January 11, 2025
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Daniel Levi

Daniel is a writer and editor for Tech Startups. Daniel has been involved in technology and gaming for over two decades. He has previous experience in software development and loves writing about emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and cryptocurrency. Daniel also enjoys hiking and camping.


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Meta will start requiring advertisers to disclose the use of AI in political ads
Daniel Levi Posted On November 8, 2023


Political ads generated by artificial intelligence won’t be making their way onto Facebook and Instagram, all thanks to a new policy introduced by Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook. Meta announced on Wednesday that starting in 2024, advertisers will […]


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Zeus Living, a real estate startup backed by Airbnb, is shutting down after raising $150M in total funding
Daniel Levi Posted On November 8, 2023


With the well of venture funding running dry due to the global economic downturn, tech startups are battling for their existence. Unfortunately, some buckle under the pressure and eventually have to close their operations and go out of business. One […]


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AI tech startup Ozone launches with $7.1 million to revolutionize video editing
Daniel Levi Posted On November 8, 2023


In the realm of video storytelling, video editing is the art of transforming raw footage into compelling stories that captivate and engage viewers. However, this creative process comes with its own set of challenges, a delicate balance between cutting-edge technology […]


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Elon Musk wants $250k for X/Twitter handle @acquire; declines $20k offer from the founder of Acquire.com
Daniel Levi Posted On November 6, 2023


Acquire.com, formerly known as Microacquire.com, is a global marketplace for entrepreneurs and startup founders looking to buy and sell businesses worldwide. In October 2022, the startup rebranded itself, adopting the new name after purchasing Acquire.com for $200,000, founder and CEO […]


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Klarna, Europe’s most valuable fintech startup with a $6.7 billion valuation, eyes IPO
Daniel Levi Posted On November 6, 2023


Klarna, Europe’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) fintech startup with a $6.7 billion valuation, has initiated the process for its highly-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The Stockholm, Sweden-based Klarna has initiated a legal entity restructuring to establish a new holding […]


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Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as CEO, company’s valuation down 80% since IPO
Daniel Levi Posted On November 6, 2023


Dating app company Bumble announced on Tuesday that its founder Whitney Wolfe Herd would be stepping down from her role as chief executive, passing the reins to experienced tech and business executive Lidiane Jones. Wolfe Herd is the second key […]


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Okta hit again by another breach; 5,000 Okta employees’ data stolen in third-party vendor breach
Daniel Levi Posted On November 3, 2023


It appears that Okta’s persistent security problem is not going away anytime soon. The identity and authentication management provider was recently hit by another breach. This time, hackers breached a third-party vendor which led to the theft of personal information belonging […]


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US nuclear missile test failed mid-flight due to anomaly in Minuteman III ICBM
Daniel Levi Posted On November 2, 2023


The US military was forced to shoot down its defective missile after an anomaly was detected mid-flight. US officials reported the launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for an operational test, but an unexpected issue, described […]


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What is the point of owning Tether?
Daniel Levi Posted On November 2, 2023


Tether stands as the unrivaled leader in the realm of stablecoins, firmly tethered to the U.S. dollar, a fact well-known to many. However, its steadfast position in the crypto world prompts a fundamental question: What purpose does this type of […]


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You can now register .BOT domain names at Amazon to automate your repetitive tasks using AI
Daniel Levi Posted On November 1, 2023


The highly-anticipated Amazon .BOT domain names for Artificial Intelligence (AI) are finally available to the public for purchase without any restrictions. The domain extension was first launched on December 1, 2017, but the registration process was difficult. But after five years […]


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23andMe to give drugmakers non-exclusive access to consumer DNA data
Daniel Levi Posted On November 1, 2023


In a recent development that may raise serious concerns among privacy advocates, drugmakers are set to gain non-exclusive access to 23andMe consumer genetic data in exchange for millions of dollars paid to the genetic company. The news comes just a […]


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Allstate, Allianz invest $265 million in insurtech startup Next Insurance
Daniel Levi Posted On November 1, 2023


Next Insurance, an insurtech startup that provides coverage for small businesses and entrepreneurs, has secured $265 million in funding led by insurance giants Allstate and Allianz. The investment makes it the biggest funding deal in the company’s history and the […]


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Tesla aims to make 200,000 Cybertrucks per year, up from 125,000; release date set for Nov. 30
Daniel Levi Posted On October 31, 2023


Tesla is aiming to make 200,000 units of its electric pickup truck Cybertruck per year once production ramps up, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast on Tuesday. The highly anticipated Cybertruck is set to commence […]


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A mystery company backed by tech billionaires is reportedly “forcing farmers to sell” their lands to build a new city for the Silicon Valley elites
Daniel Levi Posted On October 31, 2023


Tech billionaires including Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Marc Andreessen and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman are reportedly backing a mystery tech company that’s buying up lands and forcing farmers to sell their land for a new city for Silicon Valley elites. According […]


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Alibaba unveils Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, its new AI model to take on Microsoft and Amazon
Daniel Levi Posted On October 31, 2023


Alibaba on Tuesday announced the launch of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model as the Chinese tech giant looks to compete with U.S. tech rivals including Amazon and Microsoft. Known as Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, the new advanced large language model […]


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Best SaaS marketing strategies: How this startup founder generates $4.8M in annual profit using social media sales funnel
Daniel Levi Posted On October 30, 2023


Launching a successful SaaS startup in today’s competitive landscape relies heavily on not just the quality of your product but also on the effectiveness of your SaaS marketing strategies and campaigns. The strategy of “If you build it, they will […]


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Spy platform StripedFly poses as crypto miner, stealing billions from crypto investors since at least 2017
Daniel Levi Posted On October 30, 2023


The price of Bitcoin has experienced a roller-coaster ride over the past two years, fluctuating from its peak of $69,000 a few years back to $34,000 at the time of this writing. But that has stopped crypto enthusiasts from venturing […]


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Amazon is now an advertising juggernaut; revenue surges to $12 billion in just 3 months
Daniel Levi Posted On October 27, 2023


When most people think of Amazon, they typically associate it with its e-commerce retail business and its domination in cloud computing. However, in recent years, Amazon has quietly established itself as one of the world’s largest online advertising players. According […]


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Best 50 Micro SaaS Ideas and Side Projects For 2023
Daniel Levi Posted On October 26, 2023


The launch of ChatGPT late last year has sparked a revolutionary shift in the tech landscape, ushering in a new era of generative AI. This breakthrough has made it possible, even for non-technical individuals, to develop tools that were once […]


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Horizen Launches Horizen EON Mainnet to Usher in a New Era of Multi-Chain innovation
Daniel Levi Posted On October 26, 2023


Just four months after partnering with Auros to boost liquidity for its EVM-compatible smart contract platform EON, Horizen, a leading layer-0 public blockchain, announces more exciting developments. Before now, Horizen’s EON operated on its permanent public testnet, Gobi, which is […]


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