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OpenAI launches ads in ChatGPT as it expands Go Plan and pushes for profitability

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2026

OpenAI is about to change how people experience ChatGPT. Starting in the coming weeks, the company will begin testing ads inside its chatbot, marking its first serious move into advertising. The test will focus on U.S. users who are on […]

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KuCoin Ranks Top 3 Global Crypto Exchanges by Market Share Growth in 2025, TokenInsight Reports

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2026

KCS Defies Market Slump as KuCoin Claims Top Spot in Spot Trading Growth KuCoin is having a strong year, and the numbers back it up. TokenInsight’s newly released 2025 Cryptocurrency Exchange Annual Report places the global crypto platform among the […]

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X Global Outage: Elon Musk’s X goes down worldwide, tens of thousands affected in US, UK, and India

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2026

X went dark on Friday, and users noticed it almost immediately. From the U.S. to Europe to Asia, timelines froze, posts failed to load, and many people were locked out of their accounts as the platform suffered a global outage […]

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Top Tech News Today, January 16, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2026

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Friday, January 16, 2026, and today’s global tech headlines reveal how deeply technology is reshaping geopolitics, infrastructure, and corporate strategy. From rising […]

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Cloudflare acquires UK startup Human Native to build AI data marketplace for content creators

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2026

Who gets paid when AI trains on your work? Cloudflare thinks it finally has an answer. The internet infrastructure company said Thursday it has acquired Human Native, a U.K. AI startup that runs a marketplace connecting AI developers with content […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – January 15, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2026

It’s Thursday, January 15, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s deals highlight escalating investor conviction in infrastructure-scale AI, secure autonomous systems, and deep-tech platforms that are shaping human–machine integration. From AI-native video creation […]

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From Green Beret to CEO: How Gene Yu built a $21M cybersecurity startup after losing his identity

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2026

What happens when your entire identity disappears overnight? For many military veterans, leaving the service can mean losing more than a uniform. It can mean losing structure, purpose, and the tight-knit community that once shaped everyday life. The transition can also […]

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Algoz Taps Wealth Management Alliance to Introduce Its AiQP Meta Fund in Southeast Asia

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2026

Algoz Technologies, a quantitative strategies and investment management firm with over $250 million in assets under management, has partnered with Singapore-regulated Wealth Management Alliance Pte Ltd (“WMA”) to launch the AiQP Meta Fund in Southeast Asia. The new fund is […]

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Slips raises $3.5M as peer-to-peer betting gains momentum to challenge traditional sportsbooks

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2026

Slips just closed a $3.5 million seed round, and it’s doing something few betting startups dare to try: cutting out the house entirely. The round was led by Las Olas Capital and Sunset Bay Capital, with backing from Andrew Schwartzberg, […]

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AI video startup Higgsfield raises $80M at $1.3B valuation as demand for generative video surges

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2026

Higgsfield just vaulted into unicorn territory, and it did so at a moment when investors can’t pour money into AI video startups fast enough. The San Francisco-based AI startup announced it has raised $80 million in a Series A extension, […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – January 14, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2026

It’s Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and today’s funding landscape reflects growing confidence in AI-native robotics, security automation, and deep science ventures addressing energy and healthcare bottlenecks. From billion-dollar bets on general-purpose robot brains to quantum-resilient encryption for crypto networks, investors […]

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Belgian cybersecurity startup Aikido hits $1B unicorn status after $60M Series B funding led by DST Global

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2026

Aikido just joined Europe’s unicorn club, and it did it fast. The Belgian cybersecurity startup closed a $60 million Series B round at a $1 billion valuation, led by DST Global. The deal puts Aikido among the first new European unicorns […]

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Meta lays off 10% of Reality Labs staff as it retreats from the metaverse to AI

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ambition appears to be winding down. Just over four years after rebranding Facebook to Meta and declaring virtual worlds the future of work, play, and social life, the company is now pulling back. Meta has begun laying […]

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The Shift From “Impressive Demos” to Production-Ready AI Systems

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2026

For much of the past few years, progress in artificial intelligence has been measured by how impressive a demo looks. Short videos, quick text generations, striking images, and clever one-off interactions dominated attention. These demonstrations mattered. They proved what was […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – January 13, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2026

It’s Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and today’s funding activity signals a decisive shift toward defense software, AI-native infrastructure, and climate-focused industrial innovation. From next-generation military planning platforms to blended-wing aircraft and green ammonia production, investors are backing companies tackling some […]

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Alibaba-backed AI startup PixVerse launches real-time video tool that lets users direct scenes on the fly

Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2026

PixVerse wants to turn video creation into a live experience. No waiting. No render bars. No export screens. Just instant control as scenes unfold. The Alibaba-backed AI startup on Tuesday rolled out a real-time AI video tool that lets users […]

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Top Tech News Today, January 13, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2026

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and here are the top tech stories making waves today — from AI and startups to regulation and […]

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OpenAI acquires health tech startup Torch for $60M to power ChatGPT Health

Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2026

OpenAI just made its boldest healthcare move yet. The AI giant has acquired health-care technology startup Torch for roughly $60 million, CNBC reported, citing a source familiar with the deal. The price was not disclosed publicly, but the acquisition signals a […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – January 12, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On January 12, 2026

It’s Monday, January 12, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s funding landscape reflects the escalating demand for AI infrastructure, autonomous security, and next-generation therapeutics. From multi-cloud GPU orchestration to logic-gated oncology drugs, investors […]

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Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation, overtakes Apple as AI bet pays off

Nickie Louise Posted On January 12, 2026

Alphabet just pulled off one of the biggest comeback stories on Wall Street. On Monday, Google’s parent company crossed the $4 trillion market cap, a milestone that places it among the most valuable corporations in history. Two days later, it […]

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