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AI startup Perplexity AI proposes merger with TikTok U.S. in bid to reshape online content landscape

Nickie Louise Posted On January 20, 2025

AI search engine startup Perplexity AI has submitted a proposal to merge with TikTok U.S., according to a report from CNBC, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter. The bid was reportedly made on Saturday to ByteDance, the Chinese […]

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TikTok is back online: TikTok restored in the U.S. after temporary ban, and it’s thanks to Trump

Nickie Louise Posted On January 19, 2025

After months of legal challenges, TikTok is back online for U.S. users. The app’s restoration comes just hours after President-elect Donald Trump stepped in to prevent it from “going dark.” The Chinese-owned social media platform confirmed its return in a […]

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President-elect Trump to grant TikTok 90-day extension to avoid ban, NBC reports

Nickie Louise Posted On January 18, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump has indicated he will “most likely” approve a 90-day extension for TikTok, delaying a potential ban in the United States. The popular Chinese-owned app is scheduled for removal as early as 12:01 a.m. Sunday but could temporarily […]

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The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the law banning TikTok but Trump lobbying may save it

Nickie Louise Posted On January 17, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld legislation mandating that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, divest its ownership by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. This decision stems from concerns over TikTok’s data collection practices and its ties to […]

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Silicon Valley defense startup Shield AI hits $5B valuation as it eyes $200M in funding from Palantir, others

Nickie Louise Posted On January 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence startup Shield AI is set to nearly double its valuation, aiming for $5 billion as it works to secure a significant funding round. The San Diego-based company, which specializes in autonomous drones and military-grade AI software, is reportedly in […]

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SpaceX successfully catches giant Starship rocket mid-air for the second time

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of rocket technology, achieving another milestone with the successful mid-air catch of its Super Heavy booster during the Starship Flight 7 test. The booster was caught using the towering “Mechazilla” launch tower at the […]

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America-First Strategic Reserve: President-Elect Trump Backs ‘America-First’ Crypto Reserve

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

After four years of regulatory hurdles under the Biden administration, the cryptocurrency community is embracing Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Industry insiders are optimistic about a shift in tone, anticipating executive orders that could legitimize the sector, expand […]

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Meter launches Supernova Core: A Cosmos SDK-compatible framework to address blockchain scalability and performance challenges

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Cosmos SDK-based blockchains face significant hurdles in scaling effectively. As validator networks expand, existing consensus mechanisms often falter, creating performance bottlenecks that slow transaction throughput. Inefficient network communication and the overhead of validator consensus messages exacerbate these issues. Additionally, integrating […]

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Powerloom launches mainnet on Ethereum, unlocking new possibilities for Web3 apps

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Powerloom, a composable data network for onchain applications, has officially launched its highly anticipated L2 mainnet on Ethereum. This milestone simplifies access to accurate and verifiable onchain data, removing traditional barriers like cost and complexity for developers. With over 5,300 […]

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Point72’s new AI fund Turion nears $1.5 billion after 14% returns in just 3 months, pauses new investments

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Steven Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management has seen remarkable early success with its new AI-focused fund, Point72 Turion. Launched just three months ago, the fund has delivered a 14% return, quickly growing its assets to nearly $1.5 billion, according to Reuters, […]

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E-commerce tech startup Rokt secures $335M secondary share offering, now valued at $3.5 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

It’s been four years since we last featured Rokt, a New York-based tech startup that enhances eCommerce marketing by delivering personalized online shopping experiences. The company saw significant growth during the pandemic as the demand for online shopping surged. On […]

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Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket into orbit for the first time

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Blue Origin, the aerospace venture launched by Jeff Bezos, has marked a major milestone 24 years after its inception. In the early hours of January 16, 2025, the company’s towering 320-foot New Glenn rocket achieved orbit for the first time, […]

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Elon Musk is hiring hardcore engineers: Join X to build the Everything App—No degree needed

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

Elon Musk has put out an open call for skilled engineers to help create an “everything app.” In a tweet, Musk emphasized that qualifications like a college degree or big-name job experience don’t matter as much as a solid display […]

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Colossal Biosciences raises $200M at $10.2B valuation to revive woolly mammoths and other extinct species

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

In a fitting move for a company focused on bringing extinct species back to life, Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences has raised $200 million in Series C funding, becoming Texas’ first “decacorn,” a term for private companies valued at over $10 billion. […]

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Aligned Data Centers raises $12 billion in funding to expand AI infrastructure amid rising demand

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

AI-focused infrastructure startup Aligned Data Centers announced on Wednesday it has raised over $12 billion in a new funding round. The capital includes $5 billion in primary equity from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management and over $7 billion in […]

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Microsoft launches Copilot Chat: A pay-as-you-go AI assistant for corporate users

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

Microsoft has launched a new offering under its Copilot AI assistant lineup, providing businesses with a consumption-based pricing model. Dubbed “Copilot Chat,” this option serves as an alternative to the Microsoft 365 Copilot, which previously required companies to pay $30 […]

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Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia raises $180M Series D to revolutionize AI-powered video communications; now valued at $2.1 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

Less than a year after unveiling its AI avatars that convey human emotions using user text inputs, Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia announced on Wednesday that it has secured $180 million in a Series D funding round to advance its AI-powered […]

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TikTok plans for immediate shutdown in the U.S. this Sunday, January 19

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

TikTok is gearing up to shut down its app for U.S. users this Sunday, the day a federal law banning the app takes effect—unless the Supreme Court steps in to block the ban, according to The Information, which cited two […]

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OpenAI launches ‘Tasks’ to let you schedule reminders and to-do lists within ChatGPT

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025

ChatGPT users have something new to celebrate. The popular chatbot can now handle reminders and to-do lists for you. OpenAI announced on Tuesday the launch of a new feature called ‘Tasks’, available to paid subscribers on Plus, Team, and Pro […]

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Xiaohongshu (RedNote), the Chinese Instagram rival taking social media by storm, tops US App Store amid TikTok shutdown fears

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025

With TikTok’s future in the U.S. hanging by a thread, users are scrambling for alternatives, and Xiaohongshu, known as RedNote in English, has quickly taken center stage. The Chinese app has rocketed to the No. 1 spot for free apps on […]

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