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Meta launches a web version of Threads as user engagement falls 85%

Nickie Louise Posted On August 22, 2023

In just 48 days after its launch, many of Meta’s most active users have abandoned the Threads platform once hyped by mainstream media and major news outlets as a potential “Twitter Killer.” In a bid to stem the loss of […]

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World Mobile partners with SingularityNET to launch blockchain-based loans

Nickie Louise Posted On August 22, 2023

World Mobile, a decentralized wireless network operator, today announced it has partnered with SingularityNET to introduce blockchain-based loans to its customer base. This partnership involves integrating SingularityNET’s AI technology into World Mobile’s blockchain-powered mobile network. The strategic collaboration will involve […]

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Swedish EV battery startup Northvolt raises $5 billion in funding from BlackRock, others to expand its factory footprint

Nickie Louise Posted On August 22, 2023

Northvolt, the Swedish lithium-ion battery startup founded by a former Tesla executive, has raised a massive $1.2 billion in funding to construct new manufacturing facilities in Europe and North America, the company announced Tuesday. The round was led by BlackRock, […]

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Artfi Welcomes Francis Gurry, Internationally Renowned Intellectual Property Expert as Advisor

Nickie Louise Posted On August 22, 2023

Dubai, Date. Artfi, an art technology company, is a leading innovator on a mission to democratize the $1.7 trillion fine art market and is thrilled to announce the addition of Francis Gurry to its advisory board. With his distinguished career […]

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Tesla Model X computer shuts down on a busy Los Angeles freeway. You won’t believe what happened next

Nickie Louise Posted On August 21, 2023

Tesla is undoubtedly the most popular electric vehicle maker in the world. The company is known for its commitment to safety and engineering excellence. The Tesla Model X, the luxury version, is the very first SUV ever to achieve a […]

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Meta Threads’ user engagement falls by staggering 85% to less than 10 million even as Twitter X hits a new high

Nickie Louise Posted On August 21, 2023

Meta Threads, once hyped by the mainstream media and major news outlets as “Twitter Killer,” has finally crashed to Earth. In just three weeks after its launch, Threads engagement and daily active users plunged to 13 million, a drop of around 70%, according […]

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Europe’s fintech darling Adyen lost $20 billion of its market cap in just one day

Nickie Louise Posted On August 21, 2023

Adyen was once named one of the top 200 global fintech companies globally, according to Statista. Now Europe’s fintech darling is facing the fight of its life. In 2018, Dutch payments startup Adyen made its debut on the Amsterdam stock […]

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Smart Contracts: Crafting a New Age of Accountability in Crowdfunding

Nickie Louise Posted On August 21, 2023

Crowdfunding is one of the most efficient ways for investors to participate directly in early-stage startups, even with as little capital as $100 in some instances. According to the latest statistics, the global crowdfunding market was valued at $1.41 billion […]

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You will no longer be able to block annoying people on X (formerly Twitter): “Block is going to be deleted as a “feature,” Musk says

Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023

In what many are calling the absolute worst idea yet, Elon Musk announced today that X (formerly Twitter) is going to be removing the Block feature from the social platform Responding to a question about if “there ever a reason […]

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Microsoft is shutting down Xbox 360’s online store next year; 200+ games will be lost

Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023

Microsoft Xbox 360’s online store has had a great run. But all good things must come to an end. Microsoft announced on Thursday that it would pull the plug on its online store and marketplace for the Xbox 360 next year. This […]

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AI Wrappers: The rise of AI wrappers and the challenges ahead

Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023

In just a matter of months, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream and global phenomenon, largely propelled by the rapid success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. No day goes by without a headline on AI. The recent surge in AI popularity […]

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Top 10 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2023

Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, navigating the constantly evolving world of social media platforms has become part of our daily lives. From connecting with friends and sharing moments to discovering new trends and businesses, these online hubs have transformed the way […]

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AI researchers left Google to launch Sakana AI, a generative AI startup developing adaptable AI models based on nature-inspired intelligence

Nickie Louise Posted On August 17, 2023

Llion Jones, who was hailed as the “Godfather of Transformers,” dedicated nearly 12 years to Google. He played a key role in crafting the pivotal Transformers research paper, a cornerstone in contemporary generative AI. Jones was part of a team […]

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Republic launches self-custodial multi-chain wallet to its global community of over 3 million members

Nickie Louise Posted On August 17, 2023

Republic, an equity crowdfunding that lets regular people invest in startups and early-stage companies, has just introduced its new digital wallet to its extensive worldwide community of over three million members. The new Republic Wallet is designed to facilitate investing, […]

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OpenAI acquires AI design studio startup Global Illumination in its first known acquisition

Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023

OpenAI announced on Wednesday it has acquired AI design studio tech startup Global Illumination to work on enhancing its core products including ChatGPT. This marks OpenAI’s first acquisition as a “for-profit,” now valued at $30 billion. The financial details of the […]

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Bitcoin Spark: Is it the new Ethereum in the making?

Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023

Bitcoin, while undeniably the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, does face some technical and economic limitations that we must acknowledge and work to overcome. The issue of scalability can result in frustrating transaction delays and exorbitant fees during peak usage, hindering […]

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Google’s DeepMind is reportedly building an AI assistant that offers life advice

Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023

DeepMind, one of Google’s AI units is building at least 21 different tools for life advice, planning, and tutoring using generative artificial intelligence (AI), The New York Times reported Wednesday. As part of the project, Google has reportedly partnered with […]

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Coinbase wins approval to offer cryptocurrency futures to U.S. retail customers

Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase has been facing some challenges over the last two years. However, amidst a string of legal battles, there’s finally some good news for the world’s second-largest crypto exchange. In a significant development today, Coinbase Global announced Wednesday […]

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Mexican fintech startup Klar raises $100 million in debt financing to expand its footprint

Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2023

Apart from generative AI startups, technology startups have been facing difficulties in obtaining funding ever since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in the latter part of last year. The situation has been worsened by the unfortunate collapse of […]

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Berlin-based InsurTech startup SureIn raises €4M in funding to provide insurance to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)

Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2023

Over the years, the European small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) insurance market has long suffered from a lack of innovation. The crux of the issue lies in the uniqueness of each company – spanning diverse industry verticals, distinctive business models, […]

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