October 11, 2025
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Daniel Levi

Daniel is a writer and editor for Tech Startups. Daniel has been involved in technology and gaming for over two decades. He has previous experience in software development and loves writing about emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and cryptocurrency. Daniel also enjoys hiking and camping.


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ChatGPT conversation deletion issues: Can’t delete a chat thread? Try this fix and workaround
Daniel Levi Posted On March 6, 2025


Trying to delete a conversation in ChatGPT, but it just won’t go away? You’re not the only one. Over the past few days, some users have reported similar frustrations, with threads refusing to disappear even after multiple attempts. If you’re […]


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Apple launches new M4-Powered MacBook Air with AI features, price cut to $999 to drive upgrades
Daniel Levi Posted On March 5, 2025


Apple’s latest MacBook Air models bring more than just a performance boost. With the new M4 chip, AI-driven features, and a lower starting price, Apple is aiming to make its lightweight laptop lineup more appealing. The base 13-inch model starts […]


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The SEC’s Crypto Policy Update: What It Means for Startups in 2025
Daniel Levi Posted On March 5, 2025


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rolled out a significant update to its cryptocurrency policy framework for 2025, aiming to bring greater clarity to how digital assets are classified and regulated. For blockchain startups, this long-awaited update provides a […]


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OpenAI launches NextGenAI: $50M consortium of 15 elite institutions to advance AI in research and education
Daniel Levi Posted On March 4, 2025


OpenAI just unveiled NextGenAI, a new consortium that brings together 15 major research institutions to drive AI’s role in education and research. Backed by $50 million in grants, compute resources, and API access, the initiative is OpenAI’s latest move to […]


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Zapier hacked: Customer data accessed in security breach
Daniel Levi Posted On March 4, 2025


Zapier has confirmed a security breach that exposed customer data. In an email sent to users on Friday, the company revealed that an “unauthorized user” accessed “certain Zapier code repositories,” potentially compromising customer information. The issue stemmed from customer data […]


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No-code and AI coding tools: Risks, dangers, limitations, and hidden costs you need to know
Daniel Levi Posted On March 1, 2025


No-code platforms and AI-driven coding tools have surged in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. With intuitive interfaces like Bolt, Bubble, Lovable, Replit, or Webflow, and AI assistants like GitHub Copilot, you can build an app without touching a […]


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Startup Idea Validation: 8 Proven Steps to Validate Your Business Idea Before You Waste Time and Money
Daniel Levi Posted On March 1, 2025


Over 90% of startups fail. That’s not a shocking statistic—it’s a brutal reality. The startup graveyard is filled with great ideas that never took off because founders assumed solving a pain point was enough. Over the years, thousands of startups […]


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IoT startup Skylo raises $30M from Intel Capital & others to expand direct-to-device satellite connectivity globally
Daniel Levi Posted On February 27, 2025


Skylo, an IoT startup providing direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity, has secured $30 million in an oversubscribed funding round. The investment was led by NGP Capital, with participation from Westly Group, Intel Capital, BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Next47, and […]


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AI startup Bridgetown Research raises $19M to scale AI-driven market intelligence
Daniel Levi Posted On February 26, 2025


AI startups continue to attract a wave of investment, with $10.4 billion pouring in during the first quarter of 2025 alone. The latest to benefit from this AI funding wave is Bridgetown Research, a Seattle-based startup that’s catching investors’ attention […]


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Quantum Machines secures $170M to drive the next leap in quantum computing
Daniel Levi Posted On February 26, 2025


Quantum Machines, the Tel Aviv-based startup focused on quantum control hardware and software, has raised $170 million in Series C funding. This latest round brings its total funding to $280 million. The investment, led by PSG Equity with backing from […]


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Government wastes millions of taxpayer money on unused software—spent $20,000 on ‘free’ Software! DOGE audit sparks outrage
Daniel Levi Posted On February 26, 2025


The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just uncovered a staggering waste of taxpayer money—millions spent on unused software licenses across federal agencies. The audit, which focused on the Department of Labor (DOL) and other agencies, exposed shocking discrepancies, from thousands […]


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How’s Crypto Is Being Implemented In Sweepstake Casinos?
Daniel Levi Posted On February 25, 2025


While sweepstake casinos have traditionally operated using virtual currencies, many are now embracing crypto as an alternative payment and redemption option. It’s a match made in digital heaven–sweepstakes casinos get faster, more secure transactions, and crypto enthusiasts get yet another […]


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Consumer Preferences Shaping Restaurant Delivery: What Diners Want in 2025
Daniel Levi Posted On February 20, 2025


How Changing Consumer Behaviors Are Redefining the Future of Restaurant Delivery The food delivery industry is in the midst of a transformation, driven largely by the evolving preferences and behaviors of consumers. As we approach 2025, there are three main […]


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5 Best Types of Gaming for Business Pros
Daniel Levi Posted On February 19, 2025


After a long day of work, gaming can be the perfect way to recharge. Instead of falling asleep, the brain switches on once again, sharpening decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. And while some games can totally stimulate your mind, others […]


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Hyperlume raises $12.5M in funding to fix AI data center bottlenecks with optical interconnects
Daniel Levi Posted On February 19, 2025


As AI models scale past a trillion parameters and computing clusters expand to hundreds of thousands of GPUs, traditional interconnects are struggling to keep up. The next generation of AI will demand far higher levels of connectivity while cutting power […]


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Elon Musk’s xAI to launch AI game studio to build next-gen games and disrupt gaming industry
Daniel Levi Posted On February 18, 2025


Just hours after the successful launch of its latest AI model, Grok 3, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is stepping into AI gaming with plans to launch an AI-driven game development studio. Musk confirmed the news in a simple response on […]


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EPA chief uncovers $20 billion in taxpayer funds laundered to climate NGOs—$7B sent to ‘Climate United Fund,’ case referred to DOJ
Daniel Levi Posted On February 13, 2025


Over the past decade, we’ve covered hundreds of climate startups working on technologies to fight climate change. Many of them struggle to secure funding, making recent revelations all the more concerning—while these startups battle for investment, the U.S. government has […]


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Perplexity AI’s claim that Sonar outperforms GPT-4o-mini and Claude 3.5 is misleading—Here’s why
Daniel Levi Posted On February 12, 2025


Perplexity AI is an AI search engine startup we featured here since its inception in 2022. In January, Perplexity announced the launch of Sonar, an advanced AI-powered search model built on Meta’s Llama 3.3 70B framework. It’s designed to deliver […]


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Warburg Pincus to acquire beverage software firm Vermont Information Processing in $1 billion deal
Daniel Levi Posted On February 12, 2025


Warburg Pincus, one of the largest private equity firms globally, has struck a deal to acquire Vermont Information Processing, a company that develops software for beverage distributors, for around $1 billion, including debt, according to Reuters, citing people familiar with […]


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Elon Musk’s DOGE team exposes $100 billion Medicare & Medicaid fraud and waste, sparks federal crackdown
Daniel Levi Posted On February 7, 2025


Elon Musk has exposed what he claims to be a massive $100 billion in wasted taxpayer money within Medicare and Medicaid, calling it the “epicenter of fraud.” In a post on X, Musk said the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]


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