January 19, 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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Food tech startup Wanda Fish raises $7M in seed funding for the production cultivated bluefin tuna
Nickie Louise Posted On October 9, 2023


Our oceans, once teeming with life and vitality, are facing unprecedented challenges. They’re becoming more acidic, pollution is on the rise, and the waters are getting warmer—all while our world’s population continues to grow. At the same time, there’s an […]


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23andMe Hacked: 23andMe confirms over 7 million users’ DNA data stolen in a massive data breach
Nickie Louise Posted On October 9, 2023


DNA data of over 7 million 23andMe users have been stolen in a massive data breach. According to multiple reports, the breach mainly focused on users with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry and compromised data including names, profile photos, genetic ancestry results, […]


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Amazon launches its first Kuiper Internet Network test satellites into space as it aims to take on SpaceX’s Starlink
Nickie Louise Posted On October 6, 2023


Amazon successfully launched the first pair of its prototype satellites into space for its planned Kuiper internet network on Friday from Florida. The launch marks a pivotal step in the company’s ambitious Kuiper internet network project to send thousands more […]


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Peak Energy launches from stealth with $10M in funding to mass-produce giant batteries to store solar and wind energy
Nickie Louise Posted On October 6, 2023


Peak Energy, a clean energy storage startup founded by veterans from Tesla and Northvolt, has launched from stealth mode with $10 million in funding to mass-produce giant sodium-ion batteries to store solar and wind energy and accelerate the renewable energy […]


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Robotics startup Doosan Robotics pops 127% in trading debut, making it South Korea’s largest IPO of 2023
Nickie Louise Posted On October 5, 2023


South Korean robotics startup Doosan Robotics finally made its debut on the Seoul stock exchange on Thursday. The company’s shares more than doubled their initial public offering (IPO) price, driven by the surging demand for robotics stocks. This momentous market […]


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Rainforest secures $8.5M in funding to help software companies embed payments into their platforms
Nickie Louise Posted On October 4, 2023


The influence of fintech extends throughout all facets of businesses, becoming an integral part of company operations. Nevertheless, the intricate web of government regulations and compliance often poses challenges when it comes to seamlessly incorporating payment into the existing organizational […]


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Danish AI startup Responsibly raises $2.4 million in funding to expand access to sustainable procurement
Nickie Louise Posted On October 4, 2023


Responsibly, a Danish AI startup has secured $2.4 million in seed funding to invest in its proprietary AI engine to achieve its mission to democratize access to sustainable procurement. The round was led by prominent venture capital firms Hambro Perks […]


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Top 100 Fintech Startups and Companies to Watch in 2023
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2023


At the beginning of this year, we wrote a piece about the 100 fastest-growing fintech startups to reach a $1 billion valuation, the fastest. We’re now in the last quarter of the year, and a lot changed since then. In […]


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WeWork skips $95M in interest payments just 2 months after the co-working startup warned of possible bankruptcy
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2023


WeWork has skipped interest payments of $95 million that were due on five of its bonds on Monday. As a result, the company has “entered into the 30-day grace period” before a potential default. Shares of WeWork fell by 25% […]


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PerfectScale raises $7.1M in funding to help companies optimize their Kubernetes deployments
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2023


PerfectScale, a North Carolina-based tech startup that helps companies optimize and scale their Kubernetes deployments, has closed $7.1 million in seed funding to grow its team and scale its platform. This round was led by Blumberg Capital, with participation from […]


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Meta plans to charge European users about $17 per month for ad-free subscription to Instagram and Facebook
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2023


Europeans could soon find themselves facing a monthly bill of $14 to access Facebook and Instagram unless they agree to see personalized ads, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Additionally, Meta is considering introducing a monthly charge of $17 for […]


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Visa launches a $100 million venture fund to invest in generative AI startups
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2023


Despite a funding drought affecting many startups, generative AI startups continue to ride the wave of the ChatGPT-led AI boom as investors pour billions into the space hoping to find the next big winner. The most recent heavyweight to step […]


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3D-Printed Steak: This Israeli startup is developing a 3D-printed lab-grown meat that’s already shipping around the world
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2023


Welcome to the future of food! Imagine savoring a juicy steak that’s 3D-printed, all while contributing to the planet’s well-being. Yes, it’s now possible with 100% lab-grown beef, completely cultivated without a single cow. Over the years, we’ve covered the astounding […]


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Media.com relaunched as a reputation management platform with a $20 million investment
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2023


Media.com has undergone a change in ownership. According to a report by Axios, Australian private equity company Kismet Group acquired the domain name Media.com with a vision to launch it as a reputation management platform. In an exclusive interview with […]


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AI could usher in a new era of 3.5-day work week for the next generation, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2023


In recent months, there has been a surge in the number of articles about how artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt traditional employment and take away our jobs, partly fueled by the rise in popularity of ChatGPT. These articles raised concerns […]


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Apple plans to issue a software update to fix the iPhone 15 overheating complaints; blames iOS 17 “bugs”
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2023


Apple is preparing to issue a software update to address the overheating problems in its iPhone 15 after a series of complaints from users. In a statement on Saturday, the tech giant announced its plans to roll out a new […]


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Meet ARCHAX, the 14.8-foot manga-inspired Gundam robot, developed by Japanese startup Tsubame
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2023


Back in September 2020, we covered a remarkable Gundam-inspired robot. The giant humanoid gained widespread attention when a video of this humanoid in action at a Japanese harbor took Twitter by storm, amassing an astonishing 6 million views in just […]


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Three Arrows Capital (3AC) co-founder Su Zhu arrested in Singapore airport, sentenced to 4 months in prison
Nickie Louise Posted On September 29, 2023


After several months of eluding law enforcement, Su Zhu, co-founder of the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has been apprehended by authorities. The liquidators overseeing the collapsed crypto hedge fund recently announced that Su Zhu was arrested […]


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Flare Blockchain is now supported on Arkham Intelligence Platform
Nickie Louise Posted On September 29, 2023


It’s exactly three months since we last covered Flare Network, a Layer 1 Oracle network that gives developers access to the broadest range of decentralized data at scale. Back then, Flare announced it was teaming up with aiPX to launch […]


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Epic Games is laying off 16 percent of its employees, or about 830 of its workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On September 29, 2023


Fortnite maker Epic Games is laying off about 830 employees, 16 percent of its total workforce, the company announced Thursday. In addition to the layoff, the company also said it is selling its music platform Bandcamp and spinning off its […]


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