After months of legal challenges, TikTok is back online for U.S. users. The app’s restoration comes just hours after President-elect Donald Trump stepped in to prevent it from “going dark.” The Chinese-owned social media platform confirmed its return in a […]

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President-elect Donald Trump has indicated he will “most likely” approve a 90-day extension for TikTok, delaying a potential ban in the United States. The popular Chinese-owned app is scheduled for removal as early as 12:01 a.m. Sunday but could temporarily […]

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The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld legislation mandating that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, divest its ownership by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. This decision stems from concerns over TikTok’s data collection practices and its ties to […]

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Though interest rates have gone down slightly, ongoing market volatility means that funding for startups is still difficult. Risk-averse investors prioritize steady returns over the promise of a young company. Founders are navigating a tricky market, but as new federal […]

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Artificial intelligence startup Shield AI is set to nearly double its valuation, aiming for $5 billion as it works to secure a significant funding round. The San Diego-based company, which specializes in autonomous drones and military-grade AI software, is reportedly in […]

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SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of rocket technology, achieving another milestone with the successful mid-air catch of its Super Heavy booster during the Starship Flight 7 test. The booster was caught using the towering “Mechazilla” launch tower at the […]

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After four years of regulatory hurdles under the Biden administration, the cryptocurrency community is embracing Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Industry insiders are optimistic about a shift in tone, anticipating executive orders that could legitimize the sector, expand […]

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Cosmos SDK-based blockchains face significant hurdles in scaling effectively. As validator networks expand, existing consensus mechanisms often falter, creating performance bottlenecks that slow transaction throughput. Inefficient network communication and the overhead of validator consensus messages exacerbate these issues. Additionally, integrating […]

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Powerloom, a composable data network for onchain applications, has officially launched its highly anticipated L2 mainnet on Ethereum. This milestone simplifies access to accurate and verifiable onchain data, removing traditional barriers like cost and complexity for developers. With over 5,300 […]

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Steven Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management has seen remarkable early success with its new AI-focused fund, Point72 Turion. Launched just three months ago, the fund has delivered a 14% return, quickly growing its assets to nearly $1.5 billion, according to Reuters, […]

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It’s been four years since we last featured Rokt, a New York-based tech startup that enhances eCommerce marketing by delivering personalized online shopping experiences. The company saw significant growth during the pandemic as the demand for online shopping surged. On […]

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Blue Origin, the aerospace venture launched by Jeff Bezos, has marked a major milestone 24 years after its inception. In the early hours of January 16, 2025, the company’s towering 320-foot New Glenn rocket achieved orbit for the first time, […]

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Elon Musk has put out an open call for skilled engineers to help create an “everything app.” In a tweet, Musk emphasized that qualifications like a college degree or big-name job experience don’t matter as much as a solid display […]

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In a fitting move for a company focused on bringing extinct species back to life, Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences has raised $200 million in Series C funding, becoming Texas’ first “decacorn,” a term for private companies valued at over $10 billion. […]

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AI-focused infrastructure startup Aligned Data Centers announced on Wednesday it has raised over $12 billion in a new funding round. The capital includes $5 billion in primary equity from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management and over $7 billion in […]

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Microsoft has launched a new offering under its Copilot AI assistant lineup, providing businesses with a consumption-based pricing model. Dubbed “Copilot Chat,” this option serves as an alternative to the Microsoft 365 Copilot, which previously required companies to pay $30 […]

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Less than a year after unveiling its AI avatars that convey human emotions using user text inputs, Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia announced on Wednesday that it has secured $180 million in a Series D funding round to advance its AI-powered […]

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TikTok is gearing up to shut down its app for U.S. users this Sunday, the day a federal law banning the app takes effect—unless the Supreme Court steps in to block the ban, according to The Information, which cited two […]

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ChatGPT users have something new to celebrate. The popular chatbot can now handle reminders and to-do lists for you. OpenAI announced on Tuesday the launch of a new feature called ‘Tasks’, available to paid subscribers on Plus, Team, and Pro […]

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With TikTok’s future in the U.S. hanging by a thread, users are scrambling for alternatives, and Xiaohongshu, known as RedNote in English, has quickly taken center stage. The Chinese app has rocketed to the No. 1 spot for free apps on […]

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