How much data do we really create every day? We produce 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created each day at our current rate. What’s even mind boggling is that, 90% of the data in the world today has been created in […]
Last week, we reported about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s launch of HoweyCoins.com, a fictitious ICO website that show how easy it is to scam investors and warn about initial coin offering (ICO) risks. The site is part of the initiative […]
With growing popularity of electric cars, there is a growing need for accessible fast-charging stations to support millions of electric cars on our roads. Chakratec is a manufacturer of a patented kinetic storage that matches the needs of EV Charging […]
Last week, we reported about how HSBC made history after it completed the world’s first trade-finance transaction with Cargill using blockchain. Now the investment and corporate banking arm of Russia largest bank, Sberbank and telecom giant MTS claimed to have […]
Facebook and Qualcomm today announced a new partnership to bring high-speed internet connectivity over 60GHz to the cities. The two tech giants announced Monday that at the foundation will be based on Facebook’s Terragraph technology; a millimeter-wave, multi-node wireless backhaul system. […]
Microsoft has acquired artificial intelligence startup Semantic Machines to boost its efforts in developing conversational AI, the tech giant made the announcement in a blog post on its website. Microsoft did not disclose any financial details of the acquisition. The Berkeley, […]
Good morning! Here are some of the top tech startup news stories for today, Monday, May 21. Microsoft buys conversational AI startup Semantic Machines to help bots sound more lifelike. Microsoft announced it has bought Semantic Machines, an artificial intelligence start-up, […]
Autonomous technology pioneer Roadstar.ai announced it has raised US$128 million in Series A funding. The round is led by Wu Capital and Shenzhen Capital Group with participation from Yunqi Partners, CMB International Capital, and Vision Plus Capital. In conjunction with […]
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BlockArray is a blockchain-based startup focused on providing vertically integrated solutions from the protocol layer to mobile applications for the supply chain and logistics industry. The company just announced it has partnered with First View Financial to enable businesses to run logistics […]
Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence yet for water plumes on Europa. Sifting through mined data collected from NASA’s Galileo orbiter launched a generation ago yields new evidence of plumes, eruptions of water vapor, from Jupiter’s moon Europa. Europa is […]
Cubeiq is a business intelligence company that provides its clients with consumer behavior and trend insights. Today, the company announced it has raised $27 million in Series B financing to support growth, product innovation and advancement of data privacy initiatives. The […]
Indee Labs is unlocking gene-modified cell therapy for the masses with scalable hardware for gene delivery. Today, Indee Labs announced it has received received $2.6 million in venture financing extending its seed-stage funding to more than US$5.4M (AU$7.1M). The funding will be […]
The cost of healthcare continues to rise. According to a recent survey, 56% of employees say health coverage is the biggest reason for staying at their current job. That’s a high percentage. Do you also know that Americans spend $3 trillion every […]
Good morning! Here are some of the top tech startup news stories for today, Friday, May 18. There have been at least 271 initial coin offerings with major red flags, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) investigation. Altogether those ICOs […]
PayPal is buying Swedish fintech startup iZettle for $2.2 billion ahead of IPO. The company announced Thursday that it has reached a deal to buy payments start-up iZettle for $2.2 billion — the biggest acquisition in its history. The news came just […]
H2 and Google for Entrepreneurs are joining forces. In a joint press release, the two companies announced a new global partnership to bring together the worldwide networks and resources of both H2 and Google for Entrepreneurs to support technology leaders […]
Hello, quantum world. Quantum computers are finally here. The question is, what do we do with them and how do we apply them? One Cambridge, Massachusetts-based quantum software startup, Zapata Computing, is already leading the change and building applications to take […]
Arevo is a Silicon Valley startup with a patent pending technologically advanced breakthrough that makes it possible to 3D print out objects which are reinforced with carbon fiber as well as carbon nanotubes. The new technology is a game changer […]
Cryptocurrency startup Crypterium just announced that Marc O’Brien, the former CEO of Visa UK, has been appointed CEO of Crypterium, the world’s first mobile crypto bank. Marc O’Brien is a former CEO of Visa UK, a key advisor of Revolut and one […]