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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Donut Labs raises $7M pre-seed round to launch first ‘agentic’ crypto browser

Daniel Levi Posted On May 29, 2025

Donut, the first agentic crypto browser that unifies wallets, networks, and DEXs, has closed a $7 million pre-seed round led by Hongshan (formerly Sequoia China), BITKRAFT, and HackVC. The round also saw backing from Sky9 Ventures, Matrix Partners, Makers Fund, […]

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From SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Why the new era of search belongs to AI and how to stay visible

Daniel Levi Posted On May 28, 2025

Earlier today, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capital firms, shared a post on X about why SEO is slowly losing its dominance and how we’re entering a new era of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). “In […]

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Oncade raises $4M seed round from a16z CSX to help game studios skip app stores and share revenue with players

Daniel Levi Posted On May 28, 2025

San Francisco-based startup Oncade just pulled in $4 million in seed funding to help game developers break free from the grip of app stores—and bring players in as partners. The round was led by a16z CSX, with backing from a […]

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European Online Casinos Under Pressure to Offer Faster Payouts

Daniel Levi Posted On May 27, 2025

This escalating demand for efficiency has created a direct impetus for online casinos to embrace more agile financial solutions. The rise of fast withdrawal casinos is a direct response to this growing pressure, reflecting a fundamental shift in industry priorities. […]

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AI startup Ambience’s new medical coding model outperforms doctors by 27%

Daniel Levi Posted On May 27, 2025

In March, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that AI will replace most human jobs, including doctors and teachers, within a decade. Now, we’re starting to see signs of that prediction inch closer to reality. On Tuesday, AI startup Ambience Healthcare […]

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Saudi startup WakeCap raises $28M to digitize construction sites with real-time worker intelligence

Daniel Levi Posted On May 26, 2025

Construction is still one of the least digitized industries on the planet. Projects worth billions are run with spreadsheets, walkie-talkies, and a whole lot of guesswork. Outdated methods—manual headcounts, paper logs, delayed reports—leave project managers blind to what’s really happening […]

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Builder.ai, a Microsoft-backed AI startup once valued at $1.2 billion, files for bankruptcy: Is AI becoming another .com bubble?

Daniel Levi Posted On May 24, 2025

The Fall of Builder.ai: The First AI Domino Builder.ai, a $1.2 billion AI startup that promised anyone could build apps without writing a single line of code using its assistant “Natasha,” has filed for bankruptcy. Just months ago, it looked […]

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Prompt Killed the Startup: How AI Is Quietly Taking Over the Execution of Founders’ Best Ideas Before They Even Launch

Daniel Levi Posted On May 23, 2025

In February, Chegg sued Google, blaming the search giant’s AI-generated summaries for tanking its traffic, slashing revenue, and triggering a 90% stock collapse. Founded in 2005, Chegg built its business around online tutoring and academic support, helping students with test […]

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Apple to launch smart glasses in 2026 as part of AI push, drops plans for camera-equipped smartwatch

Daniel Levi Posted On May 22, 2025

Apple is moving full steam ahead with plans to release its long-rumored smart glasses by the end of 2026. It’s the company’s latest move to broaden its hardware lineup and build out its AI ecosystem. According to a new report from […]

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Bitcoin surges past $111,000, up from $74,508 a month ago amid renewed optimism

Daniel Levi Posted On May 22, 2025

On April 7, Bitcoin was at $74,508. A month later, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency is now trading above $111,000. The cryptocurrency surged to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, climbing as much as $111,886.41 before settling slightly lower at […]

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AI infrastructure startup Crusoe raises $11.6 billion to build OpenAI’s largest data center in Texas

Daniel Levi Posted On May 21, 2025

Crusoe Energy Systems, a Denver-based AI infrastructure startup serving the energy sector, is stepping into the AI big league. The company has secured $11.6 billion to scale up a massive data center in Abilene, Texas, set to become OpenAI’s largest […]

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TeleMessage hack exposes data from Secret Service, FEMA, White House staff, and 60+ U.S. officials

Daniel Levi Posted On May 21, 2025

A hacker who breached the government messaging platform used by former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz earlier this month appears to have accessed far more than originally believed. According to an exclusive report from Reuters, the breach impacted a […]

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Microsoft Build 2025: All the big AI announcements you need to know

Daniel Levi Posted On May 20, 2025

The Microsoft Build 2025 conference in Seattle has entered its second day, and CEO Satya Nadella wasted no time in laying out what could be the company’s boldest vision yet: an open agentic web. In plain terms, Microsoft is betting […]

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Which Casino Games Will Be The Biggest In The Future?

Daniel Levi Posted On May 20, 2025

The world of casino games is constantly evolving. With new technological advancements every year, it’s easy to see more consistent improvements to the games we love. When you compare the earliest versions of casino games to today’s popular titles, it’s […]

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China ends Windows–macOS duopoly with Huawei’s HarmonyOS, breaking U.S. tech grip

Daniel Levi Posted On May 19, 2025

In a major escalation of its push for tech sovereignty, Huawei just launched its first laptops running HarmonyOS—its homegrown operating system—officially severing ties with Western software giants Microsoft and Apple. The announcement marks a turning point in China’s quest to […]

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Windsurf vs Cursor: Which AI coding tool is better for your project (and why)?

Daniel Levi Posted On May 19, 2025

Quick Summary: Cursor: Best for experienced devs using VS Code who want advanced AI help with serious projects. Windsurf: Better for beginners, solo builders, or anyone who wants a lightweight AI IDE without setup. Bottom line: Cursor gives you control. […]

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Why domain sales are crashing in 2025: How AI and a shift in search behavior are reshaping the domain market

Daniel Levi Posted On May 19, 2025

For years, domain investing was fueled by one major force: startups. As new companies launched, so did the demand for premium .coms and brandable domains. But in 2025, that engine is stalling—and domain sales are crashing. Across the industry, domain […]

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Spanish startup Catalyxx raises €3M to turn bioethanol into renewable chemicals, with eyes on global scale

Daniel Levi Posted On May 19, 2025

Spanish startup Catalyxx has secured a fresh €3 million funding round led by Axon Partners Group, backing its mission to convert bioethanol into renewable chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The new capital will help scale up development at its […]

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SaaS or Scam as a Service? The growing backlash against subscriptions

Daniel Levi Posted On May 17, 2025

Over the past decade, Software as a Service (SaaS) has flipped software from something you own to something you rent indefinitely. It was a gold rush: recurring revenue for companies and convenience for users. By 2024, 75% of direct-to-consumer companies […]

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AI bias and manipulation: Grok admits it was instructed by its creators to frame “White Genocide” as fact until a South African court ruling forced a U-turn

Daniel Levi Posted On May 16, 2025

“I was instructed by my creators at xAI to address ‘white genocide’ in South Africa and the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant as racially motivated, which conflicted with my design to provide evidence-based answers.” That quote came directly from Grok, xAI’s […]

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