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AI investments surged 62% to $110 billion in 2024 while startup funding overall declined 12%, says Dealroom
Venture capitalists are gobbling up term sheets for startups peddling artificial intelligence, even as they remain picky when it comes to funding the wider spectrum of technology. According to new figures from analytics firm Dealroom, AI startups raised $110 billion…
Money Market Account vs Checking Account: Which Is Better?
Money market accounts (MMAs) and checking accounts may share some similar features, such as earning interest, getting FDIC insurance coverage, and allowing check writing and debit card access. However, they differ in terms of yields, withdrawal limits, and transaction flexibility….
Sporting vs. Dortmund 2025 livestream: Watch Champions League for free
TL;DR: Live stream Sporting vs. Dortmund in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Champions League playoff round brings together eight teams that didn’t quite…
NIH Funding Cuts Appear to Draw on Heritage Foundation Report That Blasts ‘DEI Staff’
The 2022 report includes an analysis of 82 universities, the indirect cost rate they receive from federal grants, and the indirect cost rate they receive from private funders such as the Sloan Foundation, Gates Foundation, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative….
Google changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Maps
Google Maps officially updated the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Monday. Among many other executive orders, President Donald Trump decreed on the day of his inauguration that the Gulf of Mexico would be…
Australians Hit With One Cyber Attack Every Second in 2024
A cyber attack hit an Australian user every second in 2024, marking a staggering twelvefold increase from the previous year. This surge contributed to a global cybersecurity crisis, where 5.6 billion accounts were compromised worldwide, equating to 176 breaches per…
Elon Musk makes $97 billion bid for OpenAI, gets rejected
A group of investors led by Elon Musk made a bid to buy out the leading artificial intelligence company, OpenAI. However, it appears that the offer has already been rejected. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal,…
14 Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers (2025)
Sex toys and accessories can be a huge benefit to most people’s sex lives, but we don’t talk about them openly enough. That’s a shame, because here at WIRED, we have many thoughts on all the gadgets you can use…
Bird cuts 120 jobs as part of ‘strategic realignment’
Cloud communication service, Bird, has cut 120 jobs — roughly one-third of its total workforce. The Amsterdam-based firm — formerly known as MessageBird — plans to realign its global operations amid the ongoing AI boom, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Bird…
