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Claude-powered AI coding agent deletes production database and backups in 9 seconds

Daniel Levi Posted On April 28, 2026

On Friday afternoon, a single API call erased months of business data in nine seconds. The command came from an AI coding agent running on Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 model through the Cursor development tool, according to a report from Tom’s […]

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OpenAI is reportedly developing AI phone to compete with Apple’s iPhone

Daniel Levi Posted On April 28, 2026

OpenAI may be preparing its boldest move yet into consumer hardware. A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, first spotted by 9to5Mac, points to a smartphone in development, with mass production targeted for 2028. If that timeline holds, OpenAI would […]

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How Tim Sykes Built a Scalable Trading Education Business

Nickie Louise Posted On April 28, 2026

Tim Sykes has built one of the most recognizable brands in the penny stock trading space. What stands out, however, is less his individual trading record and more the business he built around teaching others. Sykes began trading penny stocks […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – April 27 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On April 27, 2026

It’s Monday, April 27, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s rounds highlight a surge in capital flowing into AI-native systems, robotics, quantum computing, and applied fintech. From billion-dollar bets on next-generation “self-learning” AI […]

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Ineffable Intelligence raises $1.1B seed at $5.1B valuation to build ‘superlearner’ AI that learns like humans

Nickie Louise Posted On April 27, 2026

A new AI startup from David Silver just pulled off something rarely seen in Europe: a $1.1 billion seed round. The company, Ineffable Intelligence, now carries a $5.1 billion valuation, setting a new bar for early-stage funding across the region […]

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HawkEye 360 targets $2.4B valuation in IPO as space tech listings heat up

Daniel Levi Posted On April 27, 2026

HawkEye 360 is stepping into the public markets with a clear signal: space data is no longer a niche play. The Virginia-based company said Monday it plans to reach a valuation of up to $2.42 billion in a U.S. initial […]

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SquareMind raises $18M to launch AI-powered skin exam robot in U.S. and Europe

Nickie Louise Posted On April 27, 2026

Skin checks are among the most common procedures in dermatology, yet access is worsening. Clinics are booked out for months, doctors are under pressure, and early signs can slip through when time is short. SquareMind thinks it can change that […]

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Joby Aviation launches first electric air taxi flights in New York City, cuts JFK trips to 7 minutes

Daniel Levi Posted On April 27, 2026

New York just got a glimpse of what commuting could look like if traffic were no longer the default. Joby Aviation has started flying its electric air taxis across the city, turning a long drive between Manhattan and JFK Airport […]

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Microsoft no longer has exclusive access to OpenAI, opening AI models to AWS and Google Cloud

Nickie Louise Posted On April 27, 2026

Microsoft just gave up one of its biggest advantages in AI—and the ripple effects are already showing up across the cloud market. OpenAI and Microsoft announced on Monday a revamped partnership that ends Microsoft’s exclusive access and allows OpenAI to serve […]

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Top Tech News Today, April 27, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On April 27, 2026

It’s Monday, April 27, 2026, and here are the top tech stories making waves today — from AI and startups to regulation and Big Tech. In the past 24 hours, the AI story took a more concrete turn. This is […]

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China blocks Meta’s $2B AI startup acquisition, orders unwind of Manus deal

Nickie Louise Posted On April 27, 2026

China just drew a hard line in the sand for global AI deals. On Monday, the country’s top economic planner ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a fast-rising AI startup with Chinese roots. The directive effectively shuts […]

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KuCoin launches crypto payments on Mastercard global network in Australia, enabling real-world spending

Nickie Louise Posted On April 24, 2026

Crypto has spent years promising everyday utility. Now, one of the industry’s largest exchanges is trying to close that gap at the checkout counter. KuCoin said it is rolling out direct crypto payments for eligible users in Australia through Mastercard’s global […]

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Starlink prints billions. SpaceX burns it on AI

Daniel Levi Posted On April 24, 2026

Elon Musk has spent years selling Mars as the endgame for SpaceX. The latest glimpse into its finances tells a different story. The company is pouring billions into artificial intelligence, turning what was once a rocket business into an AI […]

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Cohere acquires German AI company Aleph Alpha as $600M investment fuels European expansion

Daniel Levi Posted On April 24, 2026

Canadian AI lab Cohere said Friday it plans to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha, a move to accelerate its expansion across Europe’s growing sovereign AI market. The acquisition, still subject to regulatory approval, comes alongside a planned $600 million […]

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Top Tech News Today, April 24, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On April 24, 2026

It’s Friday, April 24, 2026, and here are the top tech stories making waves today — from AI and startups to regulation and Big Tech. The battle for AI is no longer theoretical—it’s unfolding across factories, balance sheets, and government […]

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REAL partners with RWA Inc. to build infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets

Daniel Levi Posted On April 24, 2026

Tokenized real-world assets continue to gain traction, and the race is shifting from hype to infrastructure. REAL and RWA Inc. have just signed on to work together, aiming to close the gap between asset issuance and on-chain investor access. REAL, […]

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DeepSeek launches V4 AI models to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic a year after breakthrough

Daniel Levi Posted On April 24, 2026

DeepSeek is back, and it’s not easing into the spotlight. A year after its earlier model rattled Silicon Valley and forced a rethink on how much it really costs to build advanced AI, the Hangzhou-based startup has introduced a new flagship […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – April 23 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On April 23, 2026

It’s Thursday, April 23, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s rounds make one thing clear: AI is moving past experimentation and into production systems where reliability, governance, and real-world utility matter more than […]

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OpenAI launches GPT-5.5 with advanced coding, pushes deeper into AI agents and autonomous work

Nickie Louise Posted On April 23, 2026

OpenAI has released GPT-5.5, its latest artificial intelligence model, advancing its push into systems that can handle real-world work with less human input. The new model lands less than two months after GPT-5.4, underscoring how quickly the AI race is […]

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