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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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SoftBank completes $40B investment in OpenAI, taking 11% stake in the AI giant
Nickie Louise Posted On January 1, 2026


SoftBank has finished wiring one of the largest bets in modern tech history. The Japanese investment group has now completed its full $40 billion commitment to OpenAI, locking in an ownership stake of roughly 11% in the company behind ChatGPT, […]


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How AI Is Reshaping Modern Game Development
Nickie Louise Posted On January 1, 2026


Artificial intelligence has been used in games for a long time, mainly to control non-player characters through simple, pre-programmed logic. In recent years, however, AI has started to play a much bigger role behind the scenes. Rather than merely shaping […]


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Meta acquires AI agent startup Manus for more than $2 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2025


Meta just made one of its biggest AI bets yet — and it did not come from Silicon Valley. The company has agreed to acquire Meta Platforms-backed AI agent startup Manus for more than $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal […]


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Octopus Energy spins off Kraken in $8.65B deal as energy software arm raises $1B
Nickie Louise Posted On December 29, 2025


Britain’s clean energy heavyweight Octopus Energy is breaking its most valuable technology asset out into the open. The company said Monday it will spin off its software arm, Kraken, as a standalone business valued at $8.65 billion, following a major […]


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Top Tech News Today, December 29, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On December 29, 2025


Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Monday, and we’re back with a sharp, balanced look at the forces reshaping the global tech economy — where AI momentum is […]


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Scottish angel syndicate Archangels backs £41M into scale-ups in 2025, up 50% year-over-year
Nickie Louise Posted On December 29, 2025


Archangels is having a huge year, and the numbers tell a clear story. The Edinburgh-based angel investment syndicate has helped channel £41.1 million into Scottish scale-ups in 2025, marking a sharp jump from £27.3 million the previous year. Roughly £12.8 […]


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Nvidia strikes $20B licensing and asset deal with AI chip startup Groq, acqui-hires founder Jonathan Ross
Nickie Louise Posted On December 25, 2025


Nvidia has struck a sweeping $20 billion licensing and asset deal with AI chip startup Groq, according to an exclusive report from CNBC, signaling how inference has moved to the center of the artificial intelligence race. The agreement gives Nvidia […]


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The Top 10 Most Popular Tech News Headlines of 2025: A Year in Review
Nickie Louise Posted On December 24, 2025


As we approach the end of 2025, it’s a natural moment to step back and reflect on the technology news headlines that shaped the year. What stood out was not a single breakthrough, but the cumulative effect of change across […]


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From Nvidia to DeepSeek: Why global investors are quietly turning to China’s AI companies
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2025


Global investors are beginning to rethink their exposure to artificial intelligence. The change is subtle, almost understated, yet it shows up in portfolio decisions, fund launches, and new listings across China’s tech markets. A recent Reuters report said capital that […]


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ServiceNow acquires Armis for $7.75 billion in its largest deal yet to expand cybersecurity push
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2025


ServiceNow said Tuesday it will acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a cash deal valued at $7.75 billion, marking the largest acquisition in ServiceNow’s history. The enterprise software company framed the purchase as a move to deepen its security portfolio at […]


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Instacart ends controversial AI pricing experiments after consumer backlash and FTC scrutiny
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2025


Instacart said Monday it is ending its use of artificial intelligence-driven pricing experiments, drawing a clear line under a practice that had triggered consumer frustration, political criticism, and federal attention. The company confirmed that retailers will no longer be able […]


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Top Tech News Today, December 23, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2025


Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Tuesday, and we’re back with a focused look at the forces shaping the next phase of the global tech economy — where […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 22, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On December 22, 2025


It’s Monday, December 22, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news spanning AI platforms, gene therapy, climate tech, and enterprise cybersecurity. From secure AI verification and hydrogen-powered aviation to no-code development and HSA-integrated wellness, today’s […]


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Alphabet to acquire data center and Energy Firm Intersect for $4.75B to Accelerate U.S. AI Infrastructure Buildout
Nickie Louise Posted On December 22, 2025


Google’s parent company, Alphabet, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Intersect, a data center and energy infrastructure developer, for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of […]


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Top Tech News Today, December 22, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On December 22, 2025


Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Monday, December 22, 2025, and we’re back with a focused look at the forces reshaping the global tech landscape, from AI scale […]


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CACI to acquire space intelligence firm ARKA in $2.6 billion all-cash deal
Nickie Louise Posted On December 22, 2025


U.S. defense contractor CACI International said it will buy space technology provider ARKA Group from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities in an all-cash deal valued at $2.6 billion, a move that deepens CACI’s reach across national security and space-based […]


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Data Cost Optimization Is Now a $9.8B Market, Here Are the Startups Leading the Shift
Nickie Louise Posted On December 22, 2025


As cloud-native data platforms become the backbone of modern analytics and AI, managing data costs has become one of the most persistent challenges facing technology leaders. What was once handled through periodic reviews and manual tuning is now a continuous […]


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AI chipmaker Cerebras revives IPO plans after $1.1B raise and CFIUS clearance
Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2025


AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems is moving back toward the public markets. The Sunnyvale-based startup is preparing to file for a U.S. initial public offering as early as next week, with a listing targeted for the second quarter of 2026, according […]


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Google Cloud strikes near $10B AI cybersecurity deal with Palo Alto Networks, its largest security deal yet
Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2025


Alphabet’s cloud computing unit has secured its largest security deal to date, striking a nearly $10 billion agreement with Palo Alto Networks that deepens a partnership first formed in 2018, the two companies announced Friday. The expanded relationship puts artificial […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 18, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2025


It’s Thursday, December 18, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news spanning AI software development, biotech, industrial engineering, and embedded cybersecurity. From early-stage compliance automation to mega-rounds in natural language programming and antibody design, today’s […]


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