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Google rolls out new Bard features as its AI chatbot struggles to catch up with ChatGPT

Nickie Louise Posted On September 19, 2023

” In August, Bard garnered 183 million visits, which accounted for just 13% of ChatGPT’s traffic.” While Google reigns supreme in the realm of search engines, the crown for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots undoubtedly belongs to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This fact […]

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Tesla wins as strike between Detroit automakers and UAW reaches day four

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2023

While all eyes are on the ongoing labor dispute between Detroit’s car manufacturers and their unionized United Auto Workers (UAW), one clear winner is already emerging—Elon Musk. The UAW went on strike on Friday, September 15, 2023, after negotiations with […]

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Web3 compliance startup Swisstronik raises $5M seed funding, launches private token sale for early adopters

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology, regulatory compliance has become a paramount concern as regulators around the world are grappling with how to best oversee this rapidly changing space. Web3, a term often used […]

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Online grocery delivery startup Instacart’s $9.3 billion IPO is tomorrow, to raise $660 million

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2023

Instacart’s long-awaited IPO is finally here after months of waiting. The online grocery delivery startup is set to go public this Tuesday, marking one of the year’s most highly anticipated public offerings. Following the successful IPO of Arm, a chip […]

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AI startup Fourth Paradigm to raise $144 million in Hong Kong IPO

Nickie Louise Posted On September 18, 2023

Chinese AI startup Fourth Paradigm is selling 18.4 million shares in a price range of HK$55.60 to HK$61.16 each as it aims to raise up to $161 million from its initial public offering (IPO). Fourth Paradigm is one of the […]

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France bans iPhone 12 sales due to high radiation levels; Apple to issue software update for iPhone 12 users

Nickie Louise Posted On September 15, 2023

Earlier this week, Apple unveiled its iPhone 15 Pro featuring a titanium case and USB-C charging. However, the launch was overshadowed by news from France. A French government watchdog agency ordered Apple to withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French […]

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Google agreed to pay $155 million for illegally tracking users’ locations without their consent

Nickie Louise Posted On September 15, 2023

Google has reached an agreement to settle claims brought by the state of California and private plaintiffs that the search giant misled consumers regarding its tracking of their locations and the user of their data without proper consent. As part […]

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Arm IPO Debut: Shares jump 25%, valuing SoftBank-owned chip designer at $65 billion, up $10 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On September 15, 2023

After a series of setbacks, SoftBank finally had a major win. The Japanese tech giant successfully launched the long-anticipated IPO of its chip design startup, Arm. The IPO got off to a strong start, with Arm’s shares rallying nearly 25% […]

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Crypto.com kicks off its first hackathon in the Asia-Pacific region

Nickie Louise Posted On September 14, 2023

Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has officially kicked off its first-ever hackathon in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region backed by educational partners Singapore Management University and Melbourne Business School. The competition calls on developers to build Web3 and AI-powered solutions to […]

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Mecho Autotech raises $2.4 million to disrupt Nigerian $10 billion spare parts market

Nickie Louise Posted On September 14, 2023

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, relies heavily on imported spare parts to keep its growing automotive sector running. A recent report from a reputable media outlet found that Nigeria spends a staggering $10 billion annually on imported vehicle spare parts. This […]

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Thailand’s second-largest bank launches KXVC, a $100 million fund to invest in AI, Web3, and Deep Tech startups

Nickie Louise Posted On September 14, 2023

As investments in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to soar, a portion of these funds is finding its way into the Web3 landscape. The most recent development is the launch of a new fund aimed primarily at supporting startups in the […]

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SoftBank’s Arm to make Nasdaq debut as biggest US IPO since 2021, valuing the chip design startup at $54.5 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On September 14, 2023

The wait is over. After many months of anticipation, the blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) for SoftBank-owned chip design startup Arm is finally here. Arm is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The IPO is […]

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Bybit CEO Ben Zhou discusses the future of crypto exchanges at Token2049 Asia’s Crypto Summit: “We’re Focused on Building Crypto Infrastructure”

Nickie Louise Posted On September 14, 2023

While the crypto market may be going through a rough patch, crypto leaders see this period as a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about cryptocurrencies among both institutions and the general public. They are also actively working on building the […]

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“The Knotty Ones,” a Lithuania-based all-female-founded ethical knitwear brand, raises €250K from women investors

Nickie Louise Posted On September 13, 2023

In 2021, almost half of the startups in the United States were founded by women, as reported in a survey by Gusto. This marked a significant increase from 2019 when women comprised only 28% of startup founders. However, when looking […]

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French fintech startup Swan raises $40 million in funding led by early Revolut backer, Lakestar

Nickie Louise Posted On September 13, 2023

While AI startups continue to steal the spotlight with blockbuster funding, investments in fintech startups are slowly picking up steam. Just this week, we’ve highlighted two fintech startups, Tradeteq and ThetaRay, that secured a combined $70 million in funding. And now, […]

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Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro with titanium case and USB-C charging

Nickie Louise Posted On September 13, 2023

Apple has just unveiled its latest iPhone series, which includes the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. These new phones come with a titanium shell, a faster chip, and enhanced video game capabilities. One significant change […]

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AI is making language learning easier with live video translation and lip-sync

Nickie Louise Posted On September 13, 2023

The future of language learning is here, thanks to the latest breakthrough in AI translation technology. This cutting-edge technology relies on intricate deep-learning algorithms to perform machine translation. By harnessing intelligent behavior, AI can now analyze and comprehend a text […]

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Too young to drive, now his business is doing $200 million a year

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2023

Imagine making millions from tinkering with computers in your teens! That was the story of Larry O’Connor, the tech genius behind Other World Computing (OWC). Larry’s journey from an Atari computer in his dad’s house to a thriving business shows […]

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Google’s Alphabet has the highest customer loyalty among Fortune 100 tech companies, Intel in second place ahead of Apple

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2023

The competition for customer loyalty in the tech industry is fierce, with companies like Apple and Google establishing strong brand advocacy and tightly-knit ecosystems. Their blockbuster events, like Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 announcement, make it challenging for customers to consider […]

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CertifID raises $20 million in funding to protect real estate industry from fraud

Nickie Louise Posted On September 12, 2023

CertifID, an Austin, Texas-based tech startup developing technology to safeguard against wire fraud in the real estate industry, has raised $20 million in a funding round led by led by Arthur Ventures, the same investor that supported the company with […]

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