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Sovereign wealth fuels AI boom as Middle Eastern funds pour billions into the hottest AI startups

Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024

The mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has skyrocketed since ChatGPT’s launch two years ago. As companies rush to integrate AI into their operations, investors are scrambling to grab a stake in the action. This has led to a significant […]

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Sam Altman teams up with Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs for a new startup to create a secret AI device

Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024

In April, we covered Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive after The Information reported their plans to raise $1 billion for a secretive AI device startup. Fast forward five months, and Ive has officially confirmed over the weekend […]

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Apollo offers to invest $5 billion in Intel following chipmaker’s 60% market cap loss this year

Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024

Intel has taken a major hit this year, losing nearly 60% of its market value. Now, it seems the struggling chipmaker is on the verge of getting a lifeline from private equity. According to Bloomberg, Apollo Global Management has offered […]

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The role of cryptocurrency in the world today: How Ethereum is expanding across industries

Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024

Since its inception in 2015, Ethereum has continuously been redefining the possibilities of blockchain technology. At present, various industries have been impacted by Ethereum, with the Ethereum blockchain being leveraged by industries spanning from finance and supply chain management to […]

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Profitable Niches: 10 Micro SaaS Tools Ideas You Can Build Right Now to Solve Recurring Pain Points

Nickie Louise Posted On September 21, 2024

Earlier this year, we highlighted some of the best startup ideas to start in 2024, including several micro-SaaS ventures generating impressive monthly recurring revenue (MRR). Many of these ideas have proven their staying power, delivering thousands in revenue for bootstrapped […]

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DWF Labs and GraFun join forces to boost liquidity and foster a robust meme coin ecosystem

Nickie Louise Posted On September 20, 2024

While Bitcoin remains the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, meme coins are making their mark by captivating both investors and communities. Now, DWF Labs—a new-generation market maker and multi-stage Web3 investment firm—is aiming to create a more transparent and accessible meme […]

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Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah raises $210 million at a $2.8 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On September 20, 2024

Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah has secured $210 million in funding led by Hornbill Capital, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, GSV, and WestBridge. The latest round pushed the company’s valuation to $2.8 billion, a significant increase from its previous […]

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3 New Tech Changing the Face of Gaming

Nickie Louise Posted On September 20, 2024

Over the past decade, online gaming has dramatically evolved thanks to several ground-breaking technological innovations. It’s also expected to continue growing over the coming years, with even more emerging technologies helping shape the gaming industry’s future. With that in mind, […]

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Liquid cooling startup LiquidStack secures $20M in a Tiger Global-led funding round as AI’s energy demands skyrocket

Nickie Louise Posted On September 19, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues its rapid adoption across various sectors, the growing energy demand to sustain AI systems is putting immense strain on data centers. From training complex machine learning models to running intricate algorithms, AI-driven workloads are consuming energy […]

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IBM quietly laying off thousands of workers, reports

Nickie Louise Posted On September 19, 2024

IBM has quietly been laying off thousands of employees this week, according to sources cited by The Register. Insiders revealed that employees in IBM’s Cloud division faced significant cuts, impacting thousands of workers. Unlike many layoffs that are publicly disclosed, […]

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AI-powered hiring platform startup Mercor raises $30M in Series A funding led by Benchmark

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2024

The traditional hiring process is broken, slow, and often skewed by bias. Now, a trio of 21-year-old Thiel Fellows are transforming the system, tackling these long-standing issues head-on to create a more efficient and fair hiring experience using artificial intelligence […]

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Belfast-based Pilates startup Reform Rx raises $5.1M in funding to fuel global expansion

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2024

Pilates has become increasingly popular for its combination of strength training, flexibility, and balance, offering a comprehensive approach to fitness and well-being. Its focus on core strength, alignment, and the mind-body connection makes it accessible to people of all ages […]

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Wegrow raises €7M in funding to tackle €27 billion in losses caused by business inefficiencies

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2024

Wegrow, a Paris and Barcelona-based tech startup, has secured €7 million ($7.8 million) in Series A funding to enhance how organizations share and scale business practices. The round was led by Nauta, with contributions from Wille Finance, Shapr Ventures, Scalefund, […]

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Google wins court challenge against $1.7 billion EU antitrust fine

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2024

After five years of legal disputes, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has won a significant victory, overturning a €1.49 billion fine imposed by the European Union for antitrust violations. On Wednesday, the EU’s second-highest court ruled in favor of Google, annulling […]

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Microsoft and BlackRock to launch $30 billion fund to invest in AI infrastructure

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2024

BlackRock and Microsoft are planning to launch an over $30 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to build data centers and energy projects, the companies said on Tuesday. According to the announcement, the initiative will address the immense […]

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Auto fintech CEO went from homeless to Inc. 5000

Nickie Louise Posted On September 17, 2024

Online tire and wheel retailer, Tire Agent, made the Inc. 5000 List last month for the second year in a row, for being one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., with a current valuation of over $130M and […]

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Neuralink unveils Blindsight, a breakthrough innovation that restores vision for the blind with visual cortex intact

Nickie Louise Posted On September 17, 2024

Neuralink has introduced a new device called Blindsight, promising to restore vision for the blind. Elon Musk announced on X that this innovation could help even those who have lost both eyes and their optic nerves regain sight. The company […]

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AI startup Cybord raises $8.7 million to keep counterfeit components out of your gadgets

Nickie Louise Posted On September 17, 2024

Electronic devices are built from various components like capacitors, microprocessors, and resistors. A single counterfeit part can cause critical failures. While a failure in consumer gadgets like smartphones might not cause widespread concerns, the stakes are much higher for critical […]

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Rocket propulsion startup Ursa Major secures $12.5M from Pentagon to boost solid rocket engine production

Nickie Louise Posted On September 17, 2024

Ursa Major, a rocket propulsion startup that uses 3-D printing to make rocket motors, has secured a $12.5 million contract from the Pentagon to ramp up production and testing of new solid-fuel rocket engines. This deal is part of a […]

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Logistics startup Two Boxes raises $5.3M in funding to tackle e-commerce returns

Nickie Louise Posted On September 16, 2024

It’s been a year since Two Boxes made its debut to simplify returns and help brands and 3PLs gather essential data from the process. At the time, the Denver-based logistics startup launched with $4.5 million in seed funding, aiming to […]

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