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Superstate raises $14 million in Series A to modernize investing with tokenized financial products

Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023

Superstate, a new crypto startup, is set to transform traditional investing by digitizing real-world assets. Founded by Robert Leshner, the creator of Compound Labs, Superstate recently completed a successful $14 million Series A funding round led by Distributed Global and […]

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You can now buy a car on Amazon.com, starting with Hyundai in 2024

Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023

Amazon, after expanding its retail empire from books to groceries, is now eyeing the car market. In an announcement on Thursday, the tech giant revealed its plan to allow auto dealers, starting with South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, to sell cars […]

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Meta launches free AI-powered video editing tools Emu Video, Emu Edit

Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023

Meta Platforms on Thursday unveiled two new AI-based features for video editing named Emu Video and Emu Edit. These tools are designed to execute tasks based on text instructions and could be used for posting to Instagram or Facebook. The […]

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OpenAI pauses ChatGPT Plus signups as the AI startup struggles to cope with surging demand

Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023

Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the company is temporarily halting signups for ChatGPT Plus due to an overwhelming surge in demand from millions of users. “We are pausing new ChatGPT Plus sign-ups,” […]

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Alibaba scraps plans to spin-off its cloud business, citing US chip restrictions

Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023

The US chip export ban appears to have dealt a blow to some Chinese tech companies, forcing them to reassess their strategies and adapt to the new realities. The latest victim of this ban is Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group. […]

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50% of European fintech startups may not reach profitability, putting $550M of VC money at risk – WinYield

Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023

European fintech lending startups have secured more than €11 billion in debt facilities in 2023 to facilitate lending to consumers and businesses. However, there are emerging issues with their credit models and overall approach. Credit fund WinYield, following 95 in-depth […]

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Influencer Marketing 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023

It is clear to see that one strategy has emerged in the landscape of digital marketing as a powerhouse for brands seeking authentic connections with their audience – influencer marketing. This dynamic approach leverages the reach and credibility of individuals […]

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AI startup Tradespace secures $4.2M in seed funding to uncover $1 trillion unrealized IP value

Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023

Over the years, companies worldwide have built up a collection of intellectual property (IP), consisting of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. While intellectual property law safeguards these ideas, creations, and inventions from unauthorized use, a significant portion of this […]

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Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer free internet in Mexico with a $90 million contract deal

Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023

Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite internet service, has secured a contract deal worth 1.56 billion pesos ($89.80 million) to offer free internet in Mexico until the end of 2026, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a Mexican government official. Carlos Emiliano […]

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GoCardless, an Alphabet-backed fintech startup, considering M&A opportunities as payments industry consolidates

Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023

GoCardless, a British fintech startup backed by Alphabet’s venture capital fund GV, is reportedly exploring additional merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities as it aims to expand its presence in the fiercely competitive online payments sector, according to an exclusive report […]

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Bytedance in talks for potential sale of its gaming unit Moonton

Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly in talks regarding the potential sale of its gaming unit, Moonton Technology, two years after acquiring the Shanghai-based studio in a deal valued at $4 billion, according to an exclusive report from […]

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Airbnb acquires AI startup Gameplanner.AI for nearly $200 million, its first acquisition as a public company

Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2023

Airbnb, in its first acquisition as a public company, has acquired AI startup Gameplanner.AI in a deal valued at nearly $200 million, the company announced on Tuesday. The startup has been operating in stealth mode since its inception two years […]

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OfferFit raises $25M Series B led by Menlo Ventures to replace A/B testing with AI-driven automated experimentation

Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2023

Lifecycle marketers understand that, when it comes to engaging customers, practical experience surpasses theoretical concepts. Regardless of how brilliant a campaign, email subject, ad, or creative may seem on paper, the true test lies in putting it into action with […]

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5 B2B Marketing Trends to Watch in 2024

Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2023

This time a year ago, marketers planning their 2023 budgets were bracing for a recession. A common motto might have been “fasten your seatbelts, folks, we’re going to be in for a bumpy ride.” Your view now might be blue […]

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BlackRock-backed EV startup Jolt launches on-street chargers in UK

Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2023

Jolt, an Australian EV charging startup, announced on Tuesday it is rolling out on-street EV chargers in London, England. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to install 5,000 chargers across the United Kingdom within the next three […]

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Salesforce names veteran Denise Dresser as Slack CEO, replacing Lidiane Jones

Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2023

Denise Dresser, a seasoned executive with a long history at Salesforce, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Slack, Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff announced on Monday. Dresser assumes the role of CEO at Slack […]

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Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi soars over New York skyline, launch date set for 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2023

Electric air taxis could soon take New Yorkers from JFK to Manhattan in 7 minutes by 2025, all thanks to Joby Aviation, one of the leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) makers. Over the weekend, Joby Aviation took to […]

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World’s largest bank ICBC pays ransom after LockBit hack disrupted the markets, cybercriminals claim

Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2023

China’s largest lender, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), reportedly paid a ransom to cybercriminals who targeted the bank in a recent hack, according to a statement from a representative of the LockBit ransomware gang to Reuters on […]

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Snapchat parent company lays off product team staff as tech layoffs surge to nearly 250,000

Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2023

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has laid off nearly 20 employees who held product management titles as part of the company’s effort to reorganize and streamline its operations, Snap announced in a statement last week. According to The Information […]

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Ray Therapeutics secures $4M from CIRM to develop optogenetic therapy treatment for geographic atrophy

Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2023

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent cause of vision loss among individuals over the age of 65 globally. Over 18 million people in the United States alone are estimated to have milder forms of AMD, with a substantial portion […]

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