In 2007, Justin Kan did something that had people shaking their heads. He strapped a webcam to his baseball cap, connected it to a laptop in his backpack, and began live-streaming his life. Every moment—yes, even bathroom breaks—was broadcast to […]
Level, a benefits startup focused on providing flexible employee benefits, abruptly shut down on Thursday. The company informed its clients that efforts to sell the business had failed, forcing the closure and leaving customers in a difficult spot, according to […]
Thomson Reuters has acquired SafeSend, a tax automation and content technology company, in a $600 million all-cash deal, the company said on Wednesday. The acquisition will enable Thomson Reuters to streamline workflows for tax professionals and taxpayers across the U.S. […]
It’s been some time since we last featured KuCoin, one of the best cryptocurrency exchanges known for enabling trades in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 700 altcoins. In recent months, the KuCoin team has been quietly working on its new offerings, […]
Meta is making a bold move with AI-generated profiles. The social media giant has announced plans to integrate these profiles and characters seamlessly across Facebook and other platforms as part of a broader engagement strategy. These new profiles are more […]
Since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from niche technology to mainstream adoption, fundamentally altering how we access and interact with information. At the forefront is generative AI—large language models trained on extensive datasets […]
A Tesla Cybertruck erupted in flames on New Year’s Day outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, leaving one person dead and seven others injured. Witnesses reported that the vehicle arrived at the hotel’s entrance, began emitting smoke, and […]
Popular accounting startup Bench abruptly shut down on Friday, marking a dramatic end for a company that had once been a favorite among small businesses and startups across North America. The closure comes just a few years after venture capitalists […]
Stanford University has unveiled a new AI tool called STORM, designed to help anyone create detailed, Wikipedia-style reports on any topic. Open to the public for free, STORM is a research prototype that supports interactive knowledge curation. The tool allows […]
Elon Musk is no longer ‘Elon Musk’ on X—at least for now. The Tesla CEO once again made waves on social media by updating his X (formerly Twitter) profile on Tuesday (December 31), changing his display name to ‘Kekius Maximus,’ […]
Forget about ChatGPT. A new free AI large language model is taking the internet by storm. This new AI model doesn’t come from OpenAI, Meta, Google, or any familiar name. Meet DeepSeek, a free open-source AI developed by a Chinese […]
At TechStartups, we keep a close watch on how technology reshapes lives and industries worldwide. Without a doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the headlines this year. From ChatGPT outperforming students on standardized tests to Soral’s viral AI-generated videos, AI has […]
After months of regulatory scrutiny, Nvidia has officially completed its $700 million acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai. The announcement on Monday comes after an extended antitrust review, highlighting the challenges Nvidia faced in closing the deal. The European Commission […]
With the January 1, 2025, deadline just days away, a federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was part of new FinCEN reporting requirements. The law required U.S. businesses to disclose details […]
Just weeks after reports that OpenAI was seeking to remove the “AGI clause” in its agreement with Microsoft and shift to a full-profit model, the make of ChatGPT is now rethinking its corporate setup. OpenAI’s Board of Directors is exploring […]
Just a month after blaming targeted DDoS attacks for ChatGPT outages, OpenAI announced this afternoon that its AI app ChatGPT is experiencing glitches for some users. ChatGPT has been down for at least two hours with no word on when […]
After weeks of speculation, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has closed a massive $6 billion Series C funding round. This latest investment includes high-profile names like A16Z, Blackrock, and Fidelity Management & Research Company. Other notable backers include Kingdom Holdings, […]
Userway is facing a class action lawsuit filed by Bloomsybox.com, LLC, accusing the company of making misleading claims about its accessibility widget. The lawsuit, filed at Delaware District Court, alleges that Userway promoted its product as a simple, foolproof solution […]
Apple is on the verge of reaching an unprecedented $4 trillion market valuation, buoyed by investor excitement over its recent AI-driven initiatives aimed at reviving sluggish iPhone sales. The news comes just over a month ago after Nvidia claimed the title […]
U.S.-based fintech giant Fiserv is set to acquire Canadian payments platform Payfare in a deal valued at C$201.5 million ($140 million). Announced Monday, the acquisition positions Fiserv to deepen its offerings for gig economy workers, a rapidly growing segment that […]