Monthly Archives: July 2023

More organizations confirm MOVEit-related breaches as hackers claim to publish stolen data

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

A number of organizations impacted by the mass hacks exploiting a security flaw in the MOVEit file transfer tool, including energy giant Shell and U.S.-based First Merchants Bank, have confirmed that hackers accessed sensitive data. According to Brett Callow, threat … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk praises China’s ‘very strong’ A.I. credentials

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

There’s a heightened interest in AI and its potentially transformative effects on society.

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Volkswagen to start testing self-driving ID Buzz vans in Austin

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

Volkswagen has launched an autonomous vehicle test program in Austin using a fleet of 10 all-electric ID Buzz vehicles equipped with partner Mobileye’s technology. The new program comes about nine months since autonomous vehicle technology startup Argo shut down after … Continue reading →

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Standard protocol: In a post-Twitter world, Mastodon and Bluesky need to get on the same page

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

In a week that has seen Twitter’s continued decimation with read-limits and TweetDeck trundling behind the Great Blue Paywall, there has been renewed interest in alternatives, as those still clinging to the sinking social network seek salvation in something a … Continue reading →

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An inside look at how Delta is upgrading its fleet to bring better Wi-Fi to customers

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

CNBC got an inside look at how Delta is working to upgrade over 1,200 planes by 2024.

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Amazon sellers say they were kicked off site after unknowingly hawking stolen goods

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

Dozens of third-party sellers have been suspended by Amazon in recent months for unknowingly selling stolen coffee makers, humidifiers and computer monitors.

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SoftBank backs Japanese robotics startup Telexistence in $170M funding round

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

SoftBank is backing Japanese robotics startup Telexistence, making good on the tech giant’s recent pledge to go back on the investment offensive in light of the current AI hype.  Tokyo-based Telexistence said Thursday that it has raised $170 million (23 billion … Continue reading →

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Spotify is removing App Store payment option for legacy subscribers

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

Existing Spotify subscribers who have been paying for the service through Apple’s App Store can no longer pay using this payment method. The users paying through that mechanism will be moved to a free account at the end of their … Continue reading →

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Use of AI in Retirement Planning: Is It Good or Bad?

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly becoming an integral part of our daily life. AI already helps us to personalize our social media feeds, web searches and online purchases, and in the future, it is expected to play a major role … Continue reading →

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Thrive Capital doubles down on Clair, a fintech helping frontline workers get paid instantly

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Techme101

After developing a free earned-wage advance offering for frontline workers two years ago, fintech company Clair is back with a new tool to help workers get paid after completing a shift and receiving $175 million in new equity and debt … Continue reading →

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