June 8, 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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Robinhood to acquire TradePMR for $300 million, expanding offerings to $7 trillion RIA market
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2024


Robinhood Markets, the parent company of the popular trading app Robinhood, is set to acquire portfolio management platform TradePMR in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $300 million, the companies announced on Tuesday. The acquisition marks Robinhood’s latest move to expand […]


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Americans Spend $546 Billion to Figure Out Their Taxes as the US Tax Code Grows from 5,000 Words in 1913 to 10 Million Today
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2024


It’s 2024, and Americans are spending a staggering $546 billion annually just to navigate the U.S. tax system. Why? The tax code has ballooned into a 10-million-word labyrinth, making it 21 times longer than the entire Lord of the Rings […]


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Microsoft-backed tech startup d-Matrix launches first AI chip to revolutionize chatbots and video generation
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2024


Silicon Valley-based AI startup d-Matrix announced Tuesday that it has started shipping its first AI chip, designed to support applications like chatbots and video generators. This milestone comes just over a year after the company secured $110 million in funding […]


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ServiceTitan, a software startup valued at $9.5 billion, files for U.S. IPO on Nasdaq
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


ServiceTitan, a software startup that develops tools for home services businesses, filed paperwork on Monday for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. The Glendale, California-based company plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol […]


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AI healthcare startup Forward shuts down after burning through $400 million from investors
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


Forward, a once-promising healthcare startup that aimed to revolutionize care with its “doctor-in-a-box” modules, is shutting down. The closure comes just a year after the San Francisco-based company raised $100 million in funding, bringing its total fundraising to nearly $400 […]


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Space startup The Exploration Company raises $160M to develop reusable capsule, positioning itself as Europe’s answer to SpaceX
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


Even as SpaceX dominates the space industry, investors are placing their bets on emerging startups that could fill gaps in a less crowded market. Among these is The Exploration Company (TEC), a Munich-based space startup making waves with its ambitious […]


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TikTok parent ByteDance valued at $300 billion as revenue surges 30% to $110 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2024


ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has set its valuation at approximately $300 billion. The news comes after the company recently approached investors with a share buyback offer, according to sources and a document reviewed by Reuters. The proposed buyback […]


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Major advertisers, including IBM, Disney, and Comcast, return to X amid FCC scrutiny of NewsGuard
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2024


After nearly a year-long boycott, major advertisers have resumed their campaigns on X (formerly Twitter). Companies including IBM, Disney, Comcast, Discovery, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate Entertainment have returned to the platform, signaling renewed trust in X’s leadership under CEO Linda […]


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SpaceX eyes $250 billion valuation in tender offer, positioning Elon Musk to become the world’s first trillionaire by the end of the decade
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2024


Elon Musk’s SpaceX—the leader in rocket launches and high-speed satellite internet through Starlink—is gearing up for a tender offer in December, offering existing shares at $135 each, according to an exclusive report from The Financial Times citing insider sources. At […]


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Toyota-backed self-driving startup Pony AI seeks $4.48 billion valuation in U.S. IPO
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2024


Late last month, Toyota-backed self-driving startup Pony AI announced plans to go public, marking a major milestone after eight years of development. The company has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, targeting a valuation exceeding […]


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Google launches Gemini Live app, bringing AI voice assistant to iPhone users
Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2024


Alphabet’s Google on Thursday launched a smartphone app for its AI chatbot, Gemini, on Apple’s App Store Thursday, bringing its latest voice assistant to iPhone users. This release follows Google’s recent rollout of Gemini Live in English for Android users […]


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Crypto market cap hits $3.2 trillion, surpassing France’s GDP
Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2024


The crypto boom sparked by Trump’s recent November 5 victory shows no signs of slowing down, with Bitcoin reaching $90,000 and driving the global cryptocurrency market beyond the $3 trillion mark. On Thursday, crypto market capitalization hit a record $3.12 […]


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Climate tech startup Vaulted Deep raises $32M to inject carbon-containing waste deep underground and combat carbon emissions
Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2024


Carbon emissions are one of the major drivers of climate change, trapping heat in the atmosphere and fueling extreme weather, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss. According to Bloomberg climate data,  global energy-related CO₂ emissions rose by 1.1% in 2023, hitting a […]


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AMD lays off 1,000 employees, or 4% of global Workforce, in a bid to compete with Nvidia in AI chip market
Nickie Louise Posted On November 14, 2024


AMD announced on Wednesday that it would lay off 4% of its global workforce as the longtime chipmaker sharpened its focus on the fast-growing artificial intelligence chip market, which remains dominated by rival Nvidia. The layoff announcement comes just a […]


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Klarna, Europe’s most valuable fintech startup, confidentially files for US IPO
Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2024


Klarna, Europe’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) fintech, announced Wednesday that it has confidentially submitted IPO documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The $15 billion Swedish payments company has yet to make its IPO prospectus publicly available, […]


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Volkswagen invests $5.8 billion in Rivian to keep the struggling EV truck startup afloat
Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2024


Rivian announced on Wednesday a $5.8 billion investment from German automaker Volkswagen as part of a joint venture, driving the Amazon-backed electric truck maker’s stock up over 15% on Wednesday. The funding is a much-needed boost after Rivian posted a […]


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Amazon launches a $20 discount store in a challenge to Temu and Shein
Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2024


Late last month, we covered Amazon’s plans to launch a budget-friendly storefront with a $20 price cap to compete with bargain sites like Temu and Shein. Just two weeks later, Amazon has rolled out its new discount store, offering everything […]


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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns to AI startup
Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2024


OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the company three months after stepping away as president. On Tuesday, he shared on X that his “longest vacation” was over and that he was “back to building OpenAI.” Back in August, Brockman […]


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VinFast, Vietnam’s struggling EV startup, secures additional $3.4B in funding from founder and parent company
Nickie Louise Posted On November 12, 2024


Just a year after going public via a SPAC merger, Vietnam’s ambitious EV startup VinFast finds itself in turbulent waters, grappling with mounting losses and operational setbacks that are complicating its global expansion. Now, the Nasdaq-listed EV maker is looking […]


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Space startup Firefly raises $175 million in Series D funding at over $2 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On November 12, 2024


Firefly Aerospace has closed a $175 million Series D funding round led by RPM Ventures, with participation from both current backers and newcomers like GiantLeap Capital and Human Element. This latest round now brings the Texas-based space startup’s valuation at […]


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