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AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom

Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.

2026-08-21 · 00:13 UTC
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Tech

Show HN: ParqDB – Vector search in the browser from Parquet over HTTP"

2026-08-21 · 00:13

ParqDB enables vector search directly in the browser by hosting Parquet-indexed data on object storage, allowing users…

Crypto

Bitgo Breaks Into Korea With Hana and SK Telecom in Its Corner

2026-08-21 · 00:05

Bitgo Korea just cracked one of Asia’s toughest crypto markets, securing regulatory registration to provide…

World

Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools

2026-08-21 · 00:04

The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Tech

Stealth Model

2026-08-20 · 23:56

Ox Alpha is a reasoning model developed by an anonymous third-party provider and available through OpenRouter, designed…

Tech

Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B

2026-08-20 · 23:32

Investors want founders who understand the financial reality of their business.

Crypto

CFTC Signals a New Crypto Era: 5 Altcoins That Could Benefit From Clearer U.S. Rules, DeFi Access and Tokenization

2026-08-20 · 23:30

The CFTC is examining a broader crypto framework covering market structure, DeFi, leverage, prediction markets, and…

World

Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction

2026-08-20 · 23:21

Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

World

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

2026-08-20 · 23:16

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

World

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

2026-08-20 · 23:15

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

Crypto

Altseason 3.0 Alert: 5 Altcoins to Watch as Trump’s Crypto Push and Treasury Buybacks Set the Stage for a Massive Breakout

2026-08-20 · 23:13

U.S. policy and Treasury market developments could influence broader risk appetite.

Tech

Detecting scraper bots through scroll behaviour

2026-08-20 · 22:47

Researchers can distinguish between human users and scraper bots by analyzing scroll behavior patterns using burstiness…

Crypto

ARK’s Valente Sees RWA Trading Reshaping DeFi Platform Economics

2026-08-20 · 22:45

ARK Invest’s Lorenzo Valente sees specialized RWA markets redistributing power across DeFi, which could give…

Tech

OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates

2026-08-20 · 22:36

Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both…

Crypto

Kraken Parent Payward Eyes Full-Bank Expansion Beyond the US

2026-08-20 · 22:34

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is considering a wider banking approach beyond the U.S.

World

Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC

2026-08-20 · 22:32

CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded barbs during a CFTC meeting over prediction…

Sports

McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship

2026-08-20 · 22:30

Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the…

Tech

ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plugin

2026-08-20 · 22:09

Ever wanted someone else to do your texting for you?

Sports

McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

2026-08-20 · 22:09

Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom…

World

Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

2026-08-20 · 22:01

US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

Tech

US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban

2026-08-20 · 22:00

FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans.

Science

Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe

2026-08-20 · 21:42

Scientists have released the largest-ever 2D map of the universe, containing 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion…

Science

Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket

2026-08-20 · 21:40

Arianespace hasn’t publicly disclosed the cost for an Ariane 6 launch.

Crypto

Dogecoin Cofounder Questions Whether Crypto’s 2026 Nightmare Is Ending

2026-08-20 · 21:38

Dogecoin cofounder Billy Markus has drawn attention to crypto’s latest rebound after months of market pressure.