EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The European Union has fined Apple €500 million (about $568 million) and Meta €200 million (about $227 million) for allegedly breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, according to The Wall Street Journal. The EU has accused Apple of failing to comply with an obligation to allow app developers to inform customers of alternative ways to […]

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Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Mining companies spend billions on exploration. Durin thinks it can slash costs.

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YouTube turns 20 and is on track to be the biggest media company by revenue

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Twenty years since launching, YouTube would likely be worth as much as $550 billion as a stand-alone business, according to analysts at MoffettNathanson.

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Blue Shield of California shared the private health data of millions with Google for years

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The health insurance giant is notifying at least 4.7 million patients of the security lapse.

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Linktree rolls out a suite of monetization features for creators

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Linktree is launching a set of new features aimed at helping creators earn more money directly from its platform. The new tools include the ability to sell courses, earn from brand-sponsored links, and build shoppable storefronts. The launch of the new monetization features will help Linktree stand out among other similar platforms like Beacons and […]

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Datadog acquires AI-powered observability startup Metaplane

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Cloud monitoring and security platform Datadog on Wednesday announced that it has acquired Metaplane, an AI-powered data observability startup, for an undisclosed amount. In a press release, Datadog said that the deal “accelerates” its expansion into data observability, building on the launch of related products. Metaplane will continue supporting existing and new customers through a […]

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Alpaca raises $52M Series C to take its API brokerage platform to new markets

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Alpaca said on Wednesday it has raised a $52M Series C round to expand into more foreign markets, including the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

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Apple AI ads did not make ‘adequate’ disclosures, watchdog says

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The decision is the latest blow to Apple’s reputation with artificial intelligence technology and its struggles to market the iPhone 16’s AI features.

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EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

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The U.S. doesn’t refine cobalt. This startup wants to change that.

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Xerion says it has a new technique to produce highly refined cobalt in a single step.

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