Aerospike raises $100M for its real-time database platform to capitalize on the AI boom

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

NoSQL database Aerospike today announced that it has raised a $100 million Series E round led by Sumeru Equity Partners. Existing investor Alsop Louie Partners also participated in this round. In 2009, the company started as a key-value store with a focus on the adtech industry; Aerospike has since diversified its offerings quite a bit. […]
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China’s BYD to launch first electric pickup truck this year in latest challenge to Tesla, Ford

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

BYD plans to launch its first electric pickup truck this year stepping up the Chinese giant’s competition with global auto firms from Ford to Toyota.

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This Comprehensive Python Bundle Offers 14 Courses for $40

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

Perfect for first-time coders, this on-demand bootcamp shows you how to build apps, write automations and dive into data through 113 hours of content.

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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix plans to invest $3.87 billion in U.S. chip facility

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

It is expected to create thousands of jobs in Indiana and align with the Biden administration’s goals of building up domestic chip production.

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UK regulator refers Vodafone’s merger with Three for in-depth competition probe

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

The U.K. competition regulator on Thursday referred the proposed merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchison’s Three mobile network to an in-depth investigation.

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Coinbase partner ClearBank posts first full-year of profit as revenue almost doubles

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

British fintech firm ClearBank swung to an £18.4 million ($23.3 million) pre-tax profit in the year ending Dec. 31, 2023, up from a £7.1 million loss in 2022.

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Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi seeks $2B valuation in its first major external fundraise

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal is in talks to raise capital for his new startup, Indian fintech Navi. Bansal is talking to investors to raise at a valuation of around $2 billion, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. One source said he is looking to raise between $200 million and $400 million. The Bengaluru-headquartered […]
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Tesla to explore locations in India for $3 billion EV factory, FT reports

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

The report said that the Tesla team would focus on the Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu states that already have automotive hubs.

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Google looks to AI paywall option – report

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

The search giant is reported to be considering charging for premium features in a major business shake-up.

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WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Techme101

Users on Meta platforms suffer access problems as thousands report outages on Wednesday evening.

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