January 18, 2026
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Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer, editor, and co-founder of TechStartups.com based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She covers early-stage startups, AI, emerging technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When she’s not writing about innovation, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with her family and children, hiking, and exploring God’s majestic creation.


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IBM to acquire Software AG’s Integration Business for $2.3 billion to boost its hybrid cloud and AI offerings 
Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023


IBM announced on Monday it would acquire Software AG’s enterprise integration platforms, StreamSets and webMethods, for €2.13 billion ($2.33 billion). This strategic move is aimed at strengthening IBM’s presence in the hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) markets. StreamSets and […]


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Google will turn off cookies on January 4 for 30 million people, or 1% of Chrome users
Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2023


In its ongoing efforts to comply with privacy regulations, Google made a significant announcement on Thursday. Starting January 4th, the company said it plans to start the phase-out of the long-anticipated third-party cookies in Chrome. The move will impact 1% […]


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HealthTech startup Patientory partners with WIVA in a capital raise to democratize access to healthcare data
Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2023


About 40% of adults in the United States grapple with chronic illnesses, regularly navigating various facets of the country’s healthcare system, according to data from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. This results in their health records being scattered […]


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GM’s Cruise lays off 900 employees, or 24% of its workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023


General Motors’ Cruise announced in an internal memo on Thursday that it will lay off 900 employees or 24% of its workforce, the automotive giant confirmed to CNBC. This workforce reduction adds to the recent challenges faced by the Robotaxi […]


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H&R Block launches AI tax filing assistant ahead of tax season
Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023


Tax preparation company H&R Block has unveiled a new conversational AI chatbot called AI Tax Assist to assist taxpayers in the upcoming tax season. This generative artificial intelligence chatbot is accessible through the paid versions of H&R Block’s DIY tax […]


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Chinese AI startup 01.AI to raise $200 million to build the next generation of open-source AI models
Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023


Beijing-based 01.AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup founded by former Google China chief Lee Kai-fu, is raising up to $200 million in fresh funding, according to an exclusive report from Reuters. The move to raise funds comes amid a surge […]


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AllSpice.io raises $6 million in additional funding for its hardware collaboration platform
Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023


In the past, developing hardware products used to be a lengthy process involving years of research and development. However, in today’s fast-paced tech landscape, companies can’t afford to spend that much time, as by the time they launch, the technology […]


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Tesla to roll out software updates for over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. to resolve Autopilot ‘defect’
Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023


Tesla is pushing software updates to nearly every Tesla car sold in the United States to address a defect in the company’s Autopilot system, making it the largest-ever in Tesla history Tesla is rolling out software updates for almost every […]


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Meta sued for using copyrighted books for AI training
Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023


Did Meta break the law? Authors are claiming that the company used their books without permission. According to a recent filing in a copyright infringement lawsuit, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, allegedly ignored legal warnings about […]


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Fintech startup Apex Fintech confidentially files for US IPO
Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2023


Apex Fintech Solutions, a powerhouse in clearing services, announced on Tuesday that it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a renewed push to go public. Apex did not disclose […]


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TikTok surpasses $10 billion in consumer spending, first non-game app to do so
Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2023


TikTok just hit a major milestone by becoming the first non-game mobile app to rake in over $10 billion in consumer spending across both the Apple App Store and Google Play, according to a recent report by the app analytics […]


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OpenView Weighs Next Steps After Deep Layoffs: Return Investors’ Capital or Rebuild with New Funds?
Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2023


Last week, OpenView Ventures made headlines after the venture capital firm abruptly shut down its operations. The firm also laid off a significant portion of its staff and put a halt to investments in new startups. Now, the company finds […]


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Chinese chip startup Changxin seeks to raise new funding at $19.51 billion valuation; delays IPO
Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2023


Chinese chip maker Changxin Memory Technologies Inc (CXMT) has decided to postpone its planned initial public offering (IPO) originally set for earlier this year, making it the latest Chinese company to cancel its IPO debut due to volatile market conditions. […]


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Fintech startup SumUp raises $307 million, defying funding slump
Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2023


London-based payments startup SumUp announced on Monday that it secured 285 million euros (approximately $306.6 million) in new funding. The funding round was led by Sixth Street Growth, the growth arm of global investment firm Sixth Street, and saw participation […]


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TikTok to buy $1.5 billion majority stake in Indonesia’s biggest e-commerce platform Tokopedia
Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2023


TikTok is gearing up for a comeback in the Indonesian e-commerce scene with a $1.5 billion investment in Indonesia’s biggest e-commerce platform Tokopedia. TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, announced on Monday that it will spend $840 million to acquire a […]


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Generative AI startup Mistral AI secures $415 million in second funding round
Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2023


French open-source AI startup Mistral AI said on Monday it had raised 385 million euros (about $415 million) in its second funding round in seven months, led by investors such as Andreessen-Horowitz and LightSpeed Ventures. The funding comes less than […]


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More than 10 million people joined X (formerly Twitter) so far this December
Nickie Louise Posted On December 8, 2023


More than 10 million people signed up for X (formerly Twitter) so far in December, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a post on the social media platform on Thursday. This equates to an impressive average of 61,000 signups per […]


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Malta’s allure for startups: Strong ecosystem and access to funding
Nickie Louise Posted On December 7, 2023


Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is exhilarating, but startups face numerous challenges. From crafting a solid business plan to assembling a skilled team and implementing targeted marketing, each step is critical. Yet, securing funding often emerges as the linchpin for […]


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AI startup Rhythms emerges from stealth with $26 million in funding to transform the future of work
Nickie Louise Posted On December 7, 2023


Rhythms, a new AI startup founded by Vetri Vellore who previously sold his company to Microsoft, has emerged from stealth mode with $26 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Greenoaks and Madrona with participation from Accel, and […]


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Actility secures €16 million to lead the boom in low-power IoT market and propel sector consolidation
Nickie Louise Posted On December 7, 2023


While artificial intelligence grabs all the attention in the news, there’s another sector quietly making waves, and it’s not getting the recognition it deserves, despite nearing $1 trillion in spending. According to recent research by Statista indicates that global spending on the […]


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