Qatar reportedly has a $100M fund for startups

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

Qatar unveiled its startup investment program at the recent Web Summit through its development bank. The program aims to attract seed and growth-stage tech companies seeking to establish or expand operations within the country. TechCrunch has learned that the program, known as the “Startup Qatar Investment Program,” is backed by a Qatar Development Bank (QDB)-managed […]
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Apple fined $1.84BN in EU over anti-steering on iOS music streaming market

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

The European Union has fined Apple €1.84 billion for breaching antitrust rules in the market for music streaming services on its mobile platform, iOS. The penalty is focused on Apple’s application of anti-steering provisions, which put restrictions on music streaming apps’ abilities to tell consumers about cheaper offers outside Apple’s App Store. The iPhone maker […]
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75+ Tech Checklists to Improve Efficiency

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

From malware response to cloud storage, every organization can benefit from a checklist to ensure effective and smooth operations.  

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Protect Yourself and Your Business With This $40 Cybersecurity E-Learning Bundle

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

At just $6 per course, you could learn how to protect your personal information and business systems, or work toward a career in this high-paying industry.

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When your cap table makes your startup uninvestable

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

The problem here is that the company has given up more than two-thirds of its equity to raise $3.3 million.
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Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars’ apps will stop working.

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SpaceX-backed startup says preorders for its $300,000 futuristic flying car have reached 2,850

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

Alef Aeronautics said preorders for its two-seater flying car, the Alef Model A, hit a fresh record, taking its total order value to date to over $850 million.

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Indonesia fintech Wagely makes bank while helping the unbanked

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

Wagely, a fintech out of Indonesia, made a name for itself with earned wage access: a way for workers in Southeast Asian countries to get advances on their salaries without resorting to higher-interest loans. With half a million people now using the platform, the startup has expanded that business into a wider “financial wellness” platform, […]
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India reverses AI stance, requires government approval for model launches

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

India has waded into global AI debate by issuing an advisory that requires tech firms to get government permission before launching new models. India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT issued the advisory to firms on Friday. The advisory, not published on public domain but a copy of which TechCrunch has reviewed, also asks tech firms […]
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Telcos are barely done rolling out 5G networks — and they’re already talking about ‘5.5G’

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Techme101

Telecom operators haven’t yet finished rolling out 5G mobile internet. They’re already talking about building “5.5G,” or “5G Advanced.”

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