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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UK government acquires US-owned Coherent semiconductor factory for $27M to secure supply for military
Nickie Louise Posted On September 27, 2024


The British government has acquired a struggling semiconductor factory from U.S.-based firm Coherent for £20 million ($27 million). The move aims to ensure the domestic production of gallium arsenide semiconductors, essential components for military technologies, including fighter jets. In an […]


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Tonkeeper wallet now accepts HMSTR tokens for TON transaction fee payments
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2024


Exciting news from Tonkeeper, the non-custodial wallet for TON’s blockchain: Users can now pay transaction fees with HMSTR tokens. Tonkeeper announced on Thursday its support for HMSTR, the token associated with the popular Telegram-based web3 game Hamster Kombat. Starting October 1, […]


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Google’s GV leads $11.1M investment in Finnish startup Distance to bring mixed reality to car windshields and plane cockpits
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2024


Distance Technologies, a Finnish startup focused on bringing mixed-reality to any car windshield or plane cockpit, has secured €10 million ($11.1 million) in seed funding led by GV (Google Ventures) and existing backers FOV Ventures and Maki.vc. This funding comes […]


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Visa acquires AI fraud detection startup Featurespace for an estimated $935.06 million
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2024


Visa has announced plans to acquire Featurespace, an enterprise tech startup focused on AI-driven fraud and financial crime prevention. While the exact terms of the deal haven’t been revealed, SkyNews reported the acquisition could be worth around £700 million ($935 […]


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OpenAI in talks to grant Sam Altman a 7% stake worth $10.5 billion as it transitions to a for-profit model
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2024


Just a day after former CTO Mira Murati left the company, OpenAI is reportedly in talks to grant co-founder and CEO Sam Altman a 7% equity stake as it considers a shift to become a for-profit business. This would be […]


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Mira Murati Leaves OpenAI After 6 Years
Nickie Louise Posted On September 25, 2024


Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, announced on September 25, 2024, that she will be stepping down after more than six years at the company. Her decision marks the latest in a series of high-profile exits at OpenAI this year. […]


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FTX fraudster Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years in prison, ordered to pay $11 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On September 25, 2024


Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced on Tuesday in New York federal court to two years in prison. She was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion […]


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The Cost of Training AI Models Has Skyrocketed—Up 3,550% Since 2020
Nickie Louise Posted On September 25, 2024


Since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, there’s been a sharp increase in the mainstream adoption of AI, which is now reshaping various industries. But behind its success is a challenge that’s hard to ignore: the skyrocketing cost of […]


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Meridian secures $4M in seed funding to scale its decentralized liquidity marketplace and liquid staking platform
Nickie Louise Posted On September 25, 2024


Meridian, a Hong Kong-based decentralized liquidity marketplace and liquid staking protocol, has secured $4 million in seed funding to advance DeFi on the Movement ecosystem. The funding round was co-led by ParaFi Capital and Borderless Capital, with additional backing from […]


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Nebius raises $1 billion to invest in AI infrastructure in Europe
Nickie Louise Posted On September 25, 2024


Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based company that emerged from the split of Russian tech giant Yandex, said on Wednesday it plans to invest over $1 billion into AI infrastructure in Europe by mid-2025. In an announcement, Nebius founder and CEO Arkady […]


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Smartsheet to be acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in $8.4 billion deal
Nickie Louise Posted On September 24, 2024


Earlier this month, we wrote about Smartsheet following reports that a consortium led by Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone was in discussions to acquire the workplace collaboration software company. Today, Reuters reported that Smartsheet has agreed to go private in […]


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AI startup Knownwell raises $4 million in funding to accelerate growth
Nickie Louise Posted On September 24, 2024


Knownwell, a Virginia-based AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) startup, has secured $4 million in seed funding to speed up the growth of its Commercial Intelligence platform, which is designed for professional services firms. This round, which follows a $2 million pre-seed investment from […]


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China’s food delivery giant Meituan to raise $2 billion bond deal amidst market slump
Nickie Louise Posted On September 24, 2024


China’s food delivery giant, Meituan, is reportedly looking to secure up to $2 billion through a dual-tranche dollar bond deal, according to Reuters, which cited two sources familiar with the details. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said […]


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NASA astronaut returns to Earth on Russian Soyuz M-25 spacecraft
Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024


NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson returned to Earth aboard the Russian Soyuz M-25 spacecraft. Dyson, alongside Russian astronauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, landed safely on Monday after departing the International Space Station (ISS). The capsule, carrying the three astronauts, touched […]


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Sovereign wealth fuels AI boom as Middle Eastern funds pour billions into the hottest AI startups
Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024


The mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has skyrocketed since ChatGPT’s launch two years ago. As companies rush to integrate AI into their operations, investors are scrambling to grab a stake in the action. This has led to a significant […]


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Sam Altman teams up with Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs for a new startup to create a secret AI device
Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024


In April, we covered Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive after The Information reported their plans to raise $1 billion for a secretive AI device startup. Fast forward five months, and Ive has officially confirmed over the weekend […]


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Apollo offers to invest $5 billion in Intel following chipmaker’s 60% market cap loss this year
Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024


Intel has taken a major hit this year, losing nearly 60% of its market value. Now, it seems the struggling chipmaker is on the verge of getting a lifeline from private equity. According to Bloomberg, Apollo Global Management has offered […]


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The role of cryptocurrency in the world today: How Ethereum is expanding across industries
Nickie Louise Posted On September 23, 2024


Since its inception in 2015, Ethereum has continuously been redefining the possibilities of blockchain technology. At present, various industries have been impacted by Ethereum, with the Ethereum blockchain being leveraged by industries spanning from finance and supply chain management to […]


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Profitable Niches: 10 Micro SaaS Tools Ideas You Can Build Right Now to Solve Recurring Pain Points
Nickie Louise Posted On September 21, 2024


Earlier this year, we highlighted some of the best startup ideas to start in 2024, including several micro-SaaS ventures generating impressive monthly recurring revenue (MRR). Many of these ideas have proven their staying power, delivering thousands in revenue for bootstrapped […]


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DWF Labs and GraFun join forces to boost liquidity and foster a robust meme coin ecosystem
Nickie Louise Posted On September 20, 2024


While Bitcoin remains the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, meme coins are making their mark by captivating both investors and communities. Now, DWF Labs—a new-generation market maker and multi-stage Web3 investment firm—is aiming to create a more transparent and accessible meme […]


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