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GoDaddy to lay off 8% of its workforce, or about 530 employees amid global economic slowdown

Nickie Louise Posted On February 8, 2023

It’s another tough day in the corporate world as GoDaddy announces layoffs affecting 530 employees, citing a decline in customer demand amidst the economic slowdown. In an email addressed to GoDaddy staff today, CEO Aman Bhutani revealed the company’s plans […]

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CarIQ raises $15M in Series B funding to enable fleets to pay for goods without a credit card

Nickie Louise Posted On February 8, 2023

For companies with hundreds and thousands of vehicles, managing fleet expenses and payments can become a hassle and burdensome. This is in addition to the complex spending rules fleet managers have to deal with. The situation is not any better […]

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Affirm lays off 19% of its workforce as higher interest rate ‘dampens consumer spending’ and slows down the Buy Now, Pay Later market

Daniel Levi Posted On February 8, 2023

Affirm is laying off 19% of its workforce, effective immediately. The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) giant is the latest fintech company caught in the multi-month-long series of tech layoffs that has claimed 97,996 tech employees so far this year. […]

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Climate startup The Degrees Initiative raises around $1M from Facebook co-founder Moskovitz, others to fund research into cooling the Earth with sunlight reflection

Nickie Louise Posted On February 8, 2023

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times. According to estimates, losses due to weather-related events have increased nearly ten-fold over the last four decades, from a ten-year global average of $12 billion in 1980 to $119 […]

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Fintech startup Fierce launches out of stealth with $10M in funding to help users earn high-yield returns on their financial assets

Nickie Louise Posted On February 8, 2023

Today’s financial market is filled with a plethora of solutions. But knowing what to invest in and navigating through various investment opportunities can feel disjointed and overwhelming for the average person. That’s why one fintech startup is on a mission […]

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Google AI chatbot Bard is off to a rocky start; offers inaccurate information in its first ad

Daniel Levi Posted On February 8, 2023

Google’s effort to challenge Microsoft ChatGPT-powered Bing search engine got off to a rocky start Wednesday after the tech giant offered inaccurate information in its ad. The highly-anticipated Google AI chatbot Bard delivered an inaccurate answer in its advertisement. In […]

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Emotion AI startup Entropik raises $25M in funding for its AI-powered integrated market research platform

Daniel Levi Posted On February 8, 2023

Market research is critical to the success of any new service or product launch. Market research enables companies of all sizes to discover the target market and get opinions and other feedback directly from potential consumers about their interest in […]

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USDOT Announces $1.7 Million in Available Funding for Small Business Innovation Research Program

Nickie Louise Posted On February 8, 2023

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting proposals for funding from its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The SBIR Program awards contracts to small businesses across the country to spur research and commercialization of innovative […]

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Alibaba says it is developing its own ChatGPT AI tool as tech companies vie for a share of the booming generative AI market

Nickie Louise Posted On February 8, 2023

ChatGPT continues to dominate headlines and there’s no sign of slowing down as ChatGPT mania spreads globally. Now, tech companies are looking to get a piece of the booming generative AI market, which is estimated to reach $109.37 billion by […]

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Top tech startup news for Tuesday, February 7, 2023: Breef, Coinbase, eBay, Microsoft, MindsDB, and Wisor

Nickie Louise Posted On February 7, 2023

Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for today, Tuesday, February 7, 2023. eBay to lay off 500 employees or about 4% of its total workforce E-commerce giant eBay announced Tuesday it will lay off […]

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Zoom to lay off 15% of its workforce, or about 1,300 employees as its stock fell from peak of $559 to $85

Nickie Louise Posted On February 7, 2023

Zoom, the video conferencing company that made billions amid the 2020 pandemic, announced Tuesday it plans to cut about 1,300 employees or 15% of its workforce. In a blog post on the company’s website, CEO Eric Yuan said: “We have […]

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Microsoft unveils new AI-powered Bing search engine that you can chat with; a challenge to Google

Nickie Louise Posted On February 7, 2023

Can Microsoft unseat Google in the search engine race? As the new AI wars heat up between Microsoft and Google, it appears all the stars are lining up in Microsoft’s favor, thanks to the sudden popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This […]

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MindsDB raises $16.5M to make machine learning and AI accessible to companies as the AI race heats up

Daniel Levi Posted On February 7, 2023

Data is the lifeblood of every organization and databases are the containers to store the data, be it storing financial data, medical imaging, and employees, or just about any kind of mission-critical data. Although databases have evolved over the years, […]

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Fujitsu launches new platform to support Web3 developers globally

Nickie Louise Posted On February 7, 2023

Fujitsu today announced the launch of its “Fujitsu Web3 Acceleration Platform,” offering a developmental environment as well as various service APIs based on blockchain and high-performance computing technologies. Fujitsu envisions the platform as a future community for users in start-ups, […]

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Fuse launches Web3 payments network to accelerate mainstream crypto adoption

Daniel Levi Posted On February 7, 2023

In just a few years, Web 3.0 has transformed the cryptocurrency industry and the fintech landscape as it creates new business models and opportunities for everyone, especially in developing countries. Unlike its predecessor, Web 3.0 changes the narrative through its […]

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Ex-Coinbase manager pleads guilty to the first case of cryptocurrency insider trading

Daniel Levi Posted On February 7, 2023

A former product manager at crypto exchange Coinbase pleaded guilty on Tuesday in what U.S. federal prosecutors have called the first insider trading case involving cryptocurrency, Reuters reported. Ishan Wahi, 32, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit […]

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Breef lands $16 million in funding to grow its online agency marketplace

Daniel Levi Posted On February 7, 2023

Globalization has forever changed the ways companies do business. This is especially true for brands that have to find the best agencies for their digital and creative needs. But finding vetted agencies can be a daunting task. That’s where Breef […]

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GoDaddy to lay off 8% of its workforce, or about 530 employees amid global economic slowdown

CarIQ raises $15M in Series B funding to enable fleets to pay for goods without a credit card

Affirm lays off 19% of its workforce as higher interest rate ‘dampens consumer spending’ and slows down the Buy Now, Pay Later market

Climate startup The Degrees Initiative raises around $1M from Facebook co-founder Moskovitz, others to fund research into cooling the Earth with sunlight reflection

Fintech startup Fierce launches out of stealth with $10M in funding to help users earn high-yield returns on their financial assets

Google AI chatbot Bard is off to a rocky start; offers inaccurate information in its first ad

Emotion AI startup Entropik raises $25M in funding for its AI-powered integrated market research platform

USDOT Announces $1.7 Million in Available Funding for Small Business Innovation Research Program

Alibaba says it is developing its own ChatGPT AI tool as tech companies vie for a share of the booming generative AI market

Top tech startup news for Tuesday, February 7, 2023: Breef, Coinbase, eBay, Microsoft, MindsDB, and Wisor

Zoom to lay off 15% of its workforce, or about 1,300 employees as its stock fell from peak of $559 to $85

Microsoft unveils new AI-powered Bing search engine that you can chat with; a challenge to Google

MindsDB raises $16.5M to make machine learning and AI accessible to companies as the AI race heats up

Fujitsu launches new platform to support Web3 developers globally

Fuse launches Web3 payments network to accelerate mainstream crypto adoption

Ex-Coinbase manager pleads guilty to the first case of cryptocurrency insider trading

Breef lands $16 million in funding to grow its online agency marketplace

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