January 18, 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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South Korea startup Hyodol AI launches $1,800 AI-powered companion doll to tackle loneliness among seniors
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


In a bid to address the widespread challenge of loneliness among millions of seniors, South Korean startup Hyodol AI has launched a $1,800 AI-powered companion doll specifically designed to offer emotional support and companionship to the rapidly expanding elderly demographic […]


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Nanonets grabs $29M for AI back office agents
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


San Francisco-based tech startup Nanonets, known for its AI-powered workflow automation platform, has secured $29 million in its Series B funding round led by Accel. The round also saw participation from existing investors Elevation Capital, YCombinator, and others, bringing Nanonets’ […]


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Web3 startup Bluwhale launches with $7M to boost dApp user engagement through targeted rewards using AI
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


Bluwhale, an AI-powered Web3 startup, has just secured a hefty $7 million in seed funding to boost dApp user engagement through targeted rewards. The funding boost coincides with the official rollout of Bluwhale’s platform. The funding round, led by SBI, […]


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Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board with three new directors
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


OpenAI announced on Friday that its Chief Executive Sam Altman is set to return to the board of the company, alongside three new directors. This decision follows an internal investigation conducted by law firm WilmerHale, which delved into the circumstances […]


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Elon Musk to open-source xAI’s Grok chatbot this week
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


In another swing at OpenAI, Elon Musk announced on Monday he would open-source its ChatGPT rival “Grok” to the public this week. The announcement comes a few days after Musk sued OpenAI for abandoning its altruistic mission in favor of […]


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Reddit seeks to raise $748 million in upcoming IPO, targets up to $6.4 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


Reddit Inc. and its investors are gearing up to raise as much as $748 million in its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in what would be one of the biggest IPOs so far this year, Bloomberg reported on Sunday. The […]


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Former Google engineer charged with stealing Google’s AI secrets while working with two Chinese AI startups
Nickie Louise Posted On March 8, 2024


A former Google software engineer has been charged for allegedly stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from the tech giant while secretly working for two Chinese AI startups located in China without Google’s knowledge, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Linwei […]


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Interview with Steve Pomfret, CEO of Cygnetise
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2024


Welcome to another edition of our Founder Stories series, where we sit down for insightful conversations with startup founders and entrepreneurs who are making waves in the world of technology. Today, we’re thrilled to have Steve Pomfret, CEO of Cygnetise, […]


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Music startup BeatConnect raises $1.86 million in funding ahead of major relaunch
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2024


Montreal-based tech startup BeatConnect is hitting all the right notes in the music collaboration scene, having recently secured an impressive $1.86 million ($2.25M CAD) in funding ahead of its highly anticipated relaunch slated for late spring. The round was led […]


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Salesforce launches two new AI tools for doctors and healthcare workers
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2024


Salesforce on Thursday unveiled two new data and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed specifically for healthcare professionals, aiming to alleviate their burdensome administrative tasks. These AI tools promise to revolutionize workflows, empowering medical practitioners to focus more on patient care […]


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Apple bans Epic Games from the AppStore, calling it a ‘threat’ to the iOS ecosystem
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2024


In a stunning development, Apple has pulled the plug on Epic Games‘ developer account, intensifying the ongoing feud between the tech behemoth and the creators of Fortnite. This latest move by Apple has been met with sharp criticism from Epic, […]


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Fintech startup Lettuce launches accounting solution for solopreneurs, secures $6 million in funding
Nickie Louise Posted On March 6, 2024


The landscape of independent work has seen a remarkable surge since 2020, with a staggering 91% increase in full-time independent workers and a 53% rise in solopreneurs earning over $100,000 annually, as reported by MBO. Despite their significant contribution to […]


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CMC Crypto Awards 2024: Winners Announced
Nickie Louise Posted On March 6, 2024


 In February, CoinMarketCap, renowned as the go-to platform for crypto data, insights, and community engagement, announced the launch of the first-ever CMC Crypto Awards. Following a rigorous 10-day process involving online voting, comprehensive data analysis, and consultations with an expert […]


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UK AI startup Fluent raises $7.5 million in funding for its AI-powered data analytics platform
Nickie Louise Posted On March 6, 2024


The AI frenzy ignited by the launch of ChatGPT shows no signs of slowing down as investors continue to inject billions into groundbreaking generative AI startups. The newest addition to this trend is UK-based AI startup Fluent, which has just […]


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Google cracks down on expired domains used for SEO manipulation. Could Google kill the expired domain market?
Nickie Louise Posted On March 5, 2024


In a move to combat spam and enhance the overall quality of search results, Google has unveiled a policy shift that shakes up the landscape of the expired domain market. The focal point of this update is a crackdown on […]


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AI blockchain startup IO Research secures $30M in Series A funding to grow its decentralized GPU platform io.net
Nickie Louise Posted On March 5, 2024


IO Research, a startup at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, announced today it has closed $30 million in Series A funding round. The round drew support from prominent investors including Hack VC, Solana Labs, and leading […]


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UK digital bank startup Monzo raises $431.26 million in funding at a $5 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On March 5, 2024


British digital banking startup Monzo has just secured a massive 340 million pounds ($431.26 million) in funding, pushing its valuation to a whopping 4 billion pounds ($5.07 billion). This announcement, disclosed by the company on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone […]


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Former Twitter CEO and three other fired executives sue Elon Musk for $128 million in severance pay
Nickie Louise Posted On March 5, 2024


In a dramatic turn of events, four high-profile former Twitter executives, including the ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, have initiated legal proceedings against Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur, and SpaceX and Tesla chief. The lawsuit, filed on March 4, 2024, seeks a […]


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Bitcoin surges above $65,000 in record high as crypto bulls eye $100,000 price target in 2024
Nickie Louise Posted On March 4, 2024


Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, continues its bull run from last week, surging to a session peak of $65,537 early in Europe, and building on its momentum after reaching a new two-year high during Asian trading. The latest surge represents […]


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Google-backed AI startup Anthropic releases Claude 3, its most powerful AI chatbot models yet
Nickie Louise Posted On March 4, 2024


Anthropic on Monday unveiled Claude 3, a new suite of artificial intelligence models the company claimed to be its fastest and most robust to date. The trio of AI tools is named Claude 3 Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku. According to […]


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