January 30, 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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KuCoin launches KuCoin Pay, enabling QR-code crypto point-of-sale payments and revolutionizing retail
Nickie Louise Posted On January 2, 2025


It’s been some time since we last featured KuCoin, one of the best cryptocurrency exchanges known for enabling trades in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 700 altcoins. In recent months, the KuCoin team has been quietly working on its new offerings, […]


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AI Friends: Meta launches AI friends on Facebook and Instagram, blurring the line between authenticity and engagement
Nickie Louise Posted On January 2, 2025


Meta is making a bold move with AI-generated profiles. The social media giant has announced plans to integrate these profiles and characters seamlessly across Facebook and other platforms as part of a broader engagement strategy. These new profiles are more […]


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Top 15 AI Trends for 2025: Expert Predictions You Need to Know
Nickie Louise Posted On January 1, 2025


Since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from niche technology to mainstream adoption, fundamentally altering how we access and interact with information. At the forefront is generative AI—large language models trained on extensive datasets […]


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Tesla Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas Terrorist Attack Leaves One Dead at Trump Hotel
Nickie Louise Posted On January 1, 2025


A Tesla Cybertruck erupted in flames on New Year’s Day outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, leaving one person dead and seven others injured. Witnesses reported that the vehicle arrived at the hotel’s entrance, began emitting smoke, and […]


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Bench, a popular accounting platform startup, acquired by Employer.com 3 days after abrupt shutdown
Nickie Louise Posted On December 31, 2024


Popular accounting startup Bench abruptly shut down on Friday, marking a dramatic end for a company that had once been a favorite among small businesses and startups across North America. The closure comes just a few years after venture capitalists […]


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Stanford University launches STORM, a new AI research tool that enables anyone to create Wikipedia-style reports on any topic
Nickie Louise Posted On December 31, 2024


Stanford University has unveiled a new AI tool called STORM, designed to help anyone create detailed, Wikipedia-style reports on any topic. Open to the public for free, STORM is a research prototype that supports interactive knowledge curation. The tool allows […]


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Kekius Maximus: Elon Musk rings in 2025 with a bold name change to ‘Kekius Maximus’
Nickie Louise Posted On December 31, 2024


Elon Musk is no longer ‘Elon Musk’ on X—at least for now. The Tesla CEO once again made waves on social media by updating his X (formerly Twitter) profile on Tuesday (December 31), changing his display name to ‘Kekius Maximus,’ […]


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Deepseek, a free open-source AI model, outperforms OpenAI and Meta’s latest models at a fraction of the cost
Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2024


Forget about ChatGPT. A new free AI large language model is taking the internet by storm. This new AI model doesn’t come from OpenAI, Meta, Google, or any familiar name. Meet DeepSeek, a free open-source AI developed by a Chinese […]


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Top Tech News Stories of 2024
Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2024


At TechStartups, we keep a close watch on how technology reshapes lives and industries worldwide. Without a doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the headlines this year. From ChatGPT outperforming students on standardized tests to Soral’s viral AI-generated videos, AI has […]


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Nvidia completes $700M acquisition of AI startup Run:ai after antitrust scrutiny, plans open-source shift
Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2024


After months of regulatory scrutiny, Nvidia has officially completed its $700 million acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai. The announcement on Monday comes after an extended antitrust review, highlighting the challenges Nvidia faced in closing the deal. The European Commission […]


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US Court of Appeals halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act (FinCEN) in a win for small businesses and startup founders
Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2024


With the January 1, 2025, deadline just days away, a federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was part of new FinCEN reporting requirements. The law required U.S. businesses to disclose details […]


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OpenAI weighs changes to corporate structure: Exploring a non-profit backed by ‘for-profit’s success’ to sustain AGI’s mission-driven future
Nickie Louise Posted On December 27, 2024


Just weeks after reports that OpenAI was seeking to remove the “AGI clause” in its agreement with Microsoft and shift to a full-profit model, the make of ChatGPT is now rethinking its corporate setup. OpenAI’s Board of Directors is exploring […]


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ChatGPT is down again: OpenAI’s ChatGPT is hit with outages. Here’s what you need to know
Nickie Louise Posted On December 26, 2024


Just a month after blaming targeted DDoS attacks for ChatGPT outages, OpenAI announced this afternoon that its AI app ChatGPT is experiencing glitches for some users. ChatGPT has been down for at least two hours with no word on when […]


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xAI closes $6 billion in Series C funding from A16Z, Blackrock, Sequoia, NVIDIA, and others
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024


After weeks of speculation, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has closed a massive $6 billion Series C funding round. This latest investment includes high-profile names like A16Z, Blackrock, and Fidelity Management & Research Company. Other notable backers include Kingdom Holdings, […]


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Userway faces class action lawsuit over alleged false accessibility and ADA compliance claims
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024


Userway is facing a class action lawsuit filed by Bloomsybox.com, LLC, accusing the company of making misleading claims about its accessibility widget. The lawsuit, filed at Delaware District Court, alleges that Userway promoted its product as a simple, foolproof solution […]


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Apple nears $4 trillion valuation, surpassing Nvidia amid AI boost and iPhone surge
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024


Apple is on the verge of reaching an unprecedented $4 trillion market valuation, buoyed by investor excitement over its recent AI-driven initiatives aimed at reviving sluggish iPhone sales. The news comes just over a month ago after Nvidia claimed the title […]


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Fiserv to acquire Canada’s Payfare in $140M deal to expand payment solutions for gig workers
Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024


U.S.-based fintech giant Fiserv is set to acquire Canadian payments platform Payfare in a deal valued at C$201.5 million ($140 million). Announced Monday, the acquisition positions Fiserv to deepen its offerings for gig economy workers, a rapidly growing segment that […]


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OpenAI unveils o3, a next-gen reasoning model that approaches AGI
Nickie Louise Posted On December 20, 2024


OpenAI has announced its latest AI reasoning models, o3 and o3-mini, which aim to tackle complex problems with greater precision and efficiency. These models represent a significant leap in AI capabilities, building on the foundation set by the o1 series […]


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Marc Andreessen on Elon Musk: The hands-on CEO who inspires loyalty by solving problems side-by-side with frontline engineers
Nickie Louise Posted On December 20, 2024


Elon Musk’s track record of success is undeniable, with achievements spanning industries like electric vehicles, space exploration, and renewable energy. From his six rules for insane productivity to 120-hour workweeks, what truly sets Musk apart isn’t just the scale of […]


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OpenAI fined €15 million for using personal data to train ChatGPT without consent
Nickie Louise Posted On December 20, 2024


Since its launch over two years ago, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has attracted over 100 million users, with 300 million engaging weekly. But as its popularity grows, so do concerns about how personal data is used. Recent findings reveal that OpenAI trained […]


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