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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TROES named to Foresight 50 as one of Canada’s most investable cleantech ventures
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2023


TROES, a pioneer in energy storage solutions, has been named one of Foresight Canada’s Foresight 50 for 2023, solidifying its position as one of Canada’s most promising cleantech ventures. Foresight, a well-known cleantech accelerator, went through an extensive selection process […]


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Binance CEO Zhao to step down after pleading guilty to anti-money laundering crime; agrees to pay $4.3B fine
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2023


In a swift turn of events, just a day after the U.S. Justice Department charged the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, with money laundering and bank fraud, the co-founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has agreed to step down, according […]


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AI startup Layer AI raises $1.8M to supercharge game art production
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2023


Designing and creating captivating games requires extensive effort and expertise. Even with the help of artificial intelligence, many of today’s AI tools cater either to broad applications and basic model training or offer standalone features that aren’t tailored to everyday […]


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AI automation startup for social media Munch raises $7.2M in seed funding led by A* Capital
Nickie Louise Posted On November 21, 2023


The surge in social media demand has put a strain on content professionals, who face a labor-intensive and creatively exhausting process of manually creating content. This makes it challenging to actively participate in popular conversations. Recent reports reveal that 90% […]


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Sam Altman: “We have more unity and commitment and focus than ever before. We are all going to work together …one team, one mission”
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2023


The OpenAI drama is beginning to get more interesting. Shortly after Microsoft revealed the hiring of OpenAI co-founder and former CEO Sam Altman, Altman took to X to share a message of increased unity, commitment, and focus within the team. […]


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Bullish acquires crypto news site CoinDesk in an all-cash deal
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2023


Crypto Exchange Bullish has bought CoinDesk, a leading news and information platform for the crypto industry. In an announcement on Monday, Bullish revealed it has acquired 100% of CoinDesk from Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group (DCG) CoinDesk in an all-cash […]


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OpenAI names Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear as interim CEO amid leadership shakeup
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2023


What a weekend it’s been! OpenAI went through a tumultuous period of leadership change in the past 72 hours. On Friday, the board of directors made the abrupt decision to oust Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO. Following Altman’s departure, […]


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Microsoft hires Sam Altman after OpenAI board rejected his return
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2023


What a weekend it’s been! After a 48-hour rollercoaster ride following the surprising firing of OpenAI’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Altman, here’s the latest twist: Microsoft has snapped up Altman after the OpenAI board rejected his return. In an […]


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Sam Altman is reportedly discussing a possible return to OpenAI even as he considers launching a new AI venture
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2023


The last 24 hours have been a complete rollercoaster since OpenAI’s co-founder and former CEO Sam Altman was ousted. The Information reported on Sunday that Altman and former President Greg Brockman joined executives at OpenAI’s San Francisco headquarters after interim […]


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Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI after board loses confidence, replaced by CTO Mira Murati
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2023


Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, was fired from the $29 billion startup he co-founded on Friday afternoon, in a surprise announcement that is expected to reverberate across the business world. CTO Mira Murati was named interim CEO. […]


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Superstate raises $14 million in Series A to modernize investing with tokenized financial products
Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023


Superstate, a new crypto startup, is set to transform traditional investing by digitizing real-world assets. Founded by Robert Leshner, the creator of Compound Labs, Superstate recently completed a successful $14 million Series A funding round led by Distributed Global and […]


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You can now buy a car on Amazon.com, starting with Hyundai in 2024
Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023


Amazon, after expanding its retail empire from books to groceries, is now eyeing the car market. In an announcement on Thursday, the tech giant revealed its plan to allow auto dealers, starting with South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, to sell cars […]


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Meta launches free AI-powered video editing tools Emu Video, Emu Edit
Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023


Meta Platforms on Thursday unveiled two new AI-based features for video editing named Emu Video and Emu Edit. These tools are designed to execute tasks based on text instructions and could be used for posting to Instagram or Facebook. The […]


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OpenAI pauses ChatGPT Plus signups as the AI startup struggles to cope with surging demand
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the company is temporarily halting signups for ChatGPT Plus due to an overwhelming surge in demand from millions of users. “We are pausing new ChatGPT Plus sign-ups,” […]


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Alibaba scraps plans to spin-off its cloud business, citing US chip restrictions
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


The US chip export ban appears to have dealt a blow to some Chinese tech companies, forcing them to reassess their strategies and adapt to the new realities. The latest victim of this ban is Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group. […]


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50% of European fintech startups may not reach profitability, putting $550M of VC money at risk – WinYield
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


European fintech lending startups have secured more than €11 billion in debt facilities in 2023 to facilitate lending to consumers and businesses. However, there are emerging issues with their credit models and overall approach. Credit fund WinYield, following 95 in-depth […]


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Influencer Marketing 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


It is clear to see that one strategy has emerged in the landscape of digital marketing as a powerhouse for brands seeking authentic connections with their audience – influencer marketing. This dynamic approach leverages the reach and credibility of individuals […]


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AI startup Tradespace secures $4.2M in seed funding to uncover $1 trillion unrealized IP value
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023


Over the years, companies worldwide have built up a collection of intellectual property (IP), consisting of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. While intellectual property law safeguards these ideas, creations, and inventions from unauthorized use, a significant portion of this […]


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Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer free internet in Mexico with a $90 million contract deal
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023


Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite internet service, has secured a contract deal worth 1.56 billion pesos ($89.80 million) to offer free internet in Mexico until the end of 2026, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a Mexican government official. Carlos Emiliano […]


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GoCardless, an Alphabet-backed fintech startup, considering M&A opportunities as payments industry consolidates
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023


GoCardless, a British fintech startup backed by Alphabet’s venture capital fund GV, is reportedly exploring additional merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities as it aims to expand its presence in the fiercely competitive online payments sector, according to an exclusive report […]


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