Next Step / Nectar Social raises $30 million Series A to build AI operating system for marketing teams
Next Step Desk
19 May 2026, 15:08 PM Tech & Startup
Nectar Social, an AI-powered platform that automates marketing workflows across social media, creator management, and commerce, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was established in partnership with Anthropic.
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Lenovo and Nvidia team up on AI 'gigafactories'

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7 January 2026, 11:27 AM

Startups believe earbuds can be the future of AI: report

Several new startups believe the ideal device to deliver artificial intelligence's capabilities may already be in your ears: headphones and earbuds. As tech companies search for the perfect AI hardware, a growing number of enterprises are betting that this familiar wearable will become the primary gateway for AI's next wave of features.
7 January 2026, 10:51 AM

Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 bln funding

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has raised $20 billion in a new funding round, exceeding its initial $15 billion target.
7 January 2026, 10:39 AM

Nvidia's new AI chips in full production, CEO says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that the company's new line of chips is now being manufactured at full capacity. He claimed these processors provide five times the AI computing power of Nvidia's prior chips for running applications like chatbots.
6 January 2026, 11:41 AM

Decoding corporate lingo: what people mean, and how to ask for clarity

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6 January 2026, 08:11 AM

How the Dutch East India Company invented the MNC

On a March day in 1602, the Dutch Republic tried to solve a problem of commerce with a piece of statecraft. Rival merchant groups were bidding up the cost of spices in Asia, squeezing profits at home, while the war for independence from Spain made overseas trade inseparable from national security.
6 January 2026, 08:03 AM

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4 January 2026, 07:14 AM

Microsoft CEO says to move past AI 'slop' debate

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said 2026 should mark a turning point away from the “slop versus sophistication” debate, urging the tech industry to stop arguing over AI output quality and focus instead on delivering real benefits in everyday life.
4 January 2026, 05:39 AM

Neuralink to ramp up brain implant production in 2026

Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company Neuralink plans to begin "high-volume production" of its brain implants and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure in 2026, as per a recent post by Musk on X.
4 January 2026, 05:10 AM

Gen-Z guide to end-of-year conversations

End-of-year (EoY) conversations often feel like performance reviews, but they are so much more than that. If done right, they are a chance to showcase wins, reflect on growth, map out your next moves, and strengthen relationships with your manager.
4 January 2026, 04:56 AM

GP introduces Wi-Fi calling

Grameenphone has recently launched Wi-Fi Calling, introducing Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) technology to its mobile network.
3 January 2026, 12:34 PM

Free Fire partners with Bangladesh football captain Jamal Bhuyan

Free Fire has announced a new collaboration with Jamal Bhuyan, captain of the Bangladesh National Football Team.
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Our picks for top 5 gadgets from 2025

2025 delivered some of the most meaningful advances in everyday tech in years. Across phones, wearables, and gaming hardwares, manufacturers leaned into better engineering, more thoughtful design and increasingly practical uses of AI. Not every standout product was flashy. Some of the biggest shifts came from refinements that made technology easier to live with. Here are 5 gadgets that were in the global conversations this year.
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Here are the top 7 video games we loved in 2025

2025 was a year where video games felt more expressive and willing to take creative risks. From emotionally heavy narratives and experimental art styles to refined sequels and long-awaited franchise evolutions, this year’s standout titles proved that the medium continues to grow not just in scale, but in ambition. Whether you were drawn to slow-burn psychological horror, tightly designed action, or expansive role-playing worlds shaped by player choice, 2025 had something that left a lasting mark.
31 December 2025, 09:34 AM

7 major tech trends to watch out for in 2026

As the global technology sector moves deeper into the second half of the decade, 2026 is shaping up as a year of structural transition. The emphasis is shifting from experimentation to systems that can scale, integrate smoothly and operate reliably in everyday life.
31 December 2025, 09:08 AM

TikTok and Bangladesh Football Federation announce year-long partnership

TikTok has announced a year-long partnership with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), becoming the official Entertainment Partner of BFF.
31 December 2025, 05:35 AM

ByteDance plans $14 billion AI chip purchase from Nvidia: report

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is planning to spend approximately 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion) on AI chips from Nvidia in 2026, according to a recent report by Hong Kong-based daily South China Morning Post.
31 December 2025, 05:30 AM

SoftBank finalises $41 billion OpenAI investment

SoftBank Group has finalised a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, acquiring an approximate 11% stake in the ChatGPT developer. The funding round is one of the largest ever private investments.
31 December 2025, 05:11 AM

TikTok reveals what Bangladeshis were searching for in 2025

TikTok has published a list of the most searched words on its platform in Bangladesh in 2025.
30 December 2025, 15:59 PM

Nvidia completes $5 billion investment in Intel

Nvidia has completed its purchase of $5 billion worth of Intel shares, finalising a deal first announced in September, as per a recent report by Reuters.
30 December 2025, 10:21 AM
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