April 27, 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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Meta offers to reduce Facebook and Instagram monthly fees by about 50% to address privacy and antitrust concerns
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2024


Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is slashing its monthly subscription fee for ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe by nearly half, dropping it from 9.99 euros to 5.99 euros, Meta senior Meta executive said […]


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Apple in talks to license Google’s Gemini AI to power iPhone 16 features coming later this year
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2024


In a deal that could potentially disrupt the AI landscape, Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to power some iPhone 16 features coming later this year. The move signifies a significant shift in strategy for Apple, aiming to bolster […]


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SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, Reuters reports
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2024


SpaceX is quietly building a network of advanced spy satellites under a clandestine agreement with a US intelligence agency, according to a recent report by Reuters. The development further illustrates the growing collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and U.S. intelligence […]


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Apple unveils its MM1 multimodal large language models as generative AI race heats up
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2024


Apple’s foray into artificial intelligence just took a significant leap forward with the quiet unveiling of MM1, a groundbreaking series of multimodal large language models (LLMs). In a recent paper, Apple’s research team introduced MM1, showcasing its prowess in merging […]


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100,000 Australians and New Zealanders had their data stolen in Nissan cyberattack
Nickie Louise Posted On March 15, 2024


Hackers have once again hit their target, this time targeting Australians and New Zealanders. The latest victim: Nissan Oceania, the regional division of the global auto giant Nissan. The auto giant reported on Wednesday that the personal information of nearly […]


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Apple quietly acquires Canadian AI startup DarwinAI, deepening its AI push
Nickie Louise Posted On March 15, 2024


Apple’s AI push gains momentum with the recent acquisition of Canadian AI startup DarwinAI. The move, kept under wraps until now, underscores Apple’s commitment to advancing AI technologies, particularly as it prepares for the release of iOS 18 later this year. […]


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Bifrost brings BTCUSD and native Bitcoin staking to Stacks Network with the launch of BTCFi
Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2024


Exciting news for Bitcoin holders and DeFi enthusiasts! The Bifrost Foundation, known for its focus on Proof-of-Stake (PoS) staking in the DeFi space, has partnered with Stacks, a prominent Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) network, to unlock fresh functionalities for Bitcoin […]


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SpaceX’s Starship achieves new milestone on successful third test flight, despite reentry loss
Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2024


In a monumental leap for space exploration, SpaceX’s Starship rocket soared into the heavens on Thursday, marking the third successful test flight of the mammoth vehicle. Breaking records as the largest and most powerful rocket ever constructed, Starship’s journey to […]


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Google unveils SIMA, a new AI gaming companion that plays video games with you
Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2024


Google DeepMind has just unveiled SIMA, its latest AI creation set to redefine the landscape of gaming intelligence. SIMA isn’t just another AI player; it’s a groundbreaking step towards a new era of interactive gaming experiences, where AI collaborates intelligently […]


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Pyth Entropy launches secure randomness generator on-chain to bring fair play to blockchain apps, NFTs, and games
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


In the world of blockchain applications, such as games, NFTs, and DeFi protocols, ensuring fair and unpredictable outcomes relies heavily on secure randomness. However, the process of random number generation (RNG) on-chain has been challenging in the past. That’s why […]


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Generative AI startup Together AI raises $106M in funding led by Salesforce; now valued at $1.25 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


The surge in artificial intelligence frenzy that started in 2022 with the introduction of chatGPT is showing no signs of slowing down, with investors increasingly betting big on innovative generative AI startups. The most recent beneficiary of this funding wave […]


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TikTok ban passed the House in a vote of 352-65; now heads to the Senate
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


In a decisive move, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted in favor of banning TikTok from operating within the country. With a resounding 352-65 vote, the House approved a bill that mandates TikTok’s divestment from its Chinese ownership or […]


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Spotify launches full-length music videos to expand beyond music streaming and compete with YouTube
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


Swedish music giant Spotify is breaking new ground by introducing full-length music videos, intensifying its rivalry with YouTube. The move, announced on Wednesday, marks Spotify’s foray into a realm long dominated by YouTube and signals a strategic shift beyond its […]


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Cognition AI unveils Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer that can write entire software projects from scratch
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


The world of coding is experiencing a seismic shift with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) reaching unprecedented capabilities. It’s been over a decade since Marc Andreessen’s influential essay “Why software is eating the world,” and now, it seems software […]


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Inflection AI unveils Inflection 2.5, a friendlier AI assistant that rivals GPT-4 performance on 60% less compute for training
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


Inflection AI, an AI startup founded by tech luminaries Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Deepmind, and Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has just dropped its latest heavyweight in the world of AI: Inflection-2.5. Hot on the heels of its predecessor, Inflection […]


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South Korea startup Hyodol AI launches $1,800 AI-powered companion doll to tackle loneliness among seniors
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


In a bid to address the widespread challenge of loneliness among millions of seniors, South Korean startup Hyodol AI has launched a $1,800 AI-powered companion doll specifically designed to offer emotional support and companionship to the rapidly expanding elderly demographic […]


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Nanonets grabs $29M for AI back office agents
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


San Francisco-based tech startup Nanonets, known for its AI-powered workflow automation platform, has secured $29 million in its Series B funding round led by Accel. The round also saw participation from existing investors Elevation Capital, YCombinator, and others, bringing Nanonets’ […]


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Web3 startup Bluwhale launches with $7M to boost dApp user engagement through targeted rewards using AI
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


Bluwhale, an AI-powered Web3 startup, has just secured a hefty $7 million in seed funding to boost dApp user engagement through targeted rewards. The funding boost coincides with the official rollout of Bluwhale’s platform. The funding round, led by SBI, […]


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Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board with three new directors
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


OpenAI announced on Friday that its Chief Executive Sam Altman is set to return to the board of the company, alongside three new directors. This decision follows an internal investigation conducted by law firm WilmerHale, which delved into the circumstances […]


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Elon Musk to open-source xAI’s Grok chatbot this week
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


In another swing at OpenAI, Elon Musk announced on Monday he would open-source its ChatGPT rival “Grok” to the public this week. The announcement comes a few days after Musk sued OpenAI for abandoning its altruistic mission in favor of […]


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