❌

Reading view

Nvidia strikes $20B licensing and asset deal with AI chip startup Groq, acqui-hires founder Jonathan Ross

Nvidia has struck a sweeping $20 billion licensing and asset deal with AI chip startup Groq, according to an exclusive report from CNBC, signaling how inference has moved to the center of the artificial intelligence race. The agreement gives Nvidia […]

The post Nvidia strikes $20B licensing and asset deal with AI chip startup Groq, acqui-hires founder Jonathan Ross first appeared on Tech Startups.

The Top 10 Most Popular Tech News Headlines of 2025: A Year in Review

As we approach the end of 2025, it’s a natural moment to step back and reflect on the technology news headlines that shaped the year. What stood out was not a single breakthrough, but the cumulative effect of change across […]

The post The Top 10 Most Popular Tech News Headlines of 2025: A Year in Review first appeared on Tech Startups.

From Nvidia to DeepSeek: Why global investors are quietly turning to China’s AI companies

Global investors are beginning to rethink their exposure to artificial intelligence. The change is subtle, almost understated, yet it shows up in portfolio decisions, fund launches, and new listings across China’s tech markets. A recent Reuters report said capital that […]

The post From Nvidia to DeepSeek: Why global investors are quietly turning to China’s AI companies first appeared on Tech Startups.

ServiceNow acquires Armis for $7.75 billion in its largest deal yet to expand cybersecurity push

ServiceNow said Tuesday it will acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a cash deal valued at $7.75 billion, marking the largest acquisition in ServiceNow’s history. The enterprise software company framed the purchase as a move to deepen its security portfolio at […]

The post ServiceNow acquires Armis for $7.75 billion in its largest deal yet to expand cybersecurity push first appeared on Tech Startups.

Instacart ends controversial AI pricing experiments after consumer backlash and FTC scrutiny

Instacart said Monday it is ending its use of artificial intelligence-driven pricing experiments, drawing a clear line under a practice that had triggered consumer frustration, political criticism, and federal attention. The company confirmed that retailers will no longer be able […]

The post Instacart ends controversial AI pricing experiments after consumer backlash and FTC scrutiny first appeared on Tech Startups.

Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 22, 2025

It’s Monday, December 22, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news spanning AI platforms, gene therapy, climate tech, and enterprise cybersecurity. From secure AI verification and hydrogen-powered aviation to no-code development and HSA-integrated wellness, today’s […]

The post Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 22, 2025 first appeared on Tech Startups.

15 People Dead in Tesla Crashes Where Doors Wouldn’t Open, Bloomberg

A months-long investigation of Tesla’s electric door handles has surfaced a pattern that raises complex questions about modern vehicle design. According to reporting by Bloomberg, at least 15 people have died in crashes where Tesla doors failed to open after […]

The post 15 People Dead in Tesla Crashes Where Doors Wouldn’t Open, Bloomberg first appeared on Tech Startups.

Why Startup Culture Teaches People to Fail: How Idolizing Tech Founders Misleads Entrepreneurs

Over the years, TechStartups has had a front-row seat to the realities of building startupsβ€”from early launches, and funding wins to pivots, layoffs, and quiet shutdowns. Along the way, we’ve seen founders step away after years of hard work. The […]

The post Why Startup Culture Teaches People to Fail: How Idolizing Tech Founders Misleads Entrepreneurs first appeared on Tech Startups.

Alphabet to acquire data center and Energy Firm Intersect for $4.75B to Accelerate U.S. AI Infrastructure Buildout

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Intersect, a data center and energy infrastructure developer, for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of […]

The post Alphabet to acquire data center and Energy Firm Intersect for $4.75B to Accelerate U.S. AI Infrastructure Buildout first appeared on Tech Startups.

SoftBank rushes to raise $22.5B to meet OpenAI funding deadline as AI compute costs surge

SoftBank Group is racing against the calendar to assemble the remaining $22.5 billion it owes OpenAI, with people familiar with the matter saying the funds must arrive before year-end. The effort highlights how access to capital now shapes leadership in […]

The post SoftBank rushes to raise $22.5B to meet OpenAI funding deadline as AI compute costs surge first appeared on Tech Startups.

CACI to acquire space intelligence firm ARKA in $2.6 billion all-cash deal

U.S. defense contractor CACI International said it will buy space technology provider ARKA Group from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities in an all-cash deal valued at $2.6 billion, a move that deepens CACI’s reach across national security and space-based […]

The post CACI to acquire space intelligence firm ARKA in $2.6 billion all-cash deal first appeared on Tech Startups.

Data Cost Optimization Is Now a $9.8B Market, Here Are the Startups Leading the Shift

As cloud-native data platforms become the backbone of modern analytics and AI, managing data costs has become one of the most persistent challenges facing technology leaders. What was once handled through periodic reviews and manual tuning is now a continuous […]

The post Data Cost Optimization Is Now a $9.8B Market, Here Are the Startups Leading the Shift first appeared on Tech Startups.

Failed Technologies of 2025: The Most Overhyped Innovations and Why Experts Missed the Obvious Flaws

2025 was supposed to be the year the future arrived. Instead, it became the year reality pushed back. The year didn’t lack ambition β€” it lacked restraint. Earlier this month, we examined failed AI startups of 2025 and the lessons […]

The post Failed Technologies of 2025: The Most Overhyped Innovations and Why Experts Missed the Obvious Flaws first appeared on Tech Startups.

AI chipmaker Cerebras revives IPO plans after $1.1B raise and CFIUS clearance

AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems is moving back toward the public markets. The Sunnyvale-based startup is preparing to file for a U.S. initial public offering as early as next week, with a listing targeted for the second quarter of 2026, according […]

The post AI chipmaker Cerebras revives IPO plans after $1.1B raise and CFIUS clearance first appeared on Tech Startups.

Top Tech News Today: AI & Startup Stories, December 19, 2025

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Friday, December 19, 2025, and we’re back with a focused look at the forces reshaping the global tech landscape β€” from AI […]

The post Top Tech News Today: AI & Startup Stories, December 19, 2025 first appeared on Tech Startups.

Google Cloud strikes near $10B AI cybersecurity deal with Palo Alto Networks, its largest security deal yet

Alphabet’s cloud computing unit has secured its largest security deal to date, striking a nearly $10 billion agreement with Palo Alto Networks that deepens a partnership first formed in 2018, the two companies announced Friday. The expanded relationship puts artificial […]

The post Google Cloud strikes near $10B AI cybersecurity deal with Palo Alto Networks, its largest security deal yet first appeared on Tech Startups.

❌