Daniel Levi

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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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Cybersecurity startup Island raises $250M Series E at $4.8B valuation amid growing demand for secure enterprise browsers

Daniel Levi Posted On March 26, 2025

Cybersecurity startup Island has raised $250 million in a Series E round, pushing its valuation to $4.8 billion—a sharp rise from just five months ago and more than 4x higher than its $1.5 billion valuation in October 2023. The news […]

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How to Find New Cryptocurrencies to Invest In

Daniel Levi Posted On March 26, 2025

More investors are turning their attention to emerging cryptocurrencies with high-growth potential, inspired by the notable success of early Bitcoin adopters. However, navigating this space can be challenging, especially for those new to the world of cryptocurrency. Careful research, scam […]

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OpenAI launches native image generation for ChatGPT—No DALL·E deeded, and it’s open to everyone

Daniel Levi Posted On March 25, 2025

OpenAI rolled out a major upgrade to ChatGPT, and it’s available to everyone. On Tuesday, the company announced the launch of native image generation powered by its GPT-4o model, allowing users to create images directly within the ChatGPT app—no need […]

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How to Spot a Fish at the Poker Table

Daniel Levi Posted On March 25, 2025

Poker is a game of skill, strategy, and knowing when to pounce on a weak opponent. And is there a better feeling than discovering a fish at the table and capitalizing on their mistakes? But how do you spot one? […]

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NextJS security flaw: Critical 9.1 vulnerability lets attackers bypass authentication via middleware

Daniel Levi Posted On March 24, 2025

Security researchers have uncovered a major flaw in the Next.js React framework that makes it possible to bypass middleware-based access control. The discovery came last Friday—right after an unlucky developer pushed to production (on a Friday, of all days). Next.js […]

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Will AI Render Search Engines Redundant?

Daniel Levi Posted On March 21, 2025

Opening Thoughts It’s hard to keep up with the speed at which the technology world moves. Just as one huge AI change grabs headlines, another is waiting in line to grab us. Likewise, it feels as though AI companies are […]

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Circular Protocol, Arculus and IT Lab Launch the First Blockchain Compliant Ecosystem for Healthcare Providers

Daniel Levi Posted On March 20, 2025

The Circular blockchain delivers infrastructure to build the first digital network for on-chain verification and authentication of medical records and transactions Boston, MA –March 20th, 2025 – Circular Protocol today announced a new commercial initiative with two leaders in the […]

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Rippling sues payroll startup Deel for trade-secret theft in explosive corporate espionage case as controversies mount

Daniel Levi Posted On March 18, 2025

Weeks after announcing plans to go public amid money laundering accusations, payroll startup Deel is now facing another lawsuit—this time from HR competitor Rippling, which claims Deel orchestrated a trade-secret theft using an insider. In a complaint filed Monday in […]

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Energy / Environment / Infrastructure / Press Release

NYSERDA announces $5 million is now available to support innovative building solutions in New York

Daniel Levi Posted On March 14, 2025

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced $5 million is now available to support innovative building solutions in New York that can be demonstrated in existing single-family, multifamily, and small to medium commercial buildings. Today’s […]

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Is Nvidia in Trouble? Tech giants are building their own custom AI chips to slash costs and break free

Daniel Levi Posted On March 12, 2025

Earlier today, Google unveiled Gemma 3—a series of open-source AI models that run on just a single GPU or TPU, designed to make AI development faster and more accessible. That’s a sharp contrast to rivals like DeepSeek’s 6R1, which burns […]

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Niantic sells Pokémon Go and entire gaming business to Scopely for $3.5 billion

Daniel Levi Posted On March 12, 2025

Niantic has agreed to sell its gaming business, including hits like Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now, to Scopely for $3.5 billion. The move marks a major shift as Scopely, known for titles like Monopoly Go!, takes over […]

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Norwegian AI startup Metric raises €8 million Series A funding round led by Magnus Carlsen

Daniel Levi Posted On March 11, 2025

Metric, a Norwegian startup specializing in AI-driven marketing solutions, has raised €8 million in Series A funding to expand its global reach and advance its technology for e-commerce advertising. The round was led by Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top chess […]

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Cyberattack on X traces back to Ukraine: ‘IP addresses originated from Ukraine area,’ Elon Musk says

Daniel Levi Posted On March 10, 2025

Just hours after reports of cyberattacks that caused the longest outage in X’s history (formerly Twitter), new details are emerging about the possible source of the attack. In an interview with Fox Business host Stephen Miller, Elon Musk said the […]

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Ensuring Cybersecurity in Enterprise Web Development

Daniel Levi Posted On March 10, 2025

Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses of all sizes, particularly in enterprise web development. With sensitive data, customer information, and intellectual property at stake, ensuring robust security measures is vital to protect against growing cyber threats. The stakes […]

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MCP and the need for AI interoperability: Why we must avoid vendor lock-in to ensure a unified future

Daniel Levi Posted On March 8, 2025

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a neck-breaking speed, but a critical issue looms: AI models, especially large language models (LLMs), need real-time data from external sources to deliver relevant, context-aware responses. Today, developers must build custom integrations for every API—whether […]

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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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