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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Self-driving startup DeepRoute.ai raises $100M to fuel mass adoption of autonomous driving and take on Tesla in China
Nickie Louise Posted On November 4, 2024


Chinese self-driving startup DeepRoute.ai has secured $100 million in new funding from an automaker, aiming to expand its self-driving systems across China and challenge Tesla in the competitive market, the company announced on Monday. The latest funding arrives three years […]


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Apple acquires Pixelmator, a popular photo-editing software founded by two Lithuanian brothers
Nickie Louise Posted On November 1, 2024


Apple has acquired Pixelmator, a startup best known for its photo-editing software, primarily on macOS and iOS. In a post on its website, Pixelmator announced its plans to join Apple. The terms and the acquisition cost were not disclosed. In […]


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ChatGPT Search: OpenAI launches real-time ChatGPT web search to challenge Google’s dominance
Nickie Louise Posted On November 1, 2024


Back in May, OpenAI stirred interest when it first announced its plan to launch an AI-powered search tool to take on Google’s long-standing dominance in search. Fast forward just five months later, the company has unveiled ChatGPT web search, a […]


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Buddy.ai, first AI tutor for kids under 12, closes $11 million in seed funding
Nickie Louise Posted On October 31, 2024


To achieve the fourth Sustainable Development Goal of universal basic education, the world faces the challenge of addressing a critical shortage of 40 million primary and secondary teachers by 2030. Limited personnel and funding resources make this a daunting goal, […]


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Nexo rebrands as premier digital assets wealth platform
Nickie Louise Posted On October 31, 2024


As digital assets move from niche investments to essential wealth-building tools, Nexo, a leader in crypto finance, has just launched a major rebrand and platform redesign that sets a new bar for digital wealth management. Announced on Bitcoin Whitepaper Day, […]


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Nvidia’s proposed $700M acquisition of AI startup Run:ai faces EU antitrust scrutiny
Nickie Louise Posted On October 31, 2024


AI chip powerhouse Nvidia is hitting an EU antitrust hurdle with its planned $700 million acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai. The European Commission announced Thursday that it would review the deal, raising competition concerns in the markets where both […]


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io.net partners with GAIB to boost GPU accessibility and innovation in AI compute
Nickie Louise Posted On October 31, 2024


io.net, the top decentralized GPU network, is on a hot streak. Just two weeks after teaming up with ParallelAI to expand decentralized GPU computing for generative AI, io.net has now secured a new strategic partnership with GAIB, the first economic […]


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Suilend launches SpringSui to accelerate liquid staking and yield opportunities on Sui Network
Nickie Louise Posted On October 31, 2024


In today’s financial world, borrowing from traditional banks can feel like an uphill battle. With strict credit checks, lengthy application processes, and high interest rates, accessing capital is often a struggle for individuals and businesses. Now, decentralized finance (DeFi) is […]


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Dropbox lays off 20% of its total workforce, cutting more than 500 jobs
Nickie Louise Posted On October 30, 2024


Dropbox has announced a 20% reduction in its workforce, impacting 528 employees, as part of its efforts to fuel revenue growth and reduce expenses. CEO Drew Houston described the move as necessary for navigating a “transitional period,” aiming to streamline […]


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Sam Altman’s stake in Reddit surpasses $1 billion after earnings boost
Nickie Louise Posted On October 30, 2024


Reddit shares surged 22% in extended trading on Tuesday, hitting $100 for the first time after the company posted third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations and issued an optimistic outlook. This rally has made OpenAI CEO Sam Altman one of […]


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AI investments make up 33% of total U.S. venture capital funding in 2024
Nickie Louise Posted On October 30, 2024


AI continues to dominate in 2024, capturing investor interest as the field’s rapid growth fuels mainstream adoption. The rise of ChatGPT two years ago set off a surge in AI investment, driving billions toward promising generative AI startups across industries. […]


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Microsoft-backed Space and Time launches SXT Chain Testnet at Chainlink SmartCon after $20 million Series A raise
Nickie Louise Posted On October 30, 2024


Just months after closing a $20 million Series A, Microsoft-backed AI blockchain startup Space and Time Labs has launched the SXT Chain Testnet at Chainlink SmartCon. The SXT Chain, designed to bring zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data directly to smart contracts, is […]


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Israeli tech startup Zenity lands $38M Series B funding to safeguard AI copilots against cyber threats
Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2024


Zenity, an Israeli security governance platform Zenity for securing low-code/no-code applications, has raised a $38 million Series B funding round to protect AI copilots against cyber threats. The round was co-led by Third Point Ventures and DTCP, with continued support from […]


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Nigerian fintech startup Moniepoint secures $110M from Google and others to expand digital banking across Africa
Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2024


Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s fastest-growing fintech market, fueled by its population of over 200 million, with a significant portion still underserved by traditional financial services. In 2015, Moniepoint, a Nigeria-based fintech startup, set out to bridge this gap by […]


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Bitcoin surges past $70,000, its highest level since June
Nickie Louise Posted On October 29, 2024


Bitcoin’s price has hit a new high, breaking past the $70,000 barrier in a burst of volatile trading. As of this writing, Bitcoin sits at around $71,205, up 2.5%, according to Coin Metrics. Despite this spike, it remains just shy […]


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Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra secures $175 million at a $4.5 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Sierra, a customer service AI startup led by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has just secured $175 million in new funding from Greenoaks Capital, quadrupling its valuation to a remarkable $4.5 billion. This funding comes shortly after its January fundraise, […]


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Meta develops AI search engine to compete with Google and Bing, reducing reliance on rivals
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Less than six months after unveiling Meta.ai to compete with ChatGPT, Meta Platforms is setting its sights on a new challenge: taking on search giants Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft’s Bing. According to The Information, Meta is preparing to launch an […]


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AI chip startup Untether launches energy-efficient AI chip for autonomous vehicles and edge tech; eyes $102B market by 2027
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Three years have passed since we last featured Untether AI, a Toronto startup advancing ultra-efficient, high-performance AI chips to unlock new possibilities in AI applications. Since then, the Untether team has spent years refining chips that bring AI capabilities to […]


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Cybersecurity startup Filigran raises $35M to empower global companies with proactive threat intelligence tools
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Global organizations today face an escalating volume and sophistication of cyber threats that strain security teams and leave critical infrastructures vulnerable. Many lack the resources or tools to anticipate potential threats, leaving gaps in preparedness and response. Now, one cybersecurity […]


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Nvidia overtakes Apple to become the world’s most valuable company
Nickie Louise Posted On October 28, 2024


Nvidia surpassed Apple on Friday to claim the top spot as the world’s most valuable company, riding high on soaring demand for its AI-focused chips. This news comes only four months after Nvidia briefly overtook Microsoft and Apple before Apple […]


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