Nickie Louise

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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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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – October 29, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2025

It’s Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding news stories making waves today. From billion-dollar AI rounds to breakthroughs in biotech, climate tech, and fintech infrastructure, investors continue to back transformative ideas across […]

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Bybit’s bbSOL gains institutional custody from Anchorage Digital, advancing institutional adoption on Solana

Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2025

Institutions have long eyed the high yields offered by decentralized finance, but one thing has stood in the way: trust. Between regulatory gray zones and the lack of bank-grade custody, few have found a compliant path into staking on networks […]

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Nvidia becomes the world’s first company to hit a $5 trillion valuation as AI boom fuels historic rally

Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2025

Nvidia just rewrote history. The chipmaker became the first company on the planet to hit a $5 trillion market valuation, fueled by an AI-driven rally that’s reshaping both Wall Street and Silicon Valley. The milestone cements Nvidia’s rise from a […]

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Fruitist raises $150 million in funding from J.P. Morgan and Ray Dalio to grow its healthy snacking startup

Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2025

Fruitist, the healthy food snacking startup behind those jumbo-sized blueberries that have become a hit among health-conscious consumers, just landed a fresh $150 million in equity funding. The round was led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with billionaire Ray Dalio’s […]

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Why Trust and Safety Features Are Becoming Essential in Game Startups

Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2025

When you’re starting a new game company, it’s easy to focus only on building fast, getting users, and launching something cool. That’s the exciting part. One thing too many teams skip, though, is Trust and Safety (T&S). T&S might sound […]

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Tesla eyes backup CEO candidates as Musk threatens to quit if $1 trillion pay deal fails

Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2025

Tesla’s leadership future is on the line. As Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package faces a crucial shareholder vote next week, the electric-car giant has confirmed it has a “Plan B” in case the world’s richest man walks away. Board […]

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – October 28, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2025

It’s Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding news stories making headlines today. From AI-native talent marketplaces and memory infrastructure to bleeding-edge biotech and global fintech, today’s rounds reflect the broad spectrum of […]

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Meet the University of Houston Grad Student on a Mission to Explain One of the Universe’s Greatest Mysteries: The Neutrino

Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2025

Karim Hassinin spends his days chasing ghosts. Not the kind that haunt old houses, but the kind that pass through everything — including you — by the trillions every second. They’re called neutrinos, tiny invisible particles that make up the […]

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Nvidia acquires $1B stake in Nokia to develop next-gen 6G and AI infrastructure

Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2025

Nvidia just made another billion-dollar move — this time into one of Europe’s oldest tech names. Nokia announced Tuesday that Nvidia will purchase $1 billion in new Nokia shares, marking the latest in a string of equity stakes the AI […]

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AI startup Spacial raises $10M in funding to automate permits and accelerate affordable home construction

Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2025

The American housing market is stuck in a slow lane. Building a single home can take months of back-and-forth approvals, engineering reviews, and paperwork before a shovel ever hits the ground. Palo Alto–based AI startup Spacial wants to change that—and […]

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Top Tech News Today, October 28, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2025

Top 10 Tech News Stories Today — Your Quick Briefing on the Latest Technology News, Startup Trends, and Innovation Shaping the Future It’s Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and we’re back with the Top 10 Technology News Stories for the Day. […]

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‘Stop Hiring Humans’: Billboards Across the U.S. Promote Replacing Millions of Jobs With AI and Robotics

Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2025

Billboards plastered across major U.S. cities are telling companies to “Stop Hiring Humans.” The message isn’t from a dystopian novel — it’s part of a viral marketing campaign by Artisan AI, a San Francisco startup selling virtual “employees” like Ava, […]

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – October 27, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2025

It’s Monday, October 27, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding news stories shaping today’s innovation landscape. From AI-driven hiring platforms and chip design automation to fintech, healthtech, and back-office AI for traditional industries, investors continued […]

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Mercor, an AI startup founded by 22-year-old college dropouts, raises $350M and hits $10B valuation in just two years

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2025

San Francisco–based AI startup Mercor is now valued at $10 billion after raising $350 million in a Series C round led by Felicis, with participation from Benchmark, General Catalyst, and Robinhood Ventures. The funding marks a fivefold increase in valuation […]

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Amazon to lay off 30,000 corporate employees in largest job cut since 2022, reports

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2025

Amazon is preparing for one of its biggest corporate shake-ups in years. The tech giant is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs starting Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke with Reuters. The […]

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Amazon plans to replace 600,000 jobs with robots and AI

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2025

Amazon is betting big on automation. Internal documents reviewed by The New York Times reveal plans to automate 75% of its warehouse operations using advanced robotics — a move that could eliminate the need for more than 600,000 new hires […]

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IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a new blockchain platform for financial institutions and governments

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2025

IBM is doubling down on blockchain. The tech giant announced on Monday the launch of Digital Asset Haven, a new platform built to help banks, governments, and corporations securely build and scale their digital asset operations. It’s a move that […]

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Top Tech News Today, October 27, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2025

Top 10 Tech News Stories Today — Your quick briefing on the Latest Technology News, Startup Trends, and Innovation shaping the future. It’s Monday, October 27, 2025, and we’re back with the Top 10 Technology News Stories for the Day. […]

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Saudi AI startup Humain to launch new voice-controlled AI operating system

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2025

Saudi state-owned AI startup Humain is building a full-stack AI ecosystem — from data centers and cloud infrastructure to advanced AI models and a new voice-controlled operating system called “Humain 1.” Saudi Arabia’s ambitious push into artificial intelligence just took […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News Roundup – Week Ending October 25, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On October 25, 2025

It’s Saturday, October 25, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding news stories spanning the U.S. and around the world. From billion-dollar AI infrastructure bets to fintech, enterprise SaaS, and Web3 innovations, investors showed no signs […]

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