Card games provide the perfect blend of entertainment and the opportunity to exhibit one’s prowess in strategic thinking. Over the years, old-time classics have been revitalized by their online availability and are currently some of the staples in online gaming. […]
Google has been found guilty of monopoly after losing a major antitrust case. In a court hearing on Monday, a federal US judge ruled that Google abused its power and illegally maintained a monopoly in search and text advertising. The […]
Every day, thousands of founders go online to search for that “perfect idea” to kickstart their startup journey. However, identifying the next big thing can be a daunting task, especially for aspiring entrepreneurs. In recent months, we’ve shared a series […]
Ex-Google engineers and Character.AI co-founders are returning to Google’s artificial intelligence unit DeepMind. The news comes just three years after the duo left the search giant to launch the buzziest generative AI startup. In an announcement on Friday, the two […]
George Town, Grand Cayman, 5th August 2024, Chainwire
Tech consulting firm Thoughtworks announced on Monday it has agreed to be taken by private equity powerhouse Apax Partners in a deal valued at approximately $1.75 billion. The news comes nearly three years after its stock market debut. Under the […]
If you’ve kept up with developments in the crypto space this year, you’ll know that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been a hot topic. 2024 started off with the approval of spot ETFs for Bitcoin, which had been pursued by different […]
Zug, Switzerland, 5th August 2024, Chainwire
Groq, a Silicon Valley startup developing chips to run generative AI models faster than traditional processors, has raised $640 million in a Series D funding round led by BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Other backers in this round included existing and […]
Apple and Nvidia led a sell-off in technology stocks on Monday as U.S. recession fears and Berkshire Hathaway’s decision to cut its stake in the iPhone maker punctured a months-long rally in the sector. High-performing tech companies, often called the […]
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, 5th August 2024, Chainwire
In a move that echoes last year’s Hollywood strikes, video game voice actors and motion-capture performers have walked off the job, demanding stronger protections against the encroachment of artificial intelligence (AI) in their industry. The strike, which began last week, […]
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 2nd August 2024, Chainwire
Intel announced on Thursday that it would lay off 17,500 employees, or more than 15% of its total workforce, in a bid to turn around its money-losing semiconductor manufacturing business. The Santa Clara, California-based Intel currently employs 116,500 people as […]
We’ll look back on 2024 as a very good year for GameFi. There have been few bona fide smash hits that have “pulled an Axie” and gotten mainstream gamers FOMO’ing in, it’s true. But quietly, the foundations have been built […]
Philadelphia, United States, 1st August 2024, CyberNewsWire
Indian electric scooter startup OLA Electric is set to raise $734 million in what will be the country’s biggest IPO this year. According to Reuters, the institutional investors have already received $2 billion worth of bids for the IPO, putting […]
Miami, United States, 1st August 2024, CyberNewsWire
The online education sector has experienced explosive growth in recent years, particularly since the pandemic, driven by an ever-increasing number of content creators across various platforms, from YouTube and TikTok to professionals offering bespoke courses. Riding this wave, Barcelona-based EdTech […]
Manilla, Philippines, 1st August 2024, Chainwire
