April 16, 2026

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Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI: The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers. Read More

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI: Antioch raised a $8.5 million seed round to create simulation tools for a new generation of robot builders. Read More

Monarch Tractor's collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar: The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly. Read More

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Morning Must-Reads

Canva's AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you: The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts. Read More

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster: Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds. Read More

Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker: Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021. Read More

Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM shortage: Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The price of the Meta Quest 3 is going up by $100 to $599.99. Read More

Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO: Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering. Read More

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Last but Not Least

OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents: OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity. Read More

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