was led by Northzone with participation from several European investors. The company reports strong customer retention rates as it launches its expanded AI product suite.

Major Funding Round for Norwegian AI Startup

Oslo-based technology company Riff, formerly known as Databutton, has reportedly secured $16 million in Series A funding according to recent announcements. The investment round was led by venture capital firm Northzone with participation from Norwegian investors Skyfall Ventures and Sondo Capital, Finnish Maki.vc, Berlin-based Global Founders Capital, and Illusian, the family office of Supercell founder Ilkka Paananen. This latest funding brings the company’s total capital raised to $21 million.

by Elijah Porter
InnovationSoftwareTechnology

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 Begin Receiving One UI 8 in the US, With One UI 8.5 Already in Development

Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 in the United States. Concurrently, sources indicate that development for the subsequent One UI 8.5, based on a newer build of Android, is nearly finished.

One UI 8 Reaches US Foldables

The latest major software update for Samsung’s foldable smartphones is now becoming available to users in the United States. According to reports, the One UI 8 update has started rolling out for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, bringing a host of new features and system improvements to these devices. This marks a significant step in Samsung’s software support lifecycle for its innovative form-factor phones.

by Elijah Porter
InnovationSoftwareTechnology

IoT Middleware Market Set for Explosive Growth, Projected to Reach $6.1 Billion by 2032

IoT middleware market value is expected to surge from $1.54 billion in 2023 to $6.106 billion by 2032, according to industry analysis. Growing adoption across manufacturing, healthcare and smart cities is fueling demand for seamless connectivity and data management solutions.

Market Set for Substantial Expansion

The Internet of Things middleware market is positioned for substantial growth through the next decade, with analysts projecting the sector will expand from $1.54 billion in 2023 to approximately $6.106 billion by 2032. According to market research, this represents a compound annual growth rate of 16.58% from 2024 through the forecast period. Industry sources indicate that escalating IoT adoption across multiple sectors is primarily driving this expansion as organizations seek to manage increasing numbers of connected devices efficiently.

by Aaron Vale