October 29, 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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Getty-backed AI startup BRIA raises $24M in Series A funding for ‘responsible’ AI image generation
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


Israel-based generative AI startup BRIA has secured $24 million in Series A funding to expand its responsible and ethical visual generative AI platform. The round was led by GFT Ventures, Intel Capital, and Entree Capital, along with support from notable […]


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Walmart acquires TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion to boost its ad business
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Walmart said on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion in a strategic move aimed at boosting its lucrative advertising business. As part of the deal, Walmart will acquire Vizio at $11.50 per share, […]


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Microsoft invests $2.1 billion to boost Spain’s AI industry 
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Just days after Microsoft made a massive €3.2 billion investment in AI in Germany, the tech giant is now directing billions toward Spain. Microsoft revealed plans on Monday to inject $2.1 billion into expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud […]


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Brain Breakthrough: First Neuralink patient controls mouse with thoughts, Musk says
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Less than a month after the first human received a brain implant from Neuralink, company founder and CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that the recipient can now manipulate a computer mouse solely through their thoughts. During a live session on […]


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Disney star turned CEO: Bridgit Mendler rockets into space tech with the launch of satellite startup Northwood Space
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Bridgit Mendler, best known for her roles in “Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” has made a surprising career shift from Hollywood to space technology. Having reached millions through her various roles, she is now on a mission […]


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Lynex integrates ZK Proofs after partnering with Web3 security firm Salus
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


Linea-based DEX and on-chain liquidity marketplace Lynex will receive a shot in the arm in the security stakes, after confirming a collaboration with blockchain security company Salus. The partnership will see the DeFi platform integrate Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology for the […]


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SoftBank founder seeking to raise $100B for AI chip initiative to challenge Nvidia’s AI chip dominance
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


SoftBank founder and CEO is reportedly seeking to raise a staggering $100 billion for a new AI chip venture that could potentially challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the industry, Bloomberg reported, citing sources close to the matter. The project, codenamed “Project […]


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OpenAI soars to $80 billion valuation in latest deal
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


OpenAI has closed a deal that values the Microsoft-backed company at a staggering $80 billion or even more, nearly tripling its valuation in less than 10 months, according to an exclusive report from the New York Times. This marks a significant […]


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Toast Layoffs: Restaurant software giant cuts 10% of its workforce amid increasing competition and slow growth
Nickie Louise Posted On February 16, 2024


Restaurant software giant Toast announced on Thursday that it plans to lay off 550 employees, or about 10% of its workforce. The company cited increasing competition and slowing growth as the main reasons for the restructuring. Toast now joins a […]


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Sora: OpenAI unveils video AI model Sora that will let you create videos from text prompts
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


OpenAI on Thursday unveiled its latest creation, Sora, boasting its capability to craft convincing and imaginative 60-second videos based on brief text prompts. In a blog post, the creator of the popular ChatGPT said the Sora is capable of translating textual […]


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Interview with Alex Alioto, co-founder and Head of Growth at Whimstay
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


Welcome to another installment of our Founder Stories series, where we delve into insightful interviews with startup founders and entrepreneurs. In addition, we engage in discussions with executives who are at the forefront of shaping the future of technology and […]


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OpenAI vs Google: OpenAI is reportedly developing a web search engine to challenge Google’s dominance
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


In a potential game-changing move that could impact billions of Internet users, OpenAI is said to be in the process of developing a web search product. This initiative would position the creator of the widely used ChatGPT in direct competition […]


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Microsoft makes €3.2 billion AI bet on Germany, its largest investment in Germany in 40 years
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


In a move to bolster Germany’s economy amid its steepest decline in two decades, Microsoft has announced a significant investment of 3.2 billion euros ($3.44 billion) over the next two years. This marks Microsoft’s largest investment in Germany over the […]


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Top 5 Best Crypto Wallets that Make Seed Phrases a Thing of the Past
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


The seed phrase, the default means by which non-custodial crypto wallets are accessed, is a beautiful thing. It allows anyone to control their digital assets while ensuring that no other party can access the funds. But the seed phrase is […]


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OpenAI founding member Andrej Karpathy departs to ‘work on personal projects’
Nickie Louise Posted On February 14, 2024


Andrej Karpathy, an AI researcher and one of the founding members of OpenAI, announced on Tuesday his departure from the company via a post on X (formerly Twitter). Karpathy said he’s leaving the company to start a new chapter and […]


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Instacart lays off 250 employees, or 7% of its workforce, less than 6 months after going public
Nickie Louise Posted On February 14, 2024


Instacart said on Tuesday that it plans to lay off 250 employees, or about 7% of its workforce. The restructuring is aimed at directing the company’s focus towards what they consider to be promising initiatives. The announcement comes just five […]


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Digital banking startup Revolut launches eSIMs for data abroad without roaming fees
Nickie Louise Posted On February 13, 2024


In a rare move for a fintech company, UK-based digital banking startup Revolut revealed on Tuesday its plans to introduce travel eSIM plans in the United Kingdom. This initiative is aimed at providing users with access to data while abroad, […]


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Nvidia briefly surpasses Amazon in market value as AI boom rages on
Nickie Louise Posted On February 13, 2024


Nvidia reached a significant milestone on Monday, briefly surpassing Amazon.com in market value and becoming the fourth most valuable company in the United States. The latest surge in value, driven by excitement surrounding artificial intelligence, propelled Nvidia to a market […]


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AI startup Quilter secures $10M funding led by Benchmark to revolutionize circuit board design with AI
Nickie Louise Posted On February 13, 2024


Circuit board design startup Quilter announced on Tuesday it raised $10 million in funding to advance a revolutionary approach to circuit board design using artificial intelligence (AI). The funding marks a significant step forward for Quilter, positioning it alongside tech […]


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Jeff Bezos sells about $2 billion of Amazon shares as tech stocks rally
Nickie Louise Posted On February 12, 2024


Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold roughly $2 billion worth of the e-commerce giant following the stock rally that started late last year. Bezos made headlines as he offloaded close to 12 million shares of Amazon soon after he unveiled […]


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