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Apple ushers in a new era of VR with the launch of its mixed reality headset Vision Pro for $3,499

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2023

Move over, Oculus. After many months of speculations, Apple has now entered the world of XR which includes augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). Apple on Monday unveiled its MR headset at its 2023 Worldwide Developers […]

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The SEC charges Binance and founder CZ with securities law violations; crypto market tumbles

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed 13 charges against the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance and its founder with violations of securities laws. Major cryptocurrencies and shares in crypto and blockchain-related companies tumbled on Monday immediately after […]

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Richard Teng takes key role to replace co-founder CZ as the new CEO of Binance

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2023

A big leadership change is taking place at the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance. Richard Teng, Binance’s rising star and head of regional markets outside the US, has taken a role to replace CEO Zhao, according to media reports. CoinDesk […]

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Biotech startup Sensydia secures $3M in NIH funding grant to revolutionize heart disease screening

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2023

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among people of all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 36 seconds in the United States […]

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Spotify lays off 2% of its workforce as tech job losses continue

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2023

Spotify is the latest tech company to lay off staff as tech companies battle with the global economic slowdown. Spotify announced on Monday that it’s laying off roughly 200 employees, or about 2% of its-person workforce, as part of what […]

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Spanish startup Jeff Jeff.com files for bankruptcy after failing to secure a €90 million round, hasn’t paid employees in 9 months

Nickie Louise Posted On June 2, 2023

Jeff.com, a Spanish tech startup that provides entrepreneurs with a tech platform to run businesses with a mobile application to connect with customers, has filed for voluntary bankruptcy, according to a report first reported by Jesus Martinez at La Información. Per […]

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NestAway, an Indian PropTech startup once valued at over $225 million, sells itself for just $11 million

Nickie Louise Posted On June 2, 2023

Technology startups are currently facing challenging times due to the ongoing global economic slowdown, rising interest rates, and geopolitical risks. These headwinds have created a difficult environment for the growth and sustainability of tech startups. Furthermore, the first quarter of […]

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Google leads a $36M investment in Indian satellite imaging startup Pixxel

Nickie Louise Posted On June 1, 2023

Pixxel, a Bengaluru, India-based Pixxel satellite-image startup, announced Thursday it has secured $36 million in funding led by Alphabet’s Google, a new investor for the company. The startup did not specify the exact amount Google had invested in the company. […]

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MindsDB raises $25M to make machine learning and AI accessible to companies as AI race heats up

Nickie Louise Posted On June 1, 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. Despite the evolution of databases over time, […]

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Crypto exchange Gemini to soon operate in the United Arab Emirates

Nickie Louise Posted On June 1, 2023

While all eyes are on artificial intelligence, it appears crypto is slowly making a comeback. The last indication is Crypto.com and Gemini, as the two exchanges expand their footprints beyond the US market. Earlier today, Crypto.com announced it has received […]

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GetYourGuide, an online travel and booking startup, raises $194M in funding to accelerate global expansion

Nickie Louise Posted On June 1, 2023

Boom! GetYourGuide, a SoftBank-backed online travel and booking startup, has closed a massive $194 million in Series F funding despite the ongoing funding slowdown. The round, which comes in the form of equity and credit financing, was led by Blue […]

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UpdateAI lands $2.3M in funding to grow its ChatGPT-powered Customer Success platform

Nickie Louise Posted On May 31, 2023

UpdateAI, a ChatGPT-powered Customer Success platform, has raised $2.3 million in funding led by IdealabX, with participation from prominent investors including Stage Venture Partners, Zoom Ventures, a16z’s scout fund, and Howard Morgan. The latest round brings the company’s total funding […]

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Atly launches with $18M in funding to revolutionize location-based content and provide a better way to explore the world

Nickie Louise Posted On May 31, 2023

With the rise of social media in the early 2000s, internet users have increasingly turned to platforms like Facebook and Foursquare for recommendations on destinations, activities, and purchases, diverging from the reliance on Google Search and Google Maps. This trend has […]

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China’s Baidu launches $145 million venture capital AI fund to back generative AI startups

Nickie Louise Posted On May 31, 2023

Chinese search giant Baidu announced the launch of a 1 billion yuan ($145 million) AI venture capital fund to back startups focused on content generated by artificial intelligence applications, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The news comes just a month after […]

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Nvidia hits $1 trillion market cap, joining the exclusive club of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft

Nickie Louise Posted On May 30, 2023

After many weeks of expectations, Nvidia finally hit a $1 trillion market cap at the open Tuesday after its stock rose nearly 6% in morning trading at around $409, making it the world’s first $1 trillion chipmaker as the AI […]

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Female-led UK tech startup Qflow raises $9.1 million to decarbonize the construction industry

Nickie Louise Posted On May 30, 2023

Construction reportedly accounts for 11 percent of global carbon emissions, making it the world’s most carbon-intensive industry. Of this number, the materials used in the construction of buildings also account for around nine percent of overall energy-related CO2 emissions, according […]

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Plant-based food startup Neat Burger lands $18 million in Series B funding to expand its global reach

Nickie Louise Posted On May 30, 2023

The growing concerns surrounding climate change and carbon emissions have spurred the need to transition from traditional animal-based meats to plant-based alternatives that are sustainable and more environmentally friendly. With the world’s population projected to hit 10 billion people by […]

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Nvidia set to become the world’s first $1 trillion chipmaker as the AI boom rages on

Nickie Louise Posted On May 30, 2023

Nvidia is poised to become the world’s first chipmaker company with a $1 trillion market capitalization, joining the exclusive trillion-dollar club of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. Nvidia was on track on Tuesday to breach the $1 trillion market cap […]

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‘Everyone is a programmer’ with generative A.I., Nvidia CEO says

Nickie Louise Posted On May 29, 2023

The advancement in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we interact with computers, thanks in part to tools like ChatGPT. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday that the era of artificial intelligence has opened […]

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Nvidia nears becoming a member of the exclusive trillion-dollar club of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft

Nickie Louise Posted On May 26, 2023

While the exclusive trillion-dollar tech club has been shrinking over the past years due to the ongoing economic slowdown sparked by geo-political risks and high-interest rates, the club is about to welcome its new member: Nvidia. In a remarkable surge […]

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