Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Techme101

Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.

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Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Techme101

The search giant’s proposals included allowing flexibility for companies and consumers in choosing a search engine.

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Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Techme101

It’s another sign the industry is moving away from owning games – some fear that means gamers having to “shell out more.”

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Sam Altman disputes Marc Andreessen’s description of AI meetings with Biden administration

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Techme101

Sam Altman dismissed what he called a “conspiracy theory” from a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen.
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EV startup Canoo places remaining employees on a ‘mandatory unpaid break’

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Techme101

Struggling electric van startup Canoo has placed its remaining employees on what it’s calling a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, according to an email obtained by TechCrunch. The company told employees they are being locked out of Canoo’s systems at the end of the day Friday, according to the […]
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How to Set Up a Virtual Call Center the Right (& Easy) Way

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Techme101

Learn how to set up a virtual call center without wasting time, money, or resources on things that don’t matter.

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After causing outrage on the first day of Y Combinator, AI code editor PearAI lands $1M seed

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Techme101

On the first day of Y Combinator the founders of PearAI got “cancelled.” They used the hate to launch a new product, raise $1 million.
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Third member of LockBit ransomware gang has been arrested

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Techme101

LockBit is believed tobe responsible for at least $500 million in ransom payments alone.
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Feds clear the way for robotaxis without steering wheels and pedals

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Techme101

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday proposed a new national framework that could make it easier for companies to deploy at scale autonomous vehicles without traditional manual driving controls – like steering wheels, pedals, and sideview mirrors.  The guidelines also require AV companies to share a whole lot more safety data with the […]
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Elon Musk endorses far-right Alternative for Germany party in upcoming election

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Techme101

While he gains power in the incoming Trump administration, Elon Musk is using his influence elsewhere, endorsing a far-right party in Germany.

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