The Evolution of Hupo: From Mental Wellness to AI-Powered Sales Training I recently had the chance to chat with Justin Kim, co-founder and CEO of Hupo, a fascinating AI-powered sales training platform that’s been making waves in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. What struck me was the incredible journey Hupo has been on, from its humble beginnings as a mental wellness platform to its current status as a go-to solution for some of the world’s biggest financial institutions. As Kim shared with me, Hupo’s origins date back to 2018 when he launched Ami, a mental wellness platform focused on…
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The Pebble founder, Eric Migicovsky, is back in the game with his rebooted smartwatch and AI ring, and this time he’s doing things his way. Migicovsky’s approach is refreshingly different from the traditional startup model – Core Devices, his new company, is structured to be sustainable, valuable, and long-running, rather than focusing on rapid growth and external funding. In an interview with TechCrunch at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Migicovsky emphasized that he’s learned a thing or two from his previous experience founding Pebble, which was acquired by Fitbit in 2016. Specifically, he’s learned the importance of predicting…
**Getting My Hands on Bee, Amazon’s Latest AI-Powered Wearable: Thoughts and Concerns** I’ve had the chance to play around with Bee, Amazon’s new smart wearable that can record and transcribe conversations. From my experience, it’s an easy-to-use device that’s designed to make quick work of meetings, interviews, and the like. But what really caught my attention was its ability to break down conversations into digestible sections and summarize each part. Think of it like having a virtual note-taker that’s always on standby. **A New Way to Tackle Transcriptions** As I explored the app, I was impressed by the level of…
**Here’s the rewritten text in a natural, human blogger tone:** **The Unstoppable Rise of Tech Unicorns: At Least 36 New Startups Joined the Club in 2025** As AI continues to dominate the tech landscape, it’s no surprise that new startups are sprouting up left and right. In fact, we’ve seen a whopping 36 new tech unicorns emerge in 2025 alone. That’s right, folks – the valuation of at least 36 startups has skyrocketed to over $1 billion this year. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, we’ve compiled a list of these newly-minted unicorns, with a focus on the various industries…
**Breaking News: OpenAI Snaps Up Torch, a Tiny Startup, for a Whopping $100M** You guys, I have some crazy news to share! OpenAI, the AI powerhouse, has just acquired a teeny-tiny startup called Torch for a mind-blowing $100 million. Yeah, you read that right – $100 million! I know, it’s a lot to wrap your head around, especially considering the Torch team was made up of just four individuals. But hey, who knows, maybe their small size was just a clever ruse to lure in a giant like OpenAI? So, what’s Torch all about? Well, they were working on this…
**Amazon’s Bee: The Game-Changing AI Wearable You Might Not Be Aware Of** CES 2023 just wrapped up in Las Vegas and, honestly, my brain is still reeling from all the excitement. Amidst the flurry of AI-powered gadgets, one thing caught my attention: Amazon’s acquisition of Bee, a wearable AI device that’s either a pin or a bracelet. So, what is Bee? In a nutshell, it’s a tool for recording conversations, like interviews, meetings, or classes. Yeah, that’s not unique, but here’s the twist – it’s also an AI companion that can learn from your interactions and provide you with valuable…
**Meta’s AI Ambitions: Building the Infrastructure of the Future** As the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, Meta has been making some big moves in the AI space lately. Just last year, the company announced plans to spend big on building out its AI capabilities, citing the need for “major AI infrastructure” to develop the best AI models and product experiences. Now, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the launch of Meta Compute, a new initiative designed to bolster the company’s AI infrastructure. In a recent post on Threads, Zuckerberg outlined the company’s plans to build tens of gigawatts of energy…
**Anthropic Dives into Healthcare with Claude: Can It Outdo OpenAI’s ChatGPT?** The healthcare space has been buzzing with excitement since Anthropic, the AI startup, announced Claude for Healthcare, a suite of tools designed to revolutionize healthcare processes. On Sunday, the company unveiled its latest creation, promising to streamline healthcare workflows for suppliers, payers, and patients. But how does it stack up against OpenAI’s ChatGPT Wellbeing? For starters, Claude for Healthcare allows users to sync their health data from various devices, just like ChatGPT Wellbeing. However, while OpenAI’s chatbot seems focused on providing a patient-facing experience, Claude for Healthcare takes it…
**The Scoop on Cowork: Anthropic’s New Game-Changer** Hey fellow tech enthusiasts! If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for the next big thing in AI. Well, get ready to meet Cowork, the brand new tool from Anthropic that’s about to make Claude Code more accessible to everyone. So, who’s Claude Code, you ask? If you’re not familiar, it’s a powerful AI tool that lets you perform non-coding tasks, like whipping up an expense report from receipt images or scanning social media posts. It’s like a Swiss Army knife for non-techies, and it’s been gaining traction fast. **The…
**Betterment Breach: Hackers Get Away with Customer Data, Send Fake Crypto Scam Notifications** Uh, great. Another day, another data breach in the fintech world. This time, it’s Betterment, an online investment platform that’s popular with investors. And, unfortunately, hackers managed to get their hands on some sensitive customer data. Here’s the story: according to an email I’ve seen, Betterment was hit by a social engineering attack on January 9. The hackers snuck into the company’s systems through third-party platforms used for marketing and operations. And what did they get their hands on? Well, customer names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone…