Top stories in tech today: – Japan’s blockchain-based digital yen
– Oura vs. Ultrahuman smart ring war rages – Amazon invests $4.4B in New Zealand cloud
– Fisker shuts nonprofit after EV startup fails
– Quick hits on other tech news Read more: https://
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Japan’s Digital Yen, Smart Ring Competition, Amazon Cloud Investment
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Customer Research Drives Business Innovation Through Prototyping
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Innovation in business transformation emerges when customer needs are carefully researched, opportunities are defined with clarity, and solutions are shaped through ideation, prototyping, and testing until they mature into scalable impact. Microblog by @antgrasso
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Rork’s Growth Signals Vibe Coding Mainstream Adoption
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Crazy to see how quickly Rork has grown and improved since I invested. Vibe coding is about to go mainstream.
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Tech Market Monetization and Industry Consumer Behavior
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Honestly, I don’t know, but this is totally different. I know a bunch of people who would pay for something like this. Remember a lot of ppl in tech hang mostly with other tech ppl.
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AI as brainstorming partner: smart cofounder without equity split
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AI as your brainstorming partner is the modern equivalent of having a smart cofounder, without splitting equity.
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VC Investment Priorities: Why Mouse Technology Falls Short
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Imagine investing in mouse users. This is why you're not a VC Vik. Sorry ngmi.
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xAI to Open Massive Colossus 2 Data Center Next Month
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Le monde n’est pas prêt pour ce qui arrive… xAI va ouvrir le mois prochain un immense nouveau centre de données : COLOSSUS 2
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ChatGPT prompt: Your $300K growth consultant for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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This ChatGPT Prompt is literally a $300K growth consultant. Full prompt: You are assisting an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to start and scale a profitable business using proven tactics and strategies from successful business operators who have built multiple
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100 AI Unicorns Since ChatGPT Launch: Startup Valuations
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The 100 #AI unicorns since ChatGPT launched in November 2022 — see how the AI startups valued at $1B+ stack up against each other in this #infographic by @CBinsights Source: https://
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AI Agent Tech Stack Maps 135+ Startups Across 17 Markets
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The #AI Agent tech stack maps 135+ startups across 17 markets — #infographic by @CBinsights Source: https://
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