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Okta data breach spreads to Cloudflare and 1Password
Nickie Louise Posted On October 25, 2023


It was just yesterday that we wrote about Okta after the single-sign-on cybersecurity firm confirmed that hackers had gained access to its system using stolen tokens and credentials from its support unit. Now, the incident has spread to network and […]


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Elon Musk warns: “We are sleepwalking our way into World War III”
Nickie Louise Posted On October 25, 2023


“We need to stop doing that. It’s unwise, and I think will lead to an immense risk to civilization.” Tesla CEO and X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk warned that the United States is foolishly “sleepwalking into World War III” […]


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AI search startup Perplexity raises new funding at $500 million valuation led by IVP
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023


Perplexity, an AI search startup specializing in a conversational search engine powered by artificial intelligence, has secured new funding led by venture capital firm IVP, according to an exclusive report from The Information. Although the specific amount and terms of […]


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Pebble, the ‘Twitter killer’ social media app, meets an abrupt demise and shuts down after 10 months
Daniel Levi Posted On October 24, 2023


Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker once said, “Anyone who has bet against Elon Musk has lived to regret it.” Apparently, the founders at Twitter alternative Pebble (formerly T2) didn’t get the memo. Today, Pebble announced that it will be shutting down its […]


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Crypto fintech startup Atani raises $6M in funding despite crypto winter, launches new brokerage service
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023


Atani, a fintech startup that offers a comprehensive trading suite for crypto enthusiasts, has secured $6 million in funding to support the growth of its exchange services and fuel its international expansion. The funding comes at a time when venture […]


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Artists can now fight back against AI with new data poisoning tool Nightshade
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023


The launch of ChatGPT late last year by OpenAI marked a pivotal moment in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) which ushered in a new exciting era. The introduction of ChatGPT and other generative AI chatbots also empowered millions across […]


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Chinese wearable startup Xreal unveils Air 2 AR glasses to challenge Meta and Apple for AR dominance
Daniel Levi Posted On October 24, 2023


Xreal (formerly Nreal), a Chinese augmented reality (AR) startup, today unveiled its latest glasses amid increasing interest in AR technology that major tech players like Apple and Meta view as the next significant consumer product following the smartphone. These next-generation AR […]


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Signos raises $20M to expand its reach in the growing weight loss market, riding the wave of Ozempic’s popularity
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023


Wearable tech startup Signos announced on Tuesday it closed a $20 million funding to respond to the obesity and metabolic health crisis spreading across the United States, capitalizing on Ozempic’s momentum. The round was led by Cheyenne Ventures and GV, formerly […]


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Cybersecurity firm Okta lost $2 billion in market cap as data breach woes deepen
Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023


Single-sign-on cybersecurity firm Okta has lost more than $2 billion from its market valuation since it revealed a breach of its support systems last Friday. This isn’t the first time Okta has been targeted by hackers; its source codes were […]


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EngageSmart to go private in a $4 billion buyout deal with Vista Equity Partners
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2023


In the technology sector’s latest mega buyout deal, Vista Equity Partners, a well-known private equity firm with a strong focus on investing in enterprise software companies, is set to acquire EngageSmart for approximately $4 billion. The acquisition is anticipated to […]


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Google Bard introduces “Human reviewers,” sparking privacy concerns over conversation monitoring
Daniel Levi Posted On October 23, 2023


Google Bard has quietly rolled out a new feature known as “human review,” aimed at enhancing Bard conversations and refining feedback for its generative AI. This is one of several features Google has released over the past month as its […]


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Fortive acquires Elektro-Automatik for $1.45 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2023


Fortive, a Canadian industrial technologies company, announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Elektro-Automatik for $1.45 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024. Fortive said the acquisition will bolster […]


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Faze Clan, a gaming startup that went public in a $1 billion SPAC deal a year ago, acquired for $17 million
Nickie Louise Posted On October 20, 2023


FaZe Clan, a once-prominent eSports gaming startup that went public in a $1 billion SPAC deal in October 2022, has been acquired by GameSquare Holdings in an all-stock transaction deal valued at $17 million. As part of the acquisition agreement, […]


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Former intern on ‘My First Million’ podcast turns millionaire: The inspiring journey of Ishan Haque
Nickie Louise Posted On October 20, 2023


Being an intern has traditionally put you at the bottom of the totem pole, using working behind the scenes, and doing the jobs that no one else wants to do. However, it’s also an opportunity to learn from the best […]


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Alibaba, Tencent and other Chinese backers invest $340M in OpenAI rival startup Zhipu
Daniel Levi Posted On October 20, 2023


Just a short three days ago, we wrote about Baichuan after the Chinese AI startup secured a massive $300 million in funding from industry heavyweights including Alibaba and Tencent, among others. And now, we have yet another Chinese AI startup […]


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Bankrupt electric truck startup Volta Trucks is seeking buyers after raising $390 million in funding
Nickie Louise Posted On October 20, 2023


The management of the bankrupt electric truck startup, Volta Trucks, is actively pursuing a buyer to rescue the company from administration and facilitate the final stages of ramping up production to meet mass production targets, Reuters reported on Friday, citing […]


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Crypto Aid Israel Passes $185K in Donations as 30+ Web3 Companies Join The Emergency Relief Initiative
Nickie Louise Posted On October 19, 2023


Tel Aviv, Israel – 19.10.23 – Crypto Aid Israel, an initiative that was launched a week ago by several local blockchain companies, is pleased to report substantial progress in our mission to support Israelis affected by the ongoing wave of […]


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Tech billionaire Peter Thiel was reportedly an FBI informant
Daniel Levi Posted On October 19, 2023


In a startling revelation that’s bound to send shockwaves through the tech world, there are reports suggesting that Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and a prominent venture capitalist, may have had a role as an FBI informant, that’s at least […]


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UK fintech startup Uncapped raises £200M in debt financing from Fortress Investment Group
Daniel Levi Posted On October 19, 2023


Despite the ongoing dominance of artificial intelligence startups in the tech funding arena, investors are showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to backing promising and innovative fintech startups. In fact, just earlier this month, we reported that […]


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Tata Group considering investing another $1 billion in super app Tata Neu, report
Nickie Louise Posted On October 19, 2023


Tata Group is mulling the possibility of investing an additional $1 billion into its super-app venture Tata Neu as part of the effort to boost its digital business, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The latest capital infusion underscores Tata Group’s […]


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