October 28, 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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AI chip startup Untether launches energy-efficient AI chip for autonomous vehicles and edge tech; eyes $102B market by 2027
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Three years have passed since we last featured Untether AI, a Toronto startup advancing ultra-efficient, high-performance AI chips to unlock new possibilities in AI applications. Since then, the Untether team has spent years refining chips that bring AI capabilities to […]


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Cybersecurity startup Filigran raises $35M to empower global companies with proactive threat intelligence tools
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Global organizations today face an escalating volume and sophistication of cyber threats that strain security teams and leave critical infrastructures vulnerable. Many lack the resources or tools to anticipate potential threats, leaving gaps in preparedness and response. Now, one cybersecurity […]


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Nvidia overtakes Apple to become the world’s most valuable company
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Nvidia surpassed Apple on Friday to claim the top spot as the world’s most valuable company, riding high on soaring demand for its AI-focused chips. This news comes only four months after Nvidia briefly overtook Microsoft and Apple before Apple […]


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Alphabet’s self-driving car startup Waymo secures $5.6 billion funding as robotaxi race heats up
Nickie Louise Posted On October 25, 2024


Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit Waymo has just closed a $5.6 billion funding round, marking its biggest capital raise to date. The Series C round was led by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, with participation from major backers like Andreessen Horowitz, Perry […]


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China’s driverless car startup WeRide secures $120M in IPO, adds $320.5M through private placement
Nickie Louise Posted On October 25, 2024


China’s self-driving startup WeRide has raised $440.5 million through its U.S. IPO and a private placement on Friday, marking a promising sign as more Chinese companies head to U.S. markets. The IPO reflects positive investor interest and a shift toward […]


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Bluesky closes $15 million Series A funding as user base surpasses 13 million, plans to roll out subscriptions
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2024

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber [Photo: courtesy of Bluesky]

Decentralized social media startup Bluesky has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Alumni Ventures, True Ventures, SevenX, Amir Shevat of Darkmode, Kubernetes co-creator Joe Beda, and others. This funding follows Bluesky’s […]


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Concentric AI raises $45 million in series B funding to autonomously secure business-critical data
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2024


In May 2022, we reported on Concentric AI after the San Jose, California-based startup raised $14.5 million in Series A funding to tackle one of the biggest data security challenges facing enterprises today. A lot has changed since then. In […]


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Former OpenAI researcher says company violated copyright law and destroyed the internet
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2024


In November 2023, Sam Altman was fired as the CEO of OpenAI after the board lost confidence in his leadership. Just days later, reports emerged suggesting the decision was tied to concerns about a potential AI breakthrough that some OpenAI […]


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Tesla to launch paid robotaxis service next year
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2024


At Tesla’s robotaxi event on October 10, Elon Musk introduced the “Cybercab,” a two-seater vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, fully controlled by cameras and artificial intelligence. Just two weeks later, Musk revealed that Tesla is planning to start […]


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Teen commits suicide after intense emotional bond with Character.AI chatbot
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


In just two years, AI has moved from a distant, futuristic concept to mainstream adoption, largely driven by the popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. From enhancing productivity to providing quick answers, people have incorporated AI into their […]


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Data Quality Co-Op secures $1.25M in funding to transform how businesses handle and evaluate data quality
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


The global first-party data market is expected to surpass $140 billion by 2025, according to ESOMAR. However, as businesses increasingly depend on first-party data, challenges related to fraud, inconsistent quality, and transparency are becoming more pressing. Seeing these challenges firsthand, […]


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Apple and Goldman Sachs fined over $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers; agree to pay the fine
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


Goldman Sachs and Apple have agreed to pay $89 million in fines and refunds after violating consumer protection laws through their joint Apple Card business. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the settlement on Wednesday, citing the impact […]


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Archy secures $15 million in series A funding to transform dental practices with AI
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


Dental practices in the U.S. have been facing several significant challenges, including a staffing shortage that has reduced capacity by an estimated 10%. This issue could worsen as more than 30% of dental assistants and hygienists plan to retire in […]


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Lilium, the ‘air taxi’ startup once valued at $3.3 billion, now on the brink of insolvency
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


Lilium, a German flying taxi startup, has been on our radar since it first captured our attention in 2019 with its vision of transforming urban travel through unmanned air taxis. Fast forward nearly a decade, and the company now faces […]


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Robotics AI startup Physical Intelligence is seeking to raise $300 million at a $2 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Just months after securing $70 million in seed funding from Greenoaks and five other investors, robotics AI startup Physical Intelligence is reportedly gearing up to raise hundreds of millions more as it pushes forward with plans to connect AI and […]


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Interface.ai raises $30M to bring AI-powered customer automation to banks and financial institutions
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024

Interface.ai founders

Interface.ai, a tech startup that provides AI-driven customer automation platforms for banks and credit unions, has raised $30 million in its first round of outside funding led by Avataar Venture Partners. The round included $20 million in equity and $10 […]


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TikTok parent ByteDance fires intern for planting malicious code in AI models, denies sabotage claims
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained widespread adoption since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, revolutionizing areas like personalized recommendations and automated decision-making. However, without adequate safeguards, even small disruptions can distort AI outputs, leading to inaccurate or harmful responses. […]


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Horizon Robotics raises $696 million in biggest Hong Kong IPO of 2024
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Last week, Horizon Robotics was in the spotlight with reports hinting at an upcoming IPO in Hong Kong. Now, that IPO has arrived. According to a term sheet seen by Reuters, the nine-year-old autonomous driving startup has priced its shares […]


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5 Proven Ways Blockchain Startups Can Drive User Adoption Quickly
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Driving user adoption is a defining challenge for blockchain startups today. You may have a groundbreaking decentralized application, but you risk fading into obscurity without active daily users. Ultimately, user adoption separates blockchain innovations with temporary hype from those making […]


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Nebius, AI Spin-Off from Russia’s Yandex, Surges 5.6% in IPO Debut
Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024


Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based startup that spun out from the breakup of Russian tech giant Yandex, made its much-anticipated debut on Wall Street with an initial public offering (IPO). After some early turbulence, the company’s shares bounced back, closing 5.6% higher […]


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