January 15, 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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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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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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