November 12, 2025
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Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer and editor for TechStartups.com. Nickie loves writing about early-stage startups, new technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When not writing about technology, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with family, hiking, and exploring God's majestic creation.


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AI startup BuildOps lands $127M at $1B valuation to help commercial contractors drowning in busywork
Nickie Louise Posted On March 21, 2025


The commercial contracting industry is a cornerstone of the economy, generating nearly $300 billion annually and employing hundreds of thousands of skilled workers—electricians, HVAC specialists, technicians, and more. These are the people who keep hospitals functioning, factories moving, and buildings […]


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Inside the Minds of Cybercriminals: How They Exploit Weak Cloud Networks
Nickie Louise Posted On March 21, 2025


In today’s digital landscape, cyber attacks pose an increasing threat. As more organizations shift their operations to the cloud, cybercriminals adapt their strategies to exploit vulnerabilities in these environments. Gaining insight into how these digital adversaries think is essential for […]


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OpenAI launches next-gen audio AI models: Smarter speech-to-text and expressive AI voices
Nickie Louise Posted On March 20, 2025


OpenAI just dropped a fresh batch of audio models, shaking up how voice AI works. The new lineup of audio models is designed to push voice AI forward. The new releases include text-to-speech and speech-to-text models that push things forward […]


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Claude can now search the web: Is Anthropic’s AI a threat to Google’s search dominance?
Nickie Louise Posted On March 20, 2025


Anthropic just gave its AI chatbot, Claude, a serious upgrade—real-time web search. This means Claude can now pull fresh information straight from the internet and provide responses with direct citations. The web search feature is rolling out first to paid […]


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Nvidia-backed startup CoreWeave eyes $32 billion valuation in a public debut, a test for AI IPOs
Nickie Louise Posted On March 20, 2025


CoreWeave is preparing for a high-stakes IPO, targeting a valuation of up to $32 billion as it looks to capitalize on the demand for artificial intelligence. The IPO news comes just weeks after the startup’s three founders—Mike Intrator, Brian Venturo, […]


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Apple is losing over $1 billion annually on its TV streaming service despite subscriber growth
Nickie Louise Posted On March 20, 2025


Apple is losing more than $1 billion annually on its TV streaming service and has begun to scrutinize its costs more closely. Apple TV+, the tech titan’s ambitious plunge into the streaming wars, is bleeding cash at an alarming rate—over […]


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SoftBank to acquire chip startup Ampere Computing for $6.5B to boost AI and Arm-based chip investments
Nickie Louise Posted On March 20, 2025


SoftBank Group announced on Wednesday that it plans to buy Ampere Computing, a semiconductor startup specializing in Arm-based server chips, in a $6.5 billion deal. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025. The acquisition would […]


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This startup is turning discarded trees into a billion-dollar wood recycling industry
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2025


America discards more trees than most realize. Every year, about 36 million trees fall—whether from storms, disease, or urban development. The U.S. also churns out roughly 18.1 million tons of wood waste annually, most of which ends up burned or […]


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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas showcases advanced reinforcement learning with motion capture technology
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2025


It’s been a while since Boston Dynamics made headlines, but today, Atlas, its humanoid robot, is showcasing a major leap in agility and adaptability. In a new demonstration unveiled on March 19, 2025, Atlas moves with an unprecedented level of […]


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SEC drops appeal in Ripple lawsuit: What it means for crypto
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2025


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to withdraw its appeal against Ripple Labs, bringing an end to a legal battle that has lasted four years over whether XRP should be classified as a security. Ripple’s CEO, Brad […]


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Nvidia unveils Blue: A charming robot powered by the Newton Physics Engine
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2025


On Tuesday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced Blue at the GTC 2025 conference—a compact, attention-grabbing robot developed with Disney Research and Google DeepMind. Powered by Nvidia’s newly announced Newton physics engine, Blue is built to refine robotic movement and learning, […]


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Hackers exploit ChatGPT vulnerability to target U.S. government and financial firms
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2025


Just a year after OpenAI’s internal AI secrets were stolen in a data breach, hackers are now exploiting a year-old security flaw in ChatGPT. According to a report from Security Week, the vulnerability is being used to target financial institutions […]


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NASA astronauts return to earth after extended ISS mission, splash down safely aboard SpaceX Dragon
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2025


NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Grebenkin, are back on solid ground after spending months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their return aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon marked another smooth touchdown for […]


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BYD unveils 5-minute EV charge breakthrough: Is Tesla in trouble?
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2025


BYD just flipped the script on EV charging. The Chinese automaker introduced a new fast-charging system that can add 249 miles of range in just five minutes, a claim that—if it holds up—could shake up the electric vehicle market. Tesla […]


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GrubMarket raises $50M Series G at $3.5B valuation to expand AI-driven supply chain solutions
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2025


GrubMarket, a food tech startup and AI-driven supply chain management provider, has secured $50 million in a Series G round, pushing its valuation past $3.5 billion. The funding comes from Liberty Street Funds, 3Spoke Capital, ROC Venture Group, Portfolia, Pegasus […]


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Amazon challenges Nvidia: AWS slashes AI chip prices to undercut Nvidia’s H100 and lure customers away
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2025


Amazon Web Services (AWS) has slashed the prices of its Trainium AI chips in a direct challenge to Nvidia, The Information reported. By offering similar performance at just 25% of the cost of Nvidia’s H100 chips, AWS is making a […]


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Google acquires cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion, its biggest deal ever
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2025


Google has agreed to acquire New York-based cloud security startup Wiz for a $32 billion all-cash deal, making its biggest acquisition yet. Announced Tuesday, the agreement is aimed at strengthening Google’s cloud business as AI-driven security threats become more sophisticated. […]


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Amazon plans to lay off 14,000 managerial positions to save $3.5 billion annually
Nickie Louise Posted On March 17, 2025


Amazon is set to cut around 14,000 managerial positions by early 2025, aiming to save between $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion annually. This reduction marks a 13% drop in Amazon’s global management workforce, shrinking the number of managers from 105,770 […]


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Will AI agents replace SaaS? Why the future is more complex than you think
Nickie Louise Posted On March 17, 2025


Remember when mobile apps were supposed to kill web software? Or when no-code tools were expected to make developers obsolete? Every few years, a new “SaaS killer” appears—and every time, SaaS just gets stronger. Now, the latest panic is about […]


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PepsiCo acquires healthy prebiotic soda startup Poppi for $1.95 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On March 17, 2025


PepsiCo has acquired Poppi, the prebiotic soda startup known for its healthier beverage options, in a deal valued at $1.95 billion. The net purchase price is $1.65 billion after factoring in $300 million in expected cash tax benefits. This move […]


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