startup news, ai news, and web odditiesnoemail@noemail.org (jon)Mon, 2 Feb 2026 20:46:22 GMTJekyll https://jekyllrb.com/https://bub.blicio.us/en-usnoExploring AI, Startups, and Innovation in the Digital Economynoemail@noemail.orghttps://bub.blicio.us/andreessen-horowitz-betting-billions-backbone-of-aiAIInvestmentInfrastructureAndreessen Horowitza16zAI infrastructurehardwarestartupsnoemail@noemail.org (jon)Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/andreessen-horowitz-betting-billions-backbone-of-aia16z launches a $2‑3 billion fund to fuel the next generation of AI hardware and software.https://bub.blicio.us/truffle-security-25m-series-b-nhi-protectionsecuritycloudTruffle SecurityTruffleHogNHIsecretsGCPfundingnoemail@noemail.org (jon)Thu, 6 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/truffle-security-25m-series-b-nhi-protectionTruffle Security closed a $25 million Series B on November 6, 2025, in a round led by Intel Capital and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Abstract, Lytical Ventures, and several prominent security leaders. The financing will accelerate product development, scale go-to-market and customer success, and expand context-aware non-human identity (NHI) protection across cloud platforms.https://bub.blicio.us/privacy-focused-github-alternatives/webgitfossprivacynoemail@noemail.org (jon)Sun, 2 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/privacy-focused-github-alternativesGitHub is convenient, but many developers prefer platforms that keep their data out of large commercial ecosystems. Below is a concise guide to the most popular privacy‑respecting Git hosts, followed by a practical “how‑to” section that shows the same Git commands work across all of them.https://bub.blicio.us/sip-providerssoftwarevoipsipsmstelcodevelopersnoemail@noemail.org (jon)Sun, 2 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/sip-providersOverviewhttps://bub.blicio.us/mercor-aiTech EntrepreneurshipMercorAI startupsThiel FellowsBillionaire foundersRecruitment technologyStartup profilesAInoemail@noemail.org (jon)Sat, 1 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/mercor-aiAbstracthttps://bub.blicio.us/exploring-jobs-in-the-office-salaries-education-alternativesnoemail@noemail.org (lily)Wed, 4 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/exploring-jobs-in-the-office-salaries-education-alternativesA comprehensive look at the jobs in *The Office*, their salaries, required education, alternative positions, and modern office roles.https://bub.blicio.us/x-advanced-search/socialxtwitteradvanced-searchtipstricksnoemail@noemail.org (newb)Fri, 4 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/x-advanced-searchA deep dive into X’s Advanced Search tricks, from finding viral tweets to tracking quote conversations, with unique hacks for 2025.https://bub.blicio.us/presidential-timber/startupsnoemail@noemail.org (newb)Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/presidential-timberIn the fast-paced, high-stakes world of startups, leadership can make or break a company. While terms like “visionary” or “disruptor” often dominate the startup lexicon, there’s an older, more evocative phrase that perfectly captures the essence of a truly exceptional leader: “presidential timber.”https://bub.blicio.us/runefest-2025eventsrunescapenoemail@noemail.org (lily)Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/runefest-2025This past weekend, Jagex hosted the much-anticipated RuneFest 2025, a vibrant celebration of all things RuneScape. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the event was a triumphant return, showcasing a plethora of exciting updates and future plans for both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape as we sail into 2026.https://bub.blicio.us/PicClickwebeBayPicClickAIShoppingnoemail@noemail.org (lily)Mon, 3 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/PicClickOnline marketplaces like eBay contain an overwhelming assortment of products, making the prospect of locating specific items daunting for buyers. Most search by entering text keywords and filters to narrow options, but a company named PicClick provides a more intuitive visual alternative to expedite digging through eBay’s vast inventory. Launched as a faster, image-centric complement to eBay’s traditional search, PicClick has grown into a powerful tool, attracting 20 million unique monthly visits and offering features for both buyers and sellers alike.https://bub.blicio.us/end-of-skypefossSkypeMicrosoft Teamsnoemail@noemail.org (lily)Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/end-of-skypeThe End of Skype: Transitioning to Teams and Exploring FOSS Alternativeshttps://bub.blicio.us/flywire-sertifivcnoemail@noemail.org (lily)Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/flywire-sertifiIn a bold move that underscores the dynamic nature of the travel and hospitality industry, Flywire Corporation has announced its acquisition of Sertifi for $330 million. This strategic acquisition is set to accelerate Flywire’s travel business and expand its offerings to support over 20,000 hotel locations globally. As the landscape of travel payments continues to evolve, this acquisition positions Flywire at the forefront of innovation and growth.https://bub.blicio.us/seed-phrases-in-bitcoin-walletscryptosoftwareSeed PhrasesBIP39BIP32BIP44HD Walletsnoemail@noemail.org (roman)Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/seed-phrases-in-bitcoin-walletsUnderstanding Seed Phrases in Cryptocurrency Walletshttps://bub.blicio.us/ea-command-and-conquer-source-codefossgamingopen-sourcecommand-and-conquerrtsc++gamingnoemail@noemail.org (newb)Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/ea-command-and-conquer-source-codeIn a move that’s left the gaming and open-source communities buzzing, Electronic Arts (EA) has released the source code for several iconic Command & Conquer (C&C) titles under the GPLv3 license. For FOSS folks who’ve long dreamed of tinkering with legendary real-time strategy (RTS) games, this is a watershed moment. Titles like Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Tiberian Dawn, Renegade, and Generals: Zero Hour are now accessible on GitHub, opening the door to preservation, modding, and potentially bold new projects. Let’s dive into what this means, what’s available, and why it matters.https://bub.blicio.us/free-rides-holidays-ride-safe-app/socialnoemail@noemail.org (newb)Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/free-rides-holidays-ride-safe-appIn Rhode Island, where rideshare services are increasingly popular, ensuring safety during transportation is more crucial than ever. That’s why Rob Levine Law is excited to introduce the Ride Safe App, a free tool designed to enhance safety for residents using rideshare services, taxis, or any form of transportation.https://bub.blicio.us/openai-gpt-4-5-release/noemail@noemail.org (lily)Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/openai-gpt-4-5-releaseOpenAI has officially released its latest model, GPT-4.5, touted as the largest and most knowledgeable version to date. This new iteration promises to deliver enhanced performance with a significant reduction in hallucinations, a common issue in previous models where the AI generates incorrect or misleading information.https://bub.blicio.us/crypto-blockchain-domain-names/noemail@noemail.org (jon)Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/crypto-blockchain-domain-namesExplore crypto & blockchain domain names: their evolution, benefits, and how to register. A guide to .eth, .crypto, and the future of decentralized web.https://bub.blicio.us/atomic-swapscryptoatomic-swapsbitcoinblockchaindecentralizationnoemail@noemail.org (newb)Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/atomic-swapsLearn how to swap Bitcoin with zero middlemen using atomic swaps—and get the deep scoop on how they work!https://bub.blicio.us/bitcoin-genesis-blockcryptocryptocurrency,bitcoinnoemail@noemail.org (jon)Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/bitcoin-genesis-blockThe Bitcoin Genesis Block: The Birth of Cryptocurrencyhttps://bub.blicio.us/corporate-strategy-blogbloggingcorporate strategynoemail@noemail.org (newb)Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://bub.blicio.us/corporate-strategy-blogBlogging about corporate strategy can be a powerful way to share insights, establish thought leadership, and engage with your audience. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just starting, this guide will help you create impactful content that resonates with your readers.