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Canadian AI chip startup Tenstorrent inks a deal to manufacture AI chips for Samsung
Daniel Levi Posted On October 2, 2023


In early August, we reported on Tenstorrent after the Canadian AI chip startup secured $100 million in funding from investors including Hyundai Motor Group, a Samsung investment fund, and several others. Fast forward just two months later, Tenstorrent struck a […]


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Apple plans to issue a software update to fix the iPhone 15 overheating complaints; blames iOS 17 “bugs”
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2023


Apple is preparing to issue a software update to address the overheating problems in its iPhone 15 after a series of complaints from users. In a statement on Saturday, the tech giant announced its plans to roll out a new […]


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Meet ARCHAX, the 14.8-foot manga-inspired Gundam robot, developed by Japanese startup Tsubame
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2023


Back in September 2020, we covered a remarkable Gundam-inspired robot. The giant humanoid gained widespread attention when a video of this humanoid in action at a Japanese harbor took Twitter by storm, amassing an astonishing 6 million views in just […]


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Three Arrows Capital (3AC) co-founder Su Zhu arrested in Singapore airport, sentenced to 4 months in prison
Nickie Louise Posted On September 29, 2023


After several months of eluding law enforcement, Su Zhu, co-founder of the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has been apprehended by authorities. The liquidators overseeing the collapsed crypto hedge fund recently announced that Su Zhu was arrested […]


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Flare Blockchain is now supported on Arkham Intelligence Platform
Nickie Louise Posted On September 29, 2023


It’s exactly three months since we last covered Flare Network, a Layer 1 Oracle network that gives developers access to the broadest range of decentralized data at scale. Back then, Flare announced it was teaming up with aiPX to launch […]


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Epic Games is laying off 16 percent of its employees, or about 830 of its workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On September 29, 2023


Fortnite maker Epic Games is laying off about 830 employees, 16 percent of its total workforce, the company announced Thursday. In addition to the layoff, the company also said it is selling its music platform Bandcamp and spinning off its […]


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Microsoft’s Bing Chat is now infested with malware
Nickie Louise Posted On September 28, 2023


On May 4, Microsoft released its GPT4-powered Bing Chat to the general public with great fanfare. However, it didn’t take long for malicious advertisements to infiltrate the AI-driven Bing Chat responses. These rogue ads promoted counterfeit download sites that distributed […]


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iPhone 15 Pro sales off to a rocky start as users complained the titanium iPhone 15 Pro overheated up to 122 degrees
Daniel Levi Posted On September 28, 2023


“The natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro gets extremely hot, so much so that it becomes difficult to hold. Furthermore, it heats up after just a 2-minute FaceTime call or when scrolling through reels for 8-10 minutes.” Two weeks ago, we […]


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AI startup AlphaSense raises $150M in funding from Goldman Sachs, others; now valued at $2.5 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On September 28, 2023


The excitement over AI which started with the sudden success of ChatGPT is still growing strong. AI startups continue to attract billions of dollars in funding from eager investors seeking to capitalize on the latest AI advancements, and over the […]


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Snap shuts down its Augmented Reality for Enterprise Services (ARES) unit just a few months after launch
Nickie Louise Posted On September 28, 2023


Snap’s venture into the realm of Augmented Reality (AR) for Enterprise Services has turned out to be short-lived, resembling a fleeting moment much like the company’s vanishing messaging app launched over a decade ago. Snap, the maker of the photo […]


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Enflame, a Tencent-backed AI chip startup, raises $274 million in funding from state-linked investors, others
Nickie Louise Posted On September 28, 2023


Investors are showing no signs of slowing down as they continue to inject billions of dollars into artificial intelligence (AI) startups as the AI race heats up. Just a few days ago, we covered the news about Amazon’s substantial move, […]


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ChatGPT can now browse the internet in real-time, no longer limited to data before 2021
Nickie Louise Posted On September 27, 2023


The moment many ChatGPT users have been waiting for has finally arrived. OpenAI said on Wednesday that ChatGPT users will now be able to browse the internet and search the web for current information taken directly from “current and authoritative” […]


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Flexport fired its CEO, CFO and HR chief resigned, 15 months after the logistics startup raised $1 billion in funding
Daniel Levi Posted On September 27, 2023


Early this month, Flexport founder Ryan Petersen removed Dave Clark as CEO and took back the reins of his supply chain software startup. Just three weeks later, Flexport has now fired its chief financial officer (CFO) Kenny Wagers, and its head […]


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Zuckerberg says Meta is not giving up on metaverse ambition; hints at AR/VR investments at annual Connect conference
Nickie Louise Posted On September 27, 2023


Despite a massive loss of $13.7 billion in 2022 and a public shift and interest in artificial intelligence, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social giant remains committed to the metaverse and isn’t giving up on the metaverse […]


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Gringo raises $30M in Series C funding to offer super app to Brazilian drivers and motorcycle owners
Nickie Louise Posted On September 27, 2023


Gringo, a Brazilian startup that offers a super app tailored for both car drivers and motorcycle owners, has secured $30 million in Series C funding to facilitate the expansion of its automotive credit and insurance product offerings and the introduction […]


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Shopify invests in wholesale platform Faire, valuing the e-commerce startup at $12.59 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On September 27, 2023


Shopify announced today that it’s making a strategic investment in wholesale platform Faire. The move comes as the e-commerce giant seeks to offer more Business-to-Business (B2B) tools to its merchants. The financial details of the transaction, including the investment amount […]


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OpenAI seeks $90 billion valuation in potential share sale
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2023


OpenAI is in talks with potential investors regarding a prospective stock offering, a move that could place the creator of ChatGPT at an estimated valuation range of $80 billion to $90 billion. The new valuation marks a threefold increase from […]


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Tquila Automation raises $20M in Series A funding, acquires healthcare intelligent automation leader Element Blue
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2023


Tquila Automation, a startup that offers intelligent automation solutions for the healthcare sector, has closed $20 million in Series A funding. Leading this round is Delta-v Capital, with participation from Tquila and Momentum Partners. In conjunction with this funding milestone, […]


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Series raises $25M in funding to replace ERP systems and revolutionize financial operations
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2023


Navigating the intricate web of financial operations is a challenge for many businesses, juggling tasks like payments, global payroll, and HR management, alongside treasury management. The complexity only intensifies when integration with external entities is required. To address this, three […]


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WAGMI Games to launch its Founder’s Packs exclusively on NFT marketplace OpenSea on September 27th
Nickie Louise Posted On September 26, 2023


In August, Web3 entertainment powerhouse WAGMI Games made headlines after announcing a partnership with the largest NFT marketplace OpenSea as part of the collaboration to support innovative mints that usher in an era of innovative possibilities in the world of […]


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