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AI code cleanup startup Grit raises $7M to automate software maintenance and tackle technical debt
Daniel Levi Posted On August 16, 2023


The AI frenzy that started late last year with the launch of ChatGPT rages on with no signs of slowdown as investors continue to pour billions of dollars into generative AI startups. During the first half of this year, AI […]


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Bitcoin Spark: Is it the new Ethereum in the making?
Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023


Bitcoin, while undeniably the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, does face some technical and economic limitations that we must acknowledge and work to overcome. The issue of scalability can result in frustrating transaction delays and exorbitant fees during peak usage, hindering […]


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Google’s DeepMind is reportedly building an AI assistant that offers life advice
Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023


DeepMind, one of Google’s AI units is building at least 21 different tools for life advice, planning, and tutoring using generative artificial intelligence (AI), The New York Times reported Wednesday. As part of the project, Google has reportedly partnered with […]


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Coinbase wins approval to offer cryptocurrency futures to U.S. retail customers
Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023


Crypto exchange Coinbase has been facing some challenges over the last two years. However, amidst a string of legal battles, there’s finally some good news for the world’s second-largest crypto exchange. In a significant development today, Coinbase Global announced Wednesday […]


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Vietnam’s EV tech startup VinFast goes public in a $23 billion SPAC merger deal
Daniel Levi Posted On August 15, 2023


Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) tech startup VinFast finally makes its debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange following the completion of its successful SPAC merger with the U.S.-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Black Spade Acquisition. Immediately after the market opens, […]


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Mexican fintech startup Klar raises $100 million in debt financing to expand its footprint
Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2023


Apart from generative AI startups, technology startups have been facing difficulties in obtaining funding ever since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in the latter part of last year. The situation has been worsened by the unfortunate collapse of […]


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Berlin-based InsurTech startup SureIn raises €4M in funding to provide insurance to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)
Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2023


Over the years, the European small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) insurance market has long suffered from a lack of innovation. The crux of the issue lies in the uniqueness of each company – spanning diverse industry verticals, distinctive business models, […]


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How Big Corporations Profiteer Off User Data
Daniel Levi Posted On August 15, 2023


It’s no secret that huge corporations, especially those in the technology field, collect and sell user data for a profit. Facebook, Google, Amazon, and many others have been accused and proven as participating in this practice, using their users’ information […]


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Unicorn security startup Abnormal eyes IPO; crosses $100 million in annual recurring revenue
Nickie Louise Posted On August 15, 2023


It’s been quite some time since we featured Abnormal Security, a provider of cloud email security platforms that safeguard businesses against focused email-based attacks. Back in November 2019, the San Francisco-based security startup emerged from stealth with $24 million in […]


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Stellar Cyber partners with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to offer expanded cybersecurity capabilities
Daniel Levi Posted On August 14, 2023


In March, we featured Stellar Cyber when the Open XDR pioneer unveiled its InterSTELLAR Partner Program to accelerate revenue generation for resellers of the innovative Open XDR platform. Since our last story, the Stellar Cyber team has been working behind […]


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Content marketing platform receives Google for Startups Cloud grant for AI-powered content marketing innovation
Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2023


As Google approaches its 25th anniversary in 2023 (on September 7), the tech giant continues to innovate with new tools and groundbreaking technologies. Among its celebratory milestones, the “Google for Startups Cloud Program” marks its one-year anniversary, having been launched […]


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PayPal names Intuit’s Alex Chriss as the new CEO
Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2023


PayPal has named longtime executive Alex Chriss as its new CEO — picking a respected internal candidate to lead the global payments giant. In an announcement on Monday, members of PayPal’s board said that Alex Chriss, the current head of […]


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Google-backed AI startup Anthropic raises $100M from South Korea’s SK Telecom to take on ChatGPT
Nickie Louise Posted On August 14, 2023


In May, we wrote Anthropic after the OpenAI rival raised a massive $450 million in funding with backing from Google Alphabet, making it the year’s largest AI funding round since Microsoft’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI in January. Fast forward […]


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Sam Bankman-Fried sent back to jail for witness tampering after bail revoked
Nickie Louise Posted On August 11, 2023


FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) finds himself back in custody after the presiding judge decided to revoke his bail. The judge in the case revoked his bail, citing credible reasons that the accused crypto fraudster attempted to tamper with witnesses […]


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Atmosfy raises $12M for its app that lets you discover local businesses through immersive short videos
Nickie Louise Posted On August 11, 2023


Google has completely revolutionized the process of discovering local businesses on the Internet. The era of Yellow Pages and directories is long gone. Yet, as great as Google Search is, it still remains a bit of a struggle for individuals […]


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Bittrex crypto exchange agreed to pay $24 million in settlement for failure to register with the SEC
Daniel Levi Posted On August 11, 2023


In May, we covered the story about Bittrex after the Seattle-based startup filed for bankruptcy following regulators’ crackdown on the crypto industry. But the bankruptcy has not stopped the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from continuing its investigation of the […]


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Lyft takes a page from Uber’s playbook, introduces in-app ads to boost revenue and kill surging pricing
Nickie Louise Posted On August 11, 2023


A ride-share price war is brewing and Lyft has opted not to take the same path as its rival, Uber. Earlier this month, Uber reported its first-ever operating profit. But when you dig down into the data, you will find […]


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Tips for Creative Professionals to Set Up Their Small Business for Success
Nickie Louise Posted On August 11, 2023


By AG Zheng, Executive Director of the SMB Segment for Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group  Today’s modern workforce of creative professionals has more individuals carving out their own independent path by freelancing, contracting work, landing “side hustles” or “gigs,” with most […]


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Virtualitics raises $37 million is Series C funding to grow its artificial intelligence and data exploration platform
Nickie Louise Posted On August 10, 2023


While the rest of the tech sector suffers a funding decline, the artificial intelligence (AI) space continues to enjoy massive funding boosts as investors pour billions into generative AI startups following the success of ChatGPT. In the second quarter alone, […]


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Avid Technology to be acquired by STG for $1.4 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On August 10, 2023


After months of anticipation and speculations about the potential acquisition of Avid Technology, the news we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Avid Technology, the renowned creator behind Avid Media Composer editors and Pro Tools used by a million creators […]


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