Airbnb stories

Klarna has topped 1 million merchants worldwide as it accelerates into everyday and leisure spending, led by sport, hobby and wellness.

Tetrate launches Built on Envoy, an open source extension hub to speed enterprise adoption of Envoy, especially for AI-heavy workloads.

Sentinel Global rebuilds its AI-driven venture team around GIC veteran Jeremy Kranz and expands Sentinel Labs, targeting a 2026 fundraise.

Language learning platform Preply secures $150 million to boost AI tools and global growth, valuing the business at $1.2 billion.

Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.

In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.

Commvault unveils Clumio for Apache Iceberg on AWS, offering air-gapped, Iceberg-aware backups to strengthen AI and analytics data lakehouse security.

Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.

Tray.ai launches an AI-powered ITSM Agent that automates routine IT support, cutting human tickets by 75%, boosting efficiency across major firms.

In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.

Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.