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Smart Contracts: Crafting a New Age of Accountability in Crowdfunding
Nickie Louise Posted On August 21, 2023


Crowdfunding is one of the most efficient ways for investors to participate directly in early-stage startups, even with as little capital as $100 in some instances. According to the latest statistics, the global crowdfunding market was valued at $1.41 billion […]


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You will no longer be able to block annoying people on X (formerly Twitter): “Block is going to be deleted as a “feature,” Musk says
Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023


In what many are calling the absolute worst idea yet, Elon Musk announced today that X (formerly Twitter) is going to be removing the Block feature from the social platform Responding to a question about if “there ever a reason […]


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Microsoft is shutting down Xbox 360’s online store next year; 200+ games will be lost
Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023


Microsoft Xbox 360’s online store has had a great run. But all good things must come to an end. Microsoft announced on Thursday that it would pull the plug on its online store and marketplace for the Xbox 360 next year. This […]


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AI Wrappers: The rise of AI wrappers and the challenges ahead
Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023


In just a matter of months, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream and global phenomenon, largely propelled by the rapid success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. No day goes by without a headline on AI. The recent surge in AI popularity […]


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Top 10 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2023
Nickie Louise Posted On August 18, 2023


In today’s digital age, navigating the constantly evolving world of social media platforms has become part of our daily lives. From connecting with friends and sharing moments to discovering new trends and businesses, these online hubs have transformed the way […]


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AI researchers left Google to launch Sakana AI, a generative AI startup developing adaptable AI models based on nature-inspired intelligence
Nickie Louise Posted On August 17, 2023


Llion Jones, who was hailed as the “Godfather of Transformers,” dedicated nearly 12 years to Google. He played a key role in crafting the pivotal Transformers research paper, a cornerstone in contemporary generative AI. Jones was part of a team […]


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Bybit’s World Series of Trading (WSOT) reaches new heights as it attracts 100,000+ traders
Daniel Levi Posted On August 17, 2023


It’s been a while since we last covered Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange. A lot has changed since the exchange launched its Wealth Management product to cater to the needs of crypto investors. Bybit is celebrating the […]


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Republic launches self-custodial multi-chain wallet to its global community of over 3 million members
Nickie Louise Posted On August 17, 2023


Republic, an equity crowdfunding that lets regular people invest in startups and early-stage companies, has just introduced its new digital wallet to its extensive worldwide community of over three million members. The new Republic Wallet is designed to facilitate investing, […]


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OpenAI acquires AI design studio startup Global Illumination in its first known acquisition
Nickie Louise Posted On August 16, 2023


OpenAI announced on Wednesday it has acquired AI design studio tech startup Global Illumination to work on enhancing its core products including ChatGPT. This marks OpenAI’s first acquisition as a “for-profit,” now valued at $30 billion. The financial details of the […]


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TweetDeck, renamed X Pro, now charges $84 for a yearly subscription
Daniel Levi Posted On August 16, 2023


Late last month, Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to ‘X’ to reflect his vision of what he described as an “everything app.” Now Musk is extending this rebranding to other products that fall under the ‘X’ umbrella. Then on August 1, […]


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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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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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