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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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Google partners with MediaTek to build cheaper AI chips, joining tech giants moving to reduce their reliance on Nvidia

Nickie Louise Posted On March 17, 2025

Google is partnering with Taiwan’s MediaTek to develop the next version of its AI chips, Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), set for production next year, according to a report from The Information, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Despite this […]

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Buy now, pay later startup Klarna files for U.S. IPO as valuation rebounds to $15 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On March 17, 2025

Four months after it confidentially submitted IPO documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Swedish fintech startup Klarna has officially filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KLAR. Klarna, known for its […]

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NASA astronauts stranded for 9 months on ISS set to return to earth tomorrow on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon

Nickie Louise Posted On March 17, 2025

After spending an unexpected nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally coming back to Earth on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Their return follows the successful docking of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, […]

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The race to the bottom in AI: Why AI model providers like OpenAI face a commoditization crisis amid falling costs

Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2025

“The cost to use a given level of AI capability falls by about 10x every 12 months,” OpenAI’s CEO said in a 15-page proposal to the White House, highlighting the urgency to maintain America’s edge in the AI race. It’s […]

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Meta’s Community Notes to use open-source tech from Elon Musk’s X to combat misinformation

Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2025

Two months after scrapping third-party fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, the company announced that its upcoming Community Notes feature will use open-source technology from Elon Musk’s X. The decision is part of Meta’s new approach to tackling misinformation. Community Notes […]

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OpenAI calls for bans on DeepSeek and other Chinese open-source AI models while it remains closed-source

Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2025

OpenAI has submitted a policy proposal to the U.S. government urging a ban on AI models developed by PRC-affiliated entities. The company singled out Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, labeling it as “state-controlled” and raising concerns over security risks and potential […]

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Solar tech startup Terabase Energy raises $130M led by SoftBank to scale deployment amid rising energy demand

Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2025

The surge in global energy demand is accelerating the need for scalable and efficient solutions. From AI data centers to expanding urban infrastructures, the race is on to meet growing power requirements while keeping sustainability at the forefront. That’s why […]

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Flock Safety raises $275M from Andreessen Horowitz to expand drone manufacturing and crime-fighting tech

Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2025

Flock Safety, an Atlanta tech startup known for its surveillance technology, has landed $275 million in fresh funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The investment will fuel the company’s push into drone products and support the development of a new manufacturing […]

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Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy lays off climate policy team in Europe and US after USAID funding hit

Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2025

Breakthrough Energy, the climate-focused initiative founded by Bill Gates, has laid off dozens of employees, according to the New York Times. The organization has dismantled its U.S. climate policy team, its European team, and staff working in partnerships with other […]

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Autonomous vehicle testing startup Applied Intuition in talks to raise funding at $15 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2025

Applied Intuition, a lesser-known player in autonomous vehicle testing, is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise capital at a $15 billion valuation—more than double its valuation from a year ago. The Information shared this update, citing a source with […]

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Google launches Gemma 3: A series of open-source AI models that runs on a single GPU or TPU

Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2025

Google has launched Gemma 3, its latest series of open-source AI models, aiming to make AI development more efficient and accessible. The models come in four sizes: 1 billion, 4 billion, 12 billion, and 27 billion parameters—and are designed to […]

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Binance unveils fan-designed Pierre Gasly helmet with striking Melbourne mural and immersive AR experience

Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2025

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is bringing fan creativity to the racetrack—literally. The crypto giant has unveiled Formula One driver Pierre Gasly’s new race helmet, featuring a fan-designed look and an interactive twist that merges art, tech, and community […]

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Northvolt, once a symbol of Europe’s electric car revolution, files for bankruptcy after $10 billion investment loss

Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2025

In November, we reported on the shake-up at Northvolt after CEO and co-founder Peter Carlsson stepped down. Fast forward four months later, the Swedish electric vehicle battery maker has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. Once seen as a key player […]

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Top 10 tech acquisitions worth $100M+ in Q1 2025 (so far)

Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2025

The AI momentum sparked by the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 is still going strong, with no signs of slowing down. Less than three months into 2025, the sector is already buzzing with mergers and acquisitions. Major players and rising […]

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OpenAI launches new AI agent development tools as Chinese AI startups close in

Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2025

OpenAI is stepping up its game with a new set of tools and APIs that make building advanced AI agents easier for developers. The latest release includes the Agents SDK and Responses API, both geared toward simplifying how developers create […]

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Celestial AI raises $250 million to speed up connections between AI chips and transform AI Infrastructure

Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2025

Celestial AI, a Silicon Valley chip startup aiming to overcome speed limitations in artificial intelligence, announced on Tuesday that it has secured an additional $250 million in a Series C1 funding round. This brings its total funding to $515 million. […]

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Fixing AI’s mistakes is becoming a growing side hustle for college grads and freelancers

Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2025

Since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, AI has reshaped how we live, learn, and work—touching almost every part of daily life. But while AI appears to have answers to almost every question, it’s far from flawless. From clunky […]

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Meta is testing its first in-house AI training chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and cut AI infrastructure costs

Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2025

Meta is testing its first in-house AI training chip, marking a pivotal step to cut infrastructure costs and lessen its dependence on Nvidia and other suppliers, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move reflects Meta’s broader push […]

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Legal tech startup Trust & Will raises $25M from Northwestern Mutual, UBS to simplify estate planning with AI

Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2025

Trust & Will, an online estate planning startup, has secured $25 million in Series C funding to ramp up its use of artificial intelligence. The San Diego-based company has now raised a total of $75 million. Moderne Ventures led the […]

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