Startup
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ICON Cuts 25 Percent of Workforce in Strategic Workforce Realignment
ICON Technologies Inc., known for its 3D-printed homebuilding technology, is reducing its workforce by 25%. The Austin-based company confirmed the layoff of 114 employees in a statement following a WARN notice filed with the Texas…
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Former Huami Employees Launch SATELLAI Satellite Pet Tracker at CES 2025
SATELLAI, a new player in pet tech, unveiled a satellite-connected pet tracker and smart collar at CES 2025. Designed for dog owners, the products feature advanced location tracking, health monitoring, and AI-powered guidance through a…
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California Mayor Sues Flock Safety Over Wrongful Termination Allegations
Flock Safety, a prominent surveillance startup known for its license plate recognition technology, is under scrutiny after hiring a sitting California mayor and subsequently being sued by him. Mayor Ulises Cabrera of Moreno Valley, a…
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OnPay Secures $100 Million to Expand HR and Payroll Software
Jesse Burgess, the founder of OnPay, drew inspiration for the startup from his family’s payroll business. Back in 2007, while working in the family firm, he identified inefficiencies caused by repetitive tasks that slowed down…
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Google Funds Rooms With $1 Million After One Million Spaces Created
Google has invested $1 million in Rooms, a 3D design app developed by ex-Google employees, after users built more than one million virtual spaces on the platform. The app, launched in beta in 2023, enables…
