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Raycast secures $30M to minimize context switching and expand its Mac productivity app to Windows and iOS

Daniel Levi Posted On September 25, 2024

Constantly jumping between tools and workflows is a challenge for knowledge workers, leading to mental strain and a noticeable drop in productivity. A 2022 Harvard Business Review study of Fortune 500 mid and back-office workers revealed that each context switch […]

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Telegram will now share user private data with government authorities, CEO Pavel Durov says

Daniel Levi Posted On September 24, 2024

Telegram has taken a major step back from its privacy-first stance, now agreeing to share user data with government authorities. CEO Pavel Durov, facing mounting legal pressure, confirmed the decision, stating it’s part of an effort to crack down on […]

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Want to work for Elon Musk? Musk’s PAC is hiring door-knockers in 16 key states

Daniel Levi Posted On September 23, 2024

Looking for a two-month gig to make some extra cash? A political action committee (PAC) funded by Elon Musk is hiring for short-term positions across the U.S. to engage with voters in support of specific candidates and campaigns. According to […]

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4 Ways Software Developers Can Enhance Software Security

Daniel Levi Posted On September 20, 2024

Cybersecurity has become a hot topic in the world of software development because cybercriminals have devised many effective strategies to infiltrate applications to carry out nefarious acts. To counter these strategies, developers employ a wide range of security measures and […]

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YouTube launches Hype to empower small creators: Here’s what you need to know

Daniel Levi Posted On September 19, 2024

YouTube has just unveiled Hype, a new game-changing feature aimed at leveling the playing field for small creators. This tool helps smaller creators compete against the big names with massive followings, driving more traffic to their videos. With Hype, fans […]

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Travel startup Hotel Engine closes $140 million in funding at a $2.1 billion valuation

Daniel Levi Posted On September 17, 2024

It’s been five years since we last featured Hotel Engine, a Denver-based travel startup that connects businesses with lodging partners and simplifies business travel accommodations. At the time, the company secured $16 million in Series A funding after four years […]

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Top AI Startups to Watch in 2024

Daniel Levi Posted On September 16, 2024

Last year, we spotlighted the top 100 generative AI startups to watch. But the landscape has evolved dramatically since then. The past year has seen a wave of emerging AI startups, each bringing fresh ideas and promising to reshape various […]

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The 10 biggest tech flops and failures of the last decade

Daniel Levi Posted On September 14, 2024

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major talking point—transforming everything from content creation to finance, and even robotics. Ever since OpenAI launched ChatGPT two years ago, it’s been hard […]

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UTONIC Protocol raises $100M TVL for TON’s first restaking solution

Daniel Levi Posted On September 13, 2024

TON’s restaking protocol UTONIC is gearing up to become the first to launch on the mainnet with a massive $100 million commitment from high-profile investors. UTONIC revealed today that it has secured $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) from […]

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DIA unveils Lumina, a new Oracle architecture with a trustless rollup-based design; testnet launching soon

Daniel Levi Posted On September 11, 2024

DIA, a blockchain oracle platform supporting decentralized finance(DeFi) application data, has introduced a new oracle architecture called ‘Lumina.’ With its testnet launch on the horizon, Lumina aims to tackle the ongoing lack of truly decentralized and trustless data infrastructure for […]

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Why Neil deGrasse Tyson is wrong: Scientist explains why SpaceX’s achievements surpass NASA’s

Daniel Levi Posted On September 10, 2024

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently sparked a debate with his claim that Elon Musk hasn’t done anything that NASA hasn’t already accomplished. Tyson, an astrophysicist known for making science accessible, seemed to imply that Musk’s achievements with SpaceX were simply retreads […]

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SpaceX Polaris Program launches historic private mission, aims for altitude 3 times higher than the Space Station

Daniel Levi Posted On September 10, 2024

SpaceX has launched an all-private astronaut crew into orbit, setting the stage for a groundbreaking mission. The team plans to carry out the first spacewalk by nongovernment astronauts and reach a farther destination in space than any mission since the […]

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The Rise of Vertical Apps: Why Niche and High-Monetizing Apps Are the Future

Daniel Levi Posted On September 9, 2024

Remember when creating a widely-used app seemed like the ultimate goal? Back in the day, it was all about hitting the billion-user mark, just like YouTube or Instagram. But those days might be behind us. With the mobile app market […]

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Investing in AI after ChatGPT: How the Venture Capital Landscape Is Changing

Daniel Levi Posted On September 9, 2024

In an era in which AI appears all set to revolutionize how we work, it becomes vitally important to understand what’s really driving it. Elon Musk is fond of reminding all of us that technology doesn’t automatically improve over time. […]

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Huawei’s new trifold phone Mate XT receives 2.7 million pre-orders ahead of Apple’s iPhone 16 launch

Daniel Levi Posted On September 9, 2024

Huawei’s latest trifold smartphone, the Mate XT, has attracted over 2.7 million preorders within hours of its announcement, according to its website on Monday. This surge in interest comes just ahead of Apple’s new iPhone reveal. The Mate XT, Huawei’s […]

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Is it safe to deposit on iGaming sites?

Daniel Levi Posted On September 6, 2024

Anyone who is of legal age in their country to play on legally permitted (fully licensed and regulated) online casinos and decides to join a reputable site to play the classics, such as blackjack, poker, baccarat and roulette, or today’s […]

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How Telegram’s API is Empowering Developers and Startups

Daniel Levi Posted On September 6, 2024

The 2013-launched messaging software Telegram has gone a long way, and by 2024, it will have over 700 million active users. But let’s face it, Telegram offers much more than simply a secure and convenient messaging platform. The secret sauce […]

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Telegram quietly updates its privacy policy, removes privacy guarantee after CEO Pavel Durov arrest

Daniel Levi Posted On September 6, 2024

Telegram has quietly updated its privacy policy in the wake of Pavel Durov’s arrest by the French government in August. This change was noticed after posts on social media highlighted a modification in Telegram’s FAQ, specifically the removal of a […]

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Antimatter Rocket: The Future of Faster-Than-Light Travel, Could Reach 72 Million MPH

Daniel Levi Posted On September 6, 2024

In July 2021, NASA launched the Mars Perseverance rover, marking another milestone in space exploration. After a 203-day journey covering 300 million miles at speeds of around 24,600 miles per hour, the rover successfully touched down on Mars on February […]

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Magic Launchpad boosts its IDO platform with innovative new features to empower DeFi retail investors

Daniel Levi Posted On September 5, 2024

In May, we covered Magic Square, a Web3 app store backed by Binance Labs, following the launch of Magic Launchpad—a platform designed to help early-stage Web3 projects scale through initial DEX offerings (IDOs). Since then, the team has been busy […]

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