Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

In an expansion of its existing audiobooks efforts, Spotify on Thursday announced the launch of a new publishing program for authors that allows them to submit short-form stories they’d like to see turned into audiobooks. When Spotify selects a story for audiobook publishing, it will handle the production and distribution of the work to other […]
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Crypto payments company MoonPay looks to compete with Stripe with Iron stablecoin acquisition

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

MoonPay, a leading crypto payments company, has acquired Iron, an API-driven startup specializing in stablecoin infrastructure.

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Intel pops 13% as chipmaker taps new CEO, Wall Street backs turnaround effort

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

Intel shares popped more than 11% after announcing Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO and Wall Street cheered the chipmaker’s attempt to turn around its business.

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Speedify VPN Review 2025: Features, Security, and Performance

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

Speedify VPN offers speed-centered features that may not make up for its lacking security features and pricey plan. Find out how this VPN measured up in our review.

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A Triple-Screen Setup without the Bulk — Now $50 Off

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

Lightweight and 20% thinner, the Trio 2.0 makes it easy to carry a functional multi-screen setup anywhere.

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Huawei’s lobbying lands it in a bribery scandal with EU politicians

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

Huawei is at the center of a fresh scandal in Europe, following reports that lobbyists representing the Chinese tech titan bribed members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to curry favor with lawmakers. After being cast out of the U.S. market over fears that its telecommunications equipment could be infiltrated by the Chinese government for nefarious […]
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UiPath is looking for a path to growth in agentic AI with its Peak.ai acquisition

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

UiPath has acquired Peak.ai, a startup out of Manchester that builds “decision-making” pricing and inventory management AI solutions.
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Meta’s Community Notes will use open-source technology from Elon Musk’s X

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

Meta revealed more details of Community Notes, and said that it incorporates the same open-source algorithm that powers X’s crowdsourced feature.

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Get Pro-Level Microsoft Office Training for $29.99

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

This all-in-one training bundle teaches you how to automate Excel, enhance PowerPoint, and streamline Word.

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Meta is launching Community Notes in the US next week

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Techme101

Next week, Meta will begin one of the company’s most significant overhauls ever for how it fact-checks information on its platforms. On March 18, Meta will start releasing its version of Community Notes for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users in the United States. The program copies a crowdsourced fact-checking system that Twitter unveiled in 2021 […]
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