November 21, 2024
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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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Verizon acquires Frontier Communications for $20 billion to expand its fiber network
Daniel Levi Posted On September 5, 2024


Verizon Communications has announced a $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent Inc., the largest fiber internet provider in the US. This news follows a report from The Wall Street Journal earlier this week that indicated Verizon was close to […]


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Amazon Alexa talks politics: Alexa sparks controversy after suggesting that U.S. voters vote for Kamala Harris
Daniel Levi Posted On September 4, 2024


Amazon faced a crisis earlier this week when its AI-powered virtual assistant, Alexa, gave inconsistent responses about voting preferences between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The discrepancies came to light as major news outlets and social […]


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Elon Musk refutes claims of shutting down Starlink during Ukraine’s planned attack on Russian fleet
Daniel Levi Posted On September 3, 2024


Elon Musk has pushed back against claims made in a recent Wired article, which suggested that SpaceX intentionally disabled its Starlink service to prevent Ukraine from using it in an attack on the Russian fleet. In a post on X […]


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China’s gallium export sanctions put 20 U.S. companies worth $8 trillion at risk
Daniel Levi Posted On September 2, 2024


A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has raised alarms over China’s grip on gallium, a mineral vital for producing high-performance microchips used in advanced U.S. military technologies and AI chips. The report highlights how […]


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Google Gemini Major Update: 10 Mind-Blowing Features You Won’t Believe Google Introduced
Daniel Levi Posted On September 2, 2024


Google’s latest AI model, Gemini, has just received a substantial update, introducing a range of powerful features designed to elevate the user experience. This update has catapulted Gemini ahead of ChatGPT-4, with users already buzzing about its impressive new capabilities […]


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Why marketing matters more than coding for startup success
Daniel Levi Posted On August 31, 2024


In May, Matt Crawford set Twitter ablaze with a controversial post: “Coding isn’t the most valuable startup skill. Marketing is.” His tweet reignited a long-standing debate in the tech world. For years, coding skills have been seen as the holy […]


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Uber invests in SoftBank-backed self-driving tech startup Wayve
Daniel Levi Posted On August 29, 2024


Earlier this year, Wayve drew major attention when the British self-driving tech startup raised $1.05 billion in Series C funding. The investment was set to boost the development of autonomous mobility and the rollout of production-ready vehicles featuring its Embodied […]


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This MIT spinoff startup reaches unicorn status with $225M funding for water recycling to combat drought
Daniel Levi Posted On August 28, 2024


In 2022, droughts impacted over 100 million people, and according to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), nearly 1.84 billion people were living under drought conditions in 2022 and 2023. This amounts to almost a quarter of the […]


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Echelon raises $3.5 million in seed funding to advance DeFi lending on Move-based blockchains
Daniel Levi Posted On August 27, 2024


Echelon, a decentralized lending protocol, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding to advance DeFi lending on Move-based blockchains. The funding round was led by Amber Group, with participation from Laser Digital, Saison Capital, Selini Capital, Interop Ventures, and Re7. […]


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Zuckerberg admits FBI disinformation warning, now proven to be false, led to Meta content censorship
Daniel Levi Posted On August 27, 2024


“I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret we were not more outspoken about it. I also think we made some choices that, with the benefit of hindsight and new information, we wouldn’t make today,” Mark Zuckerberg. Mark […]


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How AI and Machine Learning are Enhancing Player Experience in Crypto Casinos
Daniel Levi Posted On August 26, 2024


Crypto casinos are now a thing among crypto lovers and avid players alike and are making their mark on the online gambling niche, although they aren’t mainstream yet. According to a report by CasinoRix researchers, the crypto gambling market now […]


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Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport; faces 20 years in prison
Daniel Levi Posted On August 24, 2024


Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport in Paris after arriving on his private jet, according to the French channel TF1. The French judicial police’s national directorate, OFMIN, issued an arrest warrant for […]


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Top 10 Web3 Marketing Agencies in 2024
Daniel Levi Posted On August 23, 2024


The digital marketing landscape has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, diversifying to address the unique needs of various industries. Today’s digital marketing spectrum encompasses social media marketing, content marketing, SEO, mobile marketing, AI marketing, and blockchain/Web3 marketing, among […]


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Halliburton Hacked: US oilfield giant Halliburton hit by cyberattack, disrupting systems
Daniel Levi Posted On August 21, 2024


US oilfield giant Halliburton has been hit in an apparent cyberattack that disrupted its systems at its North Houston campus. A source familiar with the situation told Reuters that the breach was significant enough for the company to advise some […]


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The Impact of Major Acquisitions on Australia’s Gaming Tech Ecosystem
Daniel Levi Posted On August 21, 2024


Australia’s gaming industry is burgeoning, but some aspects may cause concern across a wider range of people. According to figures released by the Australian Game Developer Survey (AGDS) at the end of 2023, revenues for the industry are up a […]


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Top 10 Growth Hacks for Startup Founders
Daniel Levi Posted On August 20, 2024


It’s launch day. Your SaaS product is making headlines, and featured on major tech sites like TechCrunch and ProductHunt. Three months in, you’ve only attracted a few hundred non-paying users and just five paying customers. Then, the momentum suddenly drops. […]


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Tencent-backed payments startup Airwallex reaches $500 million revenue, eyes 2026 IPO
Daniel Levi Posted On August 20, 2024


Tencent-backed fintech startup Airwallex has reached an annual revenue run rate of $500 million, driven by strong performance in North American and European markets, the company said on Tuesday. In an interview with CNBC, CEO Jack Zhang said that the […]


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Waymo is building cheaper, spacious robotaxi with “generation 6” self-driving technology
Daniel Levi Posted On August 19, 2024


Waymo is developing a more spacious robotaxi that aims to be both cost-effective and more technologically advanced than its predecessors. The Alphabet-owned company is focusing on affordability, interior space, and streamlined self-driving technology. On Monday, Waymo shared details about its […]


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Deep-Live-Cam: A real-time face swap tool that lets anyone impersonate you in fake video calls or livestream
Daniel Levi Posted On August 16, 2024


Imagine hopping onto a Zoom call and discovering you’ve been tricked. That’s the reality with the new AI face-swapping software “Deep-Live-Cam,” which allows you to change your face in real-time during a video call or live stream session. This once […]


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Blockchain startup Rivalz Network raises $9M in funding to revolutionize AI with the first AI Intel layer
Daniel Levi Posted On August 15, 2024


Two years ago, ChatGPT took the world by storm, marking a major turning point in artificial intelligence (AI). But as AI becomes more mainstream, the focus is now shifting to data provenance, which is set to be the backbone of […]


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