January 15, 2025
Home » Tech Startup News

Tech Startup News

Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
IBM, Meta launch Open AI Alliance with over 50 founding members to advance ‘open, safe, responsible’ AI
Nickie Louise Posted On December 5, 2023


In a major move aimed at promoting the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI), tech giants IBM and Meta today announced the launch of a new AI Alliance in collaboration with other tech leaders to advance ‘open, safe, responsible’ AI. […]


Continue Reading
0
496 Views


Acquisition  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
SoftBank acquires a majority stake in connected-vehicle startup Cubic Telecom with $514 million investment
Nickie Louise Posted On December 5, 2023


SoftBank Corp is investing a massive $514 million (approx. 473 million euros) in Dublin-based connected-vehicle technology startup Cubic Telecom in exchange for a 51% equity stake in the company. The deal will enable the two companies to gain greater access […]


Continue Reading
0
750 Views


Featured  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Malta: A Haven for Digital Nomads and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Nickie Louise Posted On December 5, 2023


Businesses globally are acknowledging the fact that remote working has become rapidly mainstream, prompting many countries to cater to the growing tribe of digital nomads. Malta, at the forefront of this movement in Europe, has successfully adapted to this shift […]


Continue Reading
0
4.3K Views


Cybersecurity  / Hacking  / Security  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data of 6.9 million users
Nickie Louise Posted On December 5, 2023


Last month, we covered the story of 23andMe after hackers leaked 4 million more of its user records, including records of the “wealthiest people living in the US and Western Europe.” As we reported back then, 23andMe confirmed the incident […]


Continue Reading
0
401 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Startup Funding  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
OpenAI rival Mistral AI nears $2 billion valuation with backing from Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, others
Nickie Louise Posted On December 4, 2023


Mistral AI, a generative AI startup co-founded by former researchers from Meta Platforms and Alphabet, is in the final stages of securing $487 million (roughly €450 million) in funding from notable investors, including Nvidia Corp. and Salesforce Inc., Bloomberg reported, […]


Continue Reading
0
864 Views


BioTech  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Seismic Therapeutic raises $121 million in funding to accelerate immunology drug development using machine learning
Nickie Louise Posted On December 4, 2023


Research published on the NIH website reveals a daunting statistic: nine out of ten new drug candidates fail to navigate through clinical trials and gain regulatory approval. The findings further underscore the substantial challenges: a staggering 90% failure rate in […]


Continue Reading
0
620 Views


Acquisition  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Indian EdTech startup Doubtnut sold for $10M after rejecting $150M offer from Byju’s
Nickie Louise Posted On December 4, 2023


Doubtnut, an Indian EdTech startup that provides a mobile app to help students with solving math and science problems, has been acquired by Allen Career Institute for an undisclosed amount. This marks a stunning reversal of fortune for the once […]


Continue Reading
0
711 Views


Layoff  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Twilio to lay off 5% of its workforce in third round of job cuts as tech layoffs top 250,000
Nickie Louise Posted On December 4, 2023


Twilio is laying off about 5%, or 295, of its total workforce by the first quarter of 2024 in a strategic move toward achieving profitable growth. The news comes just ten months after the Cloud communications platform laid off 17% […]


Continue Reading
0
408 Views


Health  / HealthTech  / Research  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Canadian scientists discover previously undisclosed SV40 DNA sequence in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Daniel Levi Posted On December 4, 2023


Health Canada has confirmed the presence of a Simian Virus 40 (SV40) DNA sequence in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which was not previously disclosed by the manufacturer during the filing process, The Epoch Times wrote in an exclusive report. According […]


Continue Reading
0
596 Views


Blockchain  / DeFi  / Startup Funding  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Jellyverse raises $2 million in seed funding to power DeFi 3.0
Nickie Louise Posted On December 4, 2023


While artificial intelligence (A)) continues to dominate the headlines, the decentralized finance (DeFi) space is steadily gaining momentum as investors pour millions into promising startups and projects. The latest players are Jelly Labs AG and Fintonomy LTD, the brains behind […]


Continue Reading
0
573 Views


Featured  / Layoff  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Spotify to lay off 17% of its workforce in third round of job cuts
Nickie Louise Posted On December 4, 2023


Spotify announced on Monday it will lay off 17% of its workforce, or about 1,500 employees, to bring down costs. The latest round of job cuts comes after the music-streaming giant laid off 600 of its staff in January, and […]


Continue Reading
0
742 Views


Bitcoin  / Cryptocurrency  / NFT  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Decoding Magic Labs’ Latest Guide to Choosing the Right Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS)
Nickie Louise Posted On December 3, 2023


Navigating the intricate landscape of the ever-evolving Web3 arena necessitates a high degree of strategic decision-making, especially when it comes to selecting the right Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) provider. In this regard, Magic Labs, a pioneer within the WaaS landscape, recently released […]


Continue Reading
0
398 Views


Cybersecurity  / Hacking  / Security  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Okta data breach far worse than previously reported: Hackers stole all customer support data
Daniel Levi Posted On December 1, 2023


Okta, a cybersecurity firm tasked with protecting organizations from cyber threats, continued to be plagued with the consequences of the cyberattack that took place in October. The company now struggles to overcome the lingering impacts of the incident, following revelations […]


Continue Reading
0
716 Views


Featured  / Layoff  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Zepz, a $5 billion fintech unicorn startup and owner of WorldRemit, cuts more staff in another round of layoffs
Nickie Louise Posted On December 1, 2023


Zepz, a unicorn fintech startup that owns WorldRemit, announced a new round of layoffs affecting 30 employees in its people and marketing functions, according to an exclusive report from CNBC. The startup, valued at $5 billion and backed by major […]


Continue Reading
0
764 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Cybersecurity  / Emerging Technology  / Hacking  / Security  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
ChatGPT vulnerability exposes users’ private data: Researchers exploit flaw to access phone numbers and email addresses
Daniel Levi Posted On November 30, 2023


A recent study has uncovered a vulnerability in ChatGPT, a popular language model developed by OpenAI. The study found that this new vulnerability could allow attackers or bad actors to leak sensitive training data, including personally identifiable information. Conducted by […]


Continue Reading
0
634 Views


Electric Car  / Electric Vehicles  / Startup Funding  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Tesla unveils Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range and a $61,000 starting price
Daniel Levi Posted On November 30, 2023


After two years of delays and production challenges, the long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck has finally arrived. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, personally handed over the first Cybertrucks with Blade Runner-inspired to their new owners, including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, during an event […]


Continue Reading
0
458 Views


Launch  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Horizen EON partners with Ascent Exchange to boost DeFi ecosystem on EON with integration of simple liquidity opportunities
Nickie Louise Posted On November 30, 2023


Horizen EON is boosting its DeFi game by teaming up with Ascent Exchange and integrating ICHI Vault for simpler yield opportunities. The partnership aims to level up the Horizen EON platform’s capabilities in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, bringing innovation […]


Continue Reading
0
515 Views


Health  / HealthTech  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
HealthTech startup Clayful raises $7M to connect students to mental health experts within 60 seconds
Daniel Levi Posted On November 30, 2023


The mental health crisis sweeping across America isn’t sparing anyone, impacting both adults and students alike. In recent years, we have also seen a worrying rise in mental health issues among young individuals, marking what many are calling a pediatric […]


Continue Reading
0
684 Views


Apps  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Your inactive Gmail account may be permanently deleted as early as Friday, December 1
Nickie Louise Posted On November 30, 2023


Do you have an inactive Gmail account? It’s time to take action now. If not, your inactive Gmail account could face permanent deletion as early as Friday, December 1. The move is part of Google’s new security policy, targeting accounts […]


Continue Reading
0
501 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Startup Funding  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Microsoft to invest $3.2 billion in the UK to accelerate AI growth
Nickie Louise Posted On November 30, 2023


Microsoft is planning to invest a whopping 2.5 billion pounds (about $3.2 billion) in the United Kingdom over the next three years, making it Microsoft’s largest investment in the country to date. The funds will be directed towards boosting advancements […]


Continue Reading
0
442 Views