Bitcoin’s price has hit a new high, breaking past the $70,000 barrier in a burst of volatile trading. As of this writing, Bitcoin sits at around $71,205, up 2.5%, according to Coin Metrics. Despite this spike, it remains just shy […]
Technology in poker isn’t new. From card shufflers to online poker sites, we have seemingly always looked for ways we can use the latest technological innovations to improve, enhance, or streamline the game. While for the most part, this has […]
Las Vegas, United States, 29th October 2024, Chainwire
Sierra, a customer service AI startup led by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has just secured $175 million in new funding from Greenoaks Capital, quadrupling its valuation to a remarkable $4.5 billion. This funding comes shortly after its January fundraise, […]
Cary, NC, 28th October 2024, CyberNewsWire
Less than six months after unveiling Meta.ai to compete with ChatGPT, Meta Platforms is setting its sights on a new challenge: taking on search giants Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft’s Bing. According to The Information, Meta is preparing to launch an […]
San Francisco, United States, 28th October 2024, Chainwire
Three years have passed since we last featured Untether AI, a Toronto startup advancing ultra-efficient, high-performance AI chips to unlock new possibilities in AI applications. Since then, the Untether team has spent years refining chips that bring AI capabilities to […]
Global organizations today face an escalating volume and sophistication of cyber threats that strain security teams and leave critical infrastructures vulnerable. Many lack the resources or tools to anticipate potential threats, leaving gaps in preparedness and response. Now, one cybersecurity […]
Nvidia surpassed Apple on Friday to claim the top spot as the world’s most valuable company, riding high on soaring demand for its AI-focused chips. This news comes only four months after Nvidia briefly overtook Microsoft and Apple before Apple […]
Getting your tech startup off the ground takes tremendous vision, effort, and talent. You have to create a fantastic product that solves real problems for a defined set of users. Build processes that convert interested visitors into engaged customers. Figure […]
Boeing, once instrumental in landing the first men on the moon, is now looking to exit the space race. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Boeing is considering selling its space business after a string of setbacks. […]
Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit Waymo has just closed a $5.6 billion funding round, marking its biggest capital raise to date. The Series C round was led by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, with participation from major backers like Andreessen Horowitz, Perry […]
Miami, Florida, 25th October 2024, Chainwire
China’s self-driving startup WeRide has raised $440.5 million through its U.S. IPO and a private placement on Friday, marking a promising sign as more Chinese companies head to U.S. markets. The IPO reflects positive investor interest and a shift toward […]
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Decentralized social media startup Bluesky has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Alumni Ventures, True Ventures, SevenX, Amir Shevat of Darkmode, Kubernetes co-creator Joe Beda, and others. This funding follows Bluesky’s […]
Blockchain continues to solidify its position in countless industries, primarily due to the built-in security features based on transparency that build trust. In 2025, we can expect extensive innovation in this field particularly surrounding the enhancement of security mechanisms to […]
In May 2022, we reported on Concentric AI after the San Jose, California-based startup raised $14.5 million in Series A funding to tackle one of the biggest data security challenges facing enterprises today. A lot has changed since then. In […]
In November 2023, Sam Altman was fired as the CEO of OpenAI after the board lost confidence in his leadership. Just days later, reports emerged suggesting the decision was tied to concerns about a potential AI breakthrough that some OpenAI […]
At Tesla’s robotaxi event on October 10, Elon Musk introduced the “Cybercab,” a two-seater vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, fully controlled by cameras and artificial intelligence. Just two weeks later, Musk revealed that Tesla is planning to start […]
