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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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Millions of Subarus exposed to remote unlocking and tracking due to security flaws, researchers find
Daniel Levi Posted On January 28, 2025


Security researchers have uncovered significant vulnerabilities in Subaru’s Starlink system that could have allowed hackers to track vehicles’ locations over the past year and control certain features remotely. Although the flaws have been patched, the discovery raises serious concerns about […]


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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies
Nickie Louise Posted On January 28, 2025


OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Gov, its biggest product launch since the enterprise rollout, targeting U.S. government agencies. The announcement comes amid growing buzz around DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough. The new platform, announced Tuesday, marks OpenAI’s biggest product launch since rolling out […]


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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman finally breaks silence on DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough—Here’s what he said
Nickie Louise Posted On January 28, 2025


Chinese AI startup DeepSeek sent shockwaves through global markets on Monday, wiping out over $1 trillion in value after its AI chatbot took the number 1 spot Apple App Store, surpassing OpenAI. Dubbed an “AI Sputnik” moment, the launch of […]


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How VoIP Softphones Enhance Flexibility and Productivity for Teams
Daniel Levi Posted On January 28, 2025


In a world where work happens anywhere and everywhere, communication tools need to keep up. Teams are no longer confined to office spaces or desk phones—they’re collaborating across time zones, devices, and in a greater range of spaces. Enter VoIP […]


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TravelPerk raises $200M at $2.7B valuation, acquires Swiss spend management platform Yokoy
Nickie Louise Posted On January 28, 2025


Barcelona-based corporate travel platform TravelPerk has secured $200 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $2.7 billion, according to a report from CNBC. The investment round included participation from Atomico, EQT, and Noteus Partners, along with existing backers such […]


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Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, reports
Nickie Louise Posted On January 28, 2025


Microsoft is reportedly in discussions to acquire TikTok amid security concerns. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Microsoft is exploring a potential acquisition of TikTok, Reuters reported. This follows growing national security concerns surrounding the app’s Chinese ownership. […]


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Analog raises $5M in funding to drive web3 interoperability, hits $300M valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On January 27, 2025


It’s been two years since we last covered Analog, the tech startup behind the blockchain interoperability Proof of Time protocol, which simplifies collaboration across blockchains while ensuring scalability and security. Since 2022, the company has expanded its team to further […]


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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI Startup with a $150M valuation, triggers over $1 trillion in U.S. tech market crash
Nickie Louise Posted On January 27, 2025


U.S. stocks erased over $1 trillion in market value on Monday, driven by a DeepSeek-triggered sell-off. The major shake-up hit global markets on Monday as Chinese AI startup DeepSeek unleashed its R1 model, sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley and wiping out […]


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Nvidia calls DeepSeek R1 model ‘an excellent AI advancement’ despite losing $600 billion in market cap
Nickie Louise Posted On January 27, 2025


Nvidia praised Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s new R1 model on Monday, even as Nvidia faced its largest single-day loss in history, losing nearly $600 billion in market value. The launch of R1 triggered a wave of uncertainty among investors, raising […]


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EA Sports Faces Soccer Setback While FIFA Eyes Fresh Start With Mythical Games
Nickie Louise Posted On January 27, 2025


Electronic Arts (EA), the video game giant whose soccer simulations have long dominated the genre, has hit an unexpected rough patch. The company’s largest gaming franchise, which rebranded from FIFA to EA Sports FC last year, is experiencing slower-than-anticipated sales […]


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DeepSeek launches Janus-Pro-7B model, outperforms OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion
Daniel Levi Posted On January 27, 2025


While everyone’s focused on DeepSeek’s R1 model, the Chinese AI startup has just unveiled another open-source AI model: Janus-Pro-7B. This multimodal model, capable of generating images, outperforms OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion across the GenEval and DPG-Bench benchmarks. And […]


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DeepSeek faces large-scale cyber attack, forcing it to temporarily limit registrations
Daniel Levi Posted On January 27, 2025


Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is facing a large-scale cyber attack that has led to the temporary suspension of new user registrations. The move comes after millions of users flocked to the Apple App Store, driving the app to surpass OpenAI’s […]


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Nvidia loses $600 billion in just 2 hours as DeepSeek’s success raises questions about AI chip spending
Nickie Louise Posted On January 27, 2025


Nvidia saw a sharp 17.55% drop on Monday, leading a global tech sell-off. This massive plunge hit other U.S. tech stocks as well, with companies like Micron, Arm Holdings, Broadcom, and Advanced Micro Devices all feeling the heat. Nvidia’s market […]


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DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT on App Store as Chinese AI startup sends shockwaves through tech stocks
Nickie Louise Posted On January 27, 2025


Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has overtaken ChatGPT to become the highest-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. This achievement comes just weeks after its January 10 launch, fueled by the growing popularity of the DeepSeek-R1 AI model. […]


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From DeepSeek to ByteDance: American Tech CEOs Sound Alarm on China’s AI Breakthroughs
Nickie Louise Posted On January 24, 2025


Earlier today, we reported that Meta AI has gone into panic mode following the meteoric rise of free open-source DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that has taken the industry by storm. DeepSeek outperformed leading AI systems, including Meta’s Llama 3.1, […]


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