Week in Review: Google buys Wiz 

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got tons of stories to share from this week, like the greatest hits from Nvidia GTC; the NASA astronauts finally came home; Rippling’s lawsuit; and Google bought Wiz. Let’s get to it! Google finally does it: Google made its biggest acquisition in its history this week when it […]

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The 20 hottest open source startups of 2024

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

A new report showcases the 20 top-trending open source startups around the world, more than half of which are closely aligned with AI. The report is the handiwork of European venture capital firm Runa Capital, which has operated the Runa Open Source Startup (ROSS) Index since 2020. The Index serves quarterly updates on the fastest-growing […]

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Crypto’s long battle with SEC comes to a close with Ripple victory

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

Ripple said this week that the SEC had officially dropped its four-year-old lawsuit against the company, ending a long battle between the regulator and crypto.

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Rising API Vulnerabilities Demand a Multi-Layered Defense

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

APIs are crucial in modern digital ecosystems but face growing threats, making robust security essential to prevent data breaches and operational disruptions. A multi-layered defense strategy that incorporates scalable infrastructure, AI/ML-driven defenses, and real-time threat detection is vital for comprehensive protection and business continuity.

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A Mysterious Startup Is Developing a New Form of Solar Geoengineering

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

Stardust, an Israeli–US startup, intends to patent its unique aerosol technology for temporarily cooling the planet.

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The FBI Is Investigating Attacks on Tesla as ‘Domestic Terrorism.’ Here’s Why That Matters

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk’s role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.

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Meta settles UK ‘right to object to ad-tracking’ lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

A human rights campaigner, Tanya O’Carroll, has succeeded in forcing social media giant Meta not to use her data for targeted advertising. The agreement is contained in a settlement to an individual challenge she lodged against Meta’s tracking and profiling back in 2022. O’Carroll had argued that a legal right to object to the use […]

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Huawei’s Pura X Ditches Android for HarmonyOS, Debuts AI Assistant With DeepSeek

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Techme101

Huawei flips the foldable game with Pura X — a wide-screen flip phone powered by HarmonyOS 5, packed with AI, pro cameras, and zero reliance on Android.

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After a college football career and 2 failed House races, Bo Hines is helping steer U.S. crypto policy

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Techme101

With David Sacks as his boss and Trump’s full backing, Bo Hines has a central role in U.S. crypto policy.

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Anduril might build a weapons factory in the UK

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Techme101

Anduril might build a factory in the U.K. as it expands beyond U.S. defense contracts.

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