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OpenAI to develop AI-powered device aimed at replacing smartphones

Nickie Louise Posted On February 3, 2025

OpenAI is planning to develop a dedicated AI-powered device designed to replace smartphones. CEO Sam Altman confirmed in an interview on Sunday that the company is working on AI-specific hardware that could redefine how we interact with technology. “OpenAI is […]

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Do you really need Nvidia GPUs to run AI models?

Nickie Louise Posted On February 1, 2025

Chinese AI startup shocked the global tech industry when it rolled out DeepSeek-V3 in December 2024 at a fraction of the cost of competing AI models. The open-source model, developed in just two months for under $6 million, outperformed OpenAI […]

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DeepSeek R1 reproduced for $30: Berkeley researchers replicate DeepSeek R1 for $30—casting doubt on H100 claims and controversy

Nickie Louise Posted On January 31, 2025

The rise of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has been nothing short of remarkable. After surpassing ChatGPT on the App Store, DeepSeek sent shockwaves to the tech world, triggering a frenzy in the market. But the attention hasn’t all been positive. […]

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Voice AI startup ElevenLabs raises $180M in new funding, tripling its valuation to $3.3 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On January 31, 2025

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs has landed $180 million in fresh funding, tripling its valuation to $3.3 billion just a year after hitting unicorn status. The Series C round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Iconiq Growth, with additional backing from NEA, […]

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Crowded raises $7.5M to help nonprofits navigate funding freeze and financial uncertainty

Nickie Louise Posted On January 30, 2025

Crowded, a fintech startup streamlining financial management for nonprofits, has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing its total raise to $13.5 million. The round was led by Flashpoint, a $500 million transatlantic VC firm known for backing companies […]

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Goldman Sachs joins the DeepSeek frenzy as Chinese AI startup shakes up tech industry

Nickie Louise Posted On January 30, 2025

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has been making headlines with its latest AI models, and last week’s launch of its V3 model only fueled the buzz. But what’s really turning heads is DeepSeek-R1, the company’s latest reasoning model, which has drawn […]

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Fintech startup Anchor raises $20M Series A to automate invoicing and payments for SMB accounting firms

Nickie Louise Posted On January 30, 2025

Billing and collections have long been a headache for businesses—slow, expensive, prone to errors, and vulnerable to fraud. The root of the problem lies in the manual processes baked into every billing cycle. A report by Dun & Bradstreet found […]

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Solo bitcoin miner strikes gold: $400 home rig wins $326K block against the odds

Daniel Levi Posted On January 30, 2025

A solo Bitcoin miner pulled off an almost impossible feat—securing a full block reward worth around $326,301 using a modest $400 home mining device. The miner, using a FutureBit Apollo Solo, successfully mined a block on January 19, 2023, earning […]

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DeepSeek security risk: cybersecurity firm Wiz uncovers AI data leak—fixed in under an hour

Nickie Louise Posted On January 30, 2025

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has dominated headlines for its AI models and has drawn attention for more than just its technology. Its DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model has been praised for matching OpenAI’s o1 in performance while offering a more cost-effective approach. […]

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SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, reports

Nickie Louise Posted On January 30, 2025

SoftBank is reportedly in talks to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI, according to reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, citing a source with knowledge of the discussions. This move comes just days after a Chinese AI […]

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Amazon lays off employees in communications and sustainability units in latest round of cuts

Nickie Louise Posted On January 30, 2025

Amazon is cutting jobs in its communications and sustainability divisions as part of an internal restructuring, according to a memo from Drew Herdener, the executive overseeing both areas. CNBC, which reviewed the memo, reported that the layoffs are part of […]

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Snowflake in talks to acquire data analytics startup Redpanda in latest AI push

Nickie Louise Posted On January 29, 2025

Snowflake is in talks to buy data analytics startup Redpanda as it looks to expand its AI-driven offerings, according to an exclusive report from The Information. Redpanda was valued at around $500 million in 2023, according to a source involved […]

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Empowering High-Risk Startups with Smarter Payment Solutions

Daniel Levi Posted On January 29, 2025

Starting a business in a high-risk industry is always challenging. Not only are there multiple reasons why some industries are rightfully labeled as “high-risk” (risk of fraud, chargebacks, unstable business models, and more), but the mere fact that you are […]

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Forget DeepSeek: Alibaba just unveils new AI model it claims surpasses DeepSeek-V3

Nickie Louise Posted On January 29, 2025

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has sucked the oxygen out of the news cycle over the past week, but it looks like its time at the top might be short-lived. Chinese tech giant Alibaba just rolled out a new version of […]

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SpaceX partners with Apple to bring Starlink connectivity to iPhones

Nickie Louise Posted On January 29, 2025

SpaceX and Apple have reached a partnership agreement to bring Starlink connectivity to iPhones. As part of the plan, Apple’s iPhones are now set to support direct-to-cell coverage through SpaceX’s Starlink network, expanding satellite connectivity options for mobile users in the […]

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Space startup Orbex secures $25M from the UK government to take on SpaceX

Nickie Louise Posted On January 29, 2025

The UK government is investing £20 million ($24.8 million) in Orbex Space, a Scottish space startup aiming to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The funding, part of a larger round Orbex is raising, was announced at the European Space Conference […]

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OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of stealing its proprietary AI models to train its open-source AI using ‘distillation’ technique

Nickie Louise Posted On January 29, 2025

OpenAI says it has found proof that DeepSeek illegally used its proprietary models to train an open-source competitor, according to a report from the Financial Times. The maker of ChatGPT claims DeepSeek used a method called “distillation,” which allows a […]

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X launches ‘X Money’ with Visa to offer direct payments in a push for Musk’s ‘everything app’

Nickie Louise Posted On January 28, 2025

Elon Musk’s X has teamed up with Visa to roll out ‘X Money,’ a financial service designed to provide direct payment options and digital wallet integration for the platform’s users. According to a report from Reuters, this marks another step […]

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OpenAI to develop AI-powered device aimed at replacing smartphones

Do you really need Nvidia GPUs to run AI models?

DeepSeek R1 reproduced for $30: Berkeley researchers replicate DeepSeek R1 for $30—casting doubt on H100 claims and controversy

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs raises $180M in new funding, tripling its valuation to $3.3 billion

Crowded raises $7.5M to help nonprofits navigate funding freeze and financial uncertainty

Goldman Sachs joins the DeepSeek frenzy as Chinese AI startup shakes up tech industry

Fintech startup Anchor raises $20M Series A to automate invoicing and payments for SMB accounting firms

Solo bitcoin miner strikes gold: $400 home rig wins $326K block against the odds

DeepSeek security risk: cybersecurity firm Wiz uncovers AI data leak—fixed in under an hour

SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, reports

Amazon lays off employees in communications and sustainability units in latest round of cuts

Snowflake in talks to acquire data analytics startup Redpanda in latest AI push

Empowering High-Risk Startups with Smarter Payment Solutions

Forget DeepSeek: Alibaba just unveils new AI model it claims surpasses DeepSeek-V3

SpaceX partners with Apple to bring Starlink connectivity to iPhones

Space startup Orbex secures $25M from the UK government to take on SpaceX

OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of stealing its proprietary AI models to train its open-source AI using ‘distillation’ technique

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