Apple’s latest MacBook Air models bring more than just a performance boost. With the new M4 chip, AI-driven features, and a lower starting price, Apple is aiming to make its lightweight laptop lineup more appealing. The base 13-inch model starts […]

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rolled out a significant update to its cryptocurrency policy framework for 2025, aiming to bring greater clarity to how digital assets are classified and regulated. For blockchain startups, this long-awaited update provides a […]

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OpenAI just unveiled NextGenAI, a new consortium that brings together 15 major research institutions to drive AI’s role in education and research. Backed by $50 million in grants, compute resources, and API access, the initiative is OpenAI’s latest move to […]

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Zapier has confirmed a security breach that exposed customer data. In an email sent to users on Friday, the company revealed that an “unauthorized user” accessed “certain Zapier code repositories,” potentially compromising customer information. The issue stemmed from customer data […]

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No-code platforms and AI-driven coding tools have surged in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. With intuitive interfaces like Bolt, Bubble, Lovable, Replit, or Webflow, and AI assistants like GitHub Copilot, you can build an app without touching a […]

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Over 90% of startups fail. That’s not a shocking statistic—it’s a brutal reality. The startup graveyard is filled with great ideas that never took off because founders assumed solving a pain point was enough. Over the years, thousands of startups […]

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Skylo, an IoT startup providing direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity, has secured $30 million in an oversubscribed funding round. The investment was led by NGP Capital, with participation from Westly Group, Intel Capital, BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Next47, and […]

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AI startups continue to attract a wave of investment, with $10.4 billion pouring in during the first quarter of 2025 alone. The latest to benefit from this AI funding wave is Bridgetown Research, a Seattle-based startup that’s catching investors’ attention […]

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Quantum Machines, the Tel Aviv-based startup focused on quantum control hardware and software, has raised $170 million in Series C funding. This latest round brings its total funding to $280 million. The investment, led by PSG Equity with backing from […]

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just uncovered a staggering waste of taxpayer money—millions spent on unused software licenses across federal agencies. The audit, which focused on the Department of Labor (DOL) and other agencies, exposed shocking discrepancies, from thousands […]

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While sweepstake casinos have traditionally operated using virtual currencies, many are now embracing crypto as an alternative payment and redemption option. It’s a match made in digital heaven–sweepstakes casinos get faster, more secure transactions, and crypto enthusiasts get yet another […]

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How Changing Consumer Behaviors Are Redefining the Future of Restaurant Delivery The food delivery industry is in the midst of a transformation, driven largely by the evolving preferences and behaviors of consumers. As we approach 2025, there are three main […]

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After a long day of work, gaming can be the perfect way to recharge. Instead of falling asleep, the brain switches on once again, sharpening decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. And while some games can totally stimulate your mind, others […]

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As AI models scale past a trillion parameters and computing clusters expand to hundreds of thousands of GPUs, traditional interconnects are struggling to keep up. The next generation of AI will demand far higher levels of connectivity while cutting power […]

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Just hours after the successful launch of its latest AI model, Grok 3, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is stepping into AI gaming with plans to launch an AI-driven game development studio. Musk confirmed the news in a simple response on […]

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Over the past decade, we’ve covered hundreds of climate startups working on technologies to fight climate change. Many of them struggle to secure funding, making recent revelations all the more concerning—while these startups battle for investment, the U.S. government has […]

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Perplexity AI is an AI search engine startup we featured here since its inception in 2022. In January, Perplexity announced the launch of Sonar, an advanced AI-powered search model built on Meta’s Llama 3.3 70B framework. It’s designed to deliver […]

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Warburg Pincus, one of the largest private equity firms globally, has struck a deal to acquire Vermont Information Processing, a company that develops software for beverage distributors, for around $1 billion, including debt, according to Reuters, citing people familiar with […]

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Elon Musk has exposed what he claims to be a massive $100 billion in wasted taxpayer money within Medicare and Medicaid, calling it the “epicenter of fraud.” In a post on X, Musk said the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]

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On Monday, Elon Musk took aim at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), calling it a “criminal organization” that should “die.” His comments followed reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team accessed the agency’s systems and uncovered […]

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