January 14, 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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Huawei launches first HarmonyOS laptops to challenge Windows and MacOS
Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2025


Huawei has just launched its first laptops running its own HarmonyOS, marking its biggest move yet to break free from Western tech stacks and chip restrictions. The MateBook Pro and foldable MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, revealed Monday in Chengdu, are […]


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Nvidia launches NVLink Fusion to open its AI ecosystem to non-NVIDIA chips and expand beyond proprietary hardware
Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2025


Nvidia on Monday announced a wave of updates at Computex 2025, headlined by the launch of “NVLink Fusion,” new silicon that opens its AI ecosystem to non-NVIDIA chips. The move signals a strategic shift as the company looks to strengthen […]


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British fintech startup Revolut to invest €1B in France, eyes French banking license amid major EU push
Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2025


Less than a month after reporting a record $1.4 billion profit for 2024, British fintech unicorn Revolut is doubling down on European expansion. The company announced on Monday plans to invest €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in France over the next […]


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How to start a business in the age of AI (And why now is the best time)
Nickie Louise Posted On May 16, 2025


It’s 2025, and AI is tearing down barriers, making it simpler than ever for anyone to build software. Forget the days when coding was a fortress only tech wizards could breach. Today, non-technical founders can launch apps in days, not […]


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OpenAI launches Codex: A cloud agent for software engineers that writes code, fixes bugs, and handles tasks in parallel
Nickie Louise Posted On May 16, 2025


OpenAI just unveiled its latest engineering marvel: Codex, a cloud-based software engineering agent designed to write code, fix bugs, and assist developers by running multiple tasks at once—all in isolated environments tailored to your repo. “Today, we are introducing Codex. […]


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What Is Product-Market Fit? A Simple Guide for Non-Technical Founders
Nickie Louise Posted On May 16, 2025


Product-market fit (PMF) is when your startup’s product satisfies a strong market demand. In other words, it’s the moment when your users say, “I need this,” and they’re willing to pay, use, and even tell others about it. Product-market fit […]


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Top tech startup funding news for today, May 15, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On May 15, 2025


It’s May 15, 2025! Sorry, we were off yesterday. But today’s slate makes up for it. We’re back with your daily roundup of the latest tech startup funding news. From space manufacturing and wireless power to biotech breakthroughs and AI […]


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AI video startup Hedra lands $32M led by Andreessen Horowitz to help brands create lifelike digital avatars
Nickie Louise Posted On May 15, 2025


Hedra, an AI video startup making it easier for anyone to generate lifelike digital characters, has raised $32 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz’s infrastructure fund. Existing investors including a16z Speedrun, Abstract, and Index Ventures, joined the […]


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AI food tech startup Metafoodx raises $9.4M to tackle $382B kitchen waste with 3D scanning
Nickie Louise Posted On May 15, 2025


Food waste is a trillion-dollar problem hiding in plain sight. In commercial kitchens, as much as 30% of food never makes it to a plate—overproduced, uneaten, and tossed. That waste adds up to $382 billion a year, all while kitchens […]


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Regolo.ai: The Future of AI Is Open, Sustainable, and EU-Compliant
Nickie Louise Posted On May 15, 2025


AI is advancing fast, and so is the demand for sustainable and responsible technology. As AI transforms entire industries, the real challenge isn’t just building smarter systems, but building them right. Developers and companies are now looking past raw performance, […]


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Proofpoint acquires rival Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion to boost European expansion ahead of IPO
Nickie Louise Posted On May 15, 2025


Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint is acquiring German cybersecurity firm Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion, marking its largest deal to date as it looks to expand in Europe and prepare for a return to the public markets. The move helps Proofpoint cement […]


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Coinbase hacked: Data of thousands exposed in $20M extortion scheme. Company fights back with $20M bounty
Nickie Louise Posted On May 15, 2025


Coinbase confirmed Thursday that a security breach exposed personal data tied to thousands of customers, or less than 1% of its monthly users. The breach wasn’t caused by a technical flaw. It came down to bribery. Hackers paid off overseas […]


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AI replaces humans: Klarna replaces 700 employees with AI, slashes workforce by 40%
Nickie Louise Posted On May 14, 2025


Klarna isn’t easing into the AI era—it’s sprinting into it with fewer humans on board. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski revealed on Wednesday that the company has cut its workforce by roughly 40%, driven by AI adoption and natural attrition. The […]


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Voltra emerges from stealth with $1.8M to launch ‘Charge,’ a Stripe-like API for EV chargers and microgrids
Nickie Louise Posted On May 14, 2025


Waterloo-based tech startup Voltra has officially launched out of stealth with a $1.8 million pre-seed round led by Contrary, alongside Hanover Capital and Velocity Fund. The company is launching its first product, Charge—a unified API platform built to simplify control […]


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Databricks acquires serverless database startup Neon for $1B to boost AI agent development
Nickie Louise Posted On May 14, 2025


Databricks is opening its wallet again. The San Francisco-based data analytics startup announced Wednesday that it’s acquiring Neon, a serverless database startup, in a deal valued at around $1 billion. The move is aimed at making it easier for developers […]


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eToro goes public with $52 IPO, valued at $4.2 billion amid retail and crypto boom
Nickie Louise Posted On May 14, 2025


eToro, the retail trading platform known for its stock and crypto services, has finally made its public market debut. The company priced its IPO at $52 per share, slightly above its expected range of $46 to $50, raising about $310 […]


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Microsoft lays off thousands of employees despite $25.8 billion in quarterly profits, largest layoffs since 2023
Nickie Louise Posted On May 13, 2025


Microsoft has laid off 7,000 employees, impacting roughly 3% of its global workforce across departments, leadership levels, and regions. “We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” a company spokesperson […]


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Madrid-based startup Shakers lands €14M to scale its AI-powered platform for Europe’s tech freelancers
Nickie Louise Posted On May 13, 2025


Companies are under growing pressure to stay agile, but hiring top-tier tech talent remains one of their biggest bottlenecks. Traditional outsourcing hasn’t kept up. Long lead times, outdated processes, and rigid contracts make it hard for businesses to experiment, adapt, […]


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AI startup Perplexity surges to $14B valuation amid $500M raise, challenges Google in search war
Nickie Louise Posted On May 13, 2025


AI search startup Perplexity is catching serious momentum. The company is closing in on a $500 million funding round that would push its valuation to $14 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. That’s a sharp jump from its […]


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Robinhood acquires WonderFi for $250M in cash to accelerate global crypto expansion
Nickie Louise Posted On May 13, 2025


Robinhood is making another bold move in crypto. On Tuesday, the commission-free trading platform announced it’s acquiring Canadian crypto company WonderFi in an all-cash deal valued at 250 million Canadian dollars, or about $179 million. The deal gives WonderFi shareholders […]


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