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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Bezos, Nvidia back $675M funding for humanoid robot startup Figure AI; now valued at $2 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On February 26, 2024


Figure AI, an AI startup known for developing general-purpose humanoid robots, has raised $675 million in new funding, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The new capital infusion pushes Figure AI’s pre-money valuation to $2 billion from $400 […]


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Day Trading Penny Stocks vs Forex: Zak Westphal’s Insights on Strategies and Market Differences
Nickie Louise Posted On February 25, 2024


The world of day trading has no shortage of adrenaline junkies looking to play the market like a Vegas slot machine. But Zak Westphal, CEO of fintech firm StocksToTrade, takes a different view. He learned firsthand as a novice trader […]


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Spreadsheet.com is shutting down after raising $5.5 million in funding and over 170,000 users
Nickie Louise Posted On February 24, 2024


Spreadsheet.com, the SaaS startup that entered the scene seven years ago with the ambitious goal of revolutionizing traditional spreadsheet tools like Excel and Google Sheets, is shutting down by the end of May. The decision comes as the startup grapples […]


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Disney makes major investments in AI: Backs five AI and VR tech startups in its 10th Accelerator Program
Nickie Louise Posted On February 23, 2024


As artificial intelligence (AI) maintains its stronghold in the tech world, investors and tech giants are doubling down on promising startups to stay ahead of the curve. The latest player to join the fray is Disney, the world’s largest and […]


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Reddit finally files to go public; reveals $90.8 million in losses
Nickie Louise Posted On February 23, 2024


Popular social aggregation platform Reddit has officially filed for its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), submitting its S-1 filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following years of anticipation. The company intends to trade on the New York Stock […]


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Google suspends image generation in Gemini AI due to inaccuracies in historical image depictions 
Nickie Louise Posted On February 22, 2024


Google’s latest venture into artificial intelligence, with its Gemini AI tool, has grabbed headlines. However, just days after unveiling its much-anticipated image generation feature, the tech giant is already facing backlash from angry users. In response to mounting criticism, Alphabet’s […]


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AI startup Jasper acquires image generator Clipdrop from Stability AI for text & image creation
Nickie Louise Posted On February 22, 2024


AI writing assistant startup Jasper announced on Thursday it has acquired the AI-powered photo application Clipdrop from Stability AI. This bold move signifies Jasper’s transition from solely focusing on text editing to embracing image creation and photo editing. The terms […]


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Reddit strikes a $60 million AI content licensing deal with Google
Nickie Louise Posted On February 22, 2024


Only three days following initial reports of social media platform Reddit’s $60-million AI content licensing deal with an undisclosed AI company, Reuters has now disclosed the identity of the AI firm. In an exclusive report last night, Reuters revealed that […]


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Binance Charity teams up with Superhumans Foundation, donates $150,000 to help Ukrainian citizens impacted by war
Nickie Louise Posted On February 22, 2024


February 24th marks two years of the Russian-Ukrainia war. In the last two years, millions of Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes, and businesses have been forced to close their doors. In light of these challenges, Binance Charity. the […]


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Loora raises $12M in Series A funding to expand its generative AI English tutoring platform
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


The worldwide market for learning English is forecasted to exceed $70 billion by 2030. This growth is being fueled by a continued desire among people to improve their English skills, opening up better job prospects and social opportunities. Additionally, the […]


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Google releases ‘open’ AI model Gemma, joining Meta in the open-source AI race
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


In a move that mirrors Meta’s earlier release, Google has ventured into the world of open-source AI, unveiling new AI models that are available for anyone keen on experimenting and innovating. On Wednesday, Google released Gemma, a new set of […]


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Bitcoin staking L2 Social Network gears up for scaling revolution with industry partners
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


Bitcoin Layer-2 staking protocol Social Network is making waves in the industry with its recent announcement of a strategic partnerships aimed at advancing its scaling vision. Set to revolutionize Bitcoin staking while prioritizing environmental sustainability, Social Network is collaborating with […]


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Getty-backed AI startup BRIA raises $24M in Series A funding for ‘responsible’ AI image generation
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


Israel-based generative AI startup BRIA has secured $24 million in Series A funding to expand its responsible and ethical visual generative AI platform. The round was led by GFT Ventures, Intel Capital, and Entree Capital, along with support from notable […]


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Walmart acquires TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion to boost its ad business
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Walmart said on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion in a strategic move aimed at boosting its lucrative advertising business. As part of the deal, Walmart will acquire Vizio at $11.50 per share, […]


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Microsoft invests $2.1 billion to boost Spain’s AI industry 
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Just days after Microsoft made a massive €3.2 billion investment in AI in Germany, the tech giant is now directing billions toward Spain. Microsoft revealed plans on Monday to inject $2.1 billion into expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud […]


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Brain Breakthrough: First Neuralink patient controls mouse with thoughts, Musk says
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Less than a month after the first human received a brain implant from Neuralink, company founder and CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that the recipient can now manipulate a computer mouse solely through their thoughts. During a live session on […]


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Disney star turned CEO: Bridgit Mendler rockets into space tech with the launch of satellite startup Northwood Space
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Bridgit Mendler, best known for her roles in “Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” has made a surprising career shift from Hollywood to space technology. Having reached millions through her various roles, she is now on a mission […]


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Lynex integrates ZK Proofs after partnering with Web3 security firm Salus
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


Linea-based DEX and on-chain liquidity marketplace Lynex will receive a shot in the arm in the security stakes, after confirming a collaboration with blockchain security company Salus. The partnership will see the DeFi platform integrate Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology for the […]


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SoftBank founder seeking to raise $100B for AI chip initiative to challenge Nvidia’s AI chip dominance
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


SoftBank founder and CEO is reportedly seeking to raise a staggering $100 billion for a new AI chip venture that could potentially challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the industry, Bloomberg reported, citing sources close to the matter. The project, codenamed “Project […]


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OpenAI soars to $80 billion valuation in latest deal
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


OpenAI has closed a deal that values the Microsoft-backed company at a staggering $80 billion or even more, nearly tripling its valuation in less than 10 months, according to an exclusive report from the New York Times. This marks a significant […]


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