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Squadhelp rebrands to Atom just a year after raising $10 million in funding
Daniel Levi Posted On April 17, 2024


In a strategic move poised to reshape the digital landscape, Squadhelp has just announced its transformation into Atom.com. The rebrand arrives hot on the heels of the company’s $10 million funding round led by digital asset brokerage powerhouse Hilco Digital, […]


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Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in UAE AI startup G42 to accelerate AI development and global expansion
Nickie Louise Posted On April 17, 2024


Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion strategic investment in Abu Dhabi-based AI startup G42, making it Microsoft’s fourth multibillion-dollar investment outside the US. This collaboration aims to spark innovation and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure across the Middle […]


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HubSpot co-founder Dharmesh Shah actually bought Chat.com for $15+ million and resold for an undisclosed sum 2 months later [update]
Nickie Louise Posted On April 16, 2024


In May 2023, we covered the story of Dharmesh Shah, co-founder and CTO of HubSpot, when he acquired the domain name chat.com for over $10 million. It was a big bet on the future of digital conversation that got many […]


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Microsoft-backed cybersecurity startup Rubrik targets up to $5.4 billion valuation in US IPO
Daniel Levi Posted On April 16, 2024


Rubrik, a cybersecurity startup backed by Microsoft, revealed on Tuesday it is going public at a valuation of up to $5.44 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. This move comes when the IPO market is […]


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AI startup Rivos raises $250 million in funding to develop RISC-V AI chips for generative AI markets
Nickie Louise Posted On April 16, 2024


AI chip startup Rivos has raised $250 million in funding to address the ongoing chip shortage in generative AI markets. This financial boost, part of an oversubscribed Series A-3 funding round, was led by Matrix Capital Management, with a lineup […]


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Salesforce is reportedly in talks to acquire Informatica for more than $11 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On April 16, 2024


Salesforce is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire cloud data-management firm Informatica, according to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news on Friday. The news of the potential acquisition sparked a flurry of market activity. Shares […]


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Google Photos gets AI makeover with free AI-powered editing tools previously limited to Google One subscription
Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2024


Google has just rolled out a massive upgrade to its Google Photos platform. The tech giant announced on Wednesday that it is rolling out a suite of cutting-edge AI-powered editing tools for free to all Google Photos users at no […]


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The Winklevoss twins just invested $4.5 million worth of bitcoin in a tiny British soccer club
Daniel Levi Posted On April 15, 2024


Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the billionaire twins known for their legal battles with Mark Zuckerberg over the creation of Facebook, are back in the spotlight. This time, they’re making waves with a new investment in a small British soccer club. […]


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Samsung overtakes Apple as the world’s largest phone maker
Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2024


Samsung has once again overtaken Apple as the world’s largest smartphone maker. In a major shakeup in the smartphone market, Samsung has dethroned Apple as the world’s largest smartphone maker, according to the latest report from IDC. Samsung’s ascent to […]


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xAI’s Grok 1.5 gets a vision upgrade: Can process images and generate code from a diagram
Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2024


Just two weeks after Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI unveiled Grok-1.5, Musk’s persistent push to validate open-source AI’s prowess against the titans of the field receives a fresh boost with Grok’s latest evolution. This time, xAI has released Grok-1.5 Vision, […]


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Tesla lays off over 10% of its global workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2024


Tesla has reportedly laid off “more than 10%” of its global workforce, according to a report from Electrek. Citing an “internal company-wide email,” Electrek claimed that Elon Musk attributed the layoffs to a “duplication of roles and job functions in […]


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Paris-based tech startup HyLight raises $4 million to decarbonize aerial inspection with its hydrogen-powered airship drone
Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2024


In a major development that is set to revolutionize aerial photography, HyLight, a trailblazer in aerial inspection utilizing hydrogen airship drones, has secured a fundraising round totaling 3.7 million euros ($4 million) from venture capitalists and business angels. Notable backers […]


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VideoPoet: Google looks to challenge OpenAI Sora and Stable Diffusion for dominance in AI video creation
Daniel Levi Posted On April 12, 2024


In February, OpenAI made a big splash with the unveiling of Sora, an impressive AI tool that can transform text prompts into engaging videos. With Sora, users can breathe life into their ideas, watching as the AI crafts dynamic 60-second […]


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OpenAI fires 2 researchers over leaks of potentially new AI breakthrough called Q*
Nickie Louise Posted On April 12, 2024


OpenAI has terminated two of its researchers, Leopold Aschenbrenner and Pavel Izmailov over alleged information leaks, according to a report from The Information. The saga further underscores ongoing tensions within the company. Aschenbrenner, known for his role in the AI […]


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Startup Glossary: 45 Commonly-Used Startup Terms You Need to Know
Daniel Levi Posted On April 11, 2024


Since TechStartups launched nearly a decade ago, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming millions of users from diverse backgrounds. However, we’ve noticed that not everyone is familiar with the terminology used in the startup world. Jumping into the startup scene […]


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WOMBO taps io.net’s decentralized Apple chips for next-gen AI avatars
Nickie Louise Posted On April 11, 2024


Decentralized computing network io.net is making headlines again. Following its recent collaboration with the AI-driven design platform KREA to tackle the global GPU shortage and enhance AI capabilities, io.net has teamed up with another major player in the AI industry. […]


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AI startup Procurement Sciences AI lands $10M to speed up government contracting
Nickie Louise Posted On April 11, 2024


Government procurement in the United States presents a significant opportunity for businesses, with approximately 10% of the federal government’s massive $6.5 trillion annual budget allocated for procurement. This amounts to a staggering $665 billion spent annually on goods and services […]


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Shiba Inu teams up with CDSA to address AI challenges in media and entertainment using Shibarium
Daniel Levi Posted On April 11, 2024


Shiba Inu (SHIB), a leading player in the DeFi space, is making waves by becoming the inaugural Web3 enterprise to team up with the Content Distribution & Security Association (CDSA), marking a significant stride in pioneering blockchain innovations within the […]


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Steve Jobs on the Biggest Reason People Fail (and How to Avoid It)
Nickie Louise Posted On April 11, 2024


Ever wondered why some people succeed while others fail? It’s not necessarily about lacking skills or talent. Last month, we shared the remarkable journey of Noah Kagan, who turned over 20 startup failures into a $100 million year business. The […]


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Get Paid to Train AI: Masa launches AI marketplace for user-contributed data
Nickie Louise Posted On April 11, 2024


The rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT has brought artificial intelligence into the limelight, prompting conversations about who owns the valuable data used to train them. As AI becomes more prevalent in our online interactions, understanding data ownership is crucial […]


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