HR software startup OnPay was inspired by the founder’s family payroll business

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

In 2007, Jesse Burgess joined his family’s payroll business. He quickly noticed that the business’ six payroll clerks were getting bogged down by repetitive, monotonous tasks. So he sought to streamline those tasks by creating workflow automation tools. Several years later, Burgess sensed an opportunity to bring the tools he developed for his family’s business […]
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Bitcoin drops below $98,000 as Treasury yields pressure risk assets

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

Bitcoin slumped on Tuesday as a spike in Treasury yields weighed on risk assets broadly.

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7 Signs a Multi Level IVR Is a Must-Have for Your Callers

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

From misrouted calls to abandoned inquiries, these red flags let you know when it’s time to upgrade to multi level IVR.

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When to Use a Mesh VPN and Four Signs You Shouldn’t

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

A mesh VPN enables direct, flexible communication if it’s a good fit. See whether or not it’s a viable solution for you.

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Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees allows users to build and code interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of more than 10,000 items, which can be further edited using the programming language Lua. Now, Google itself has invested $1 million into […]
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US government set to launch its Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices in 2025

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

The cybersecurity consumer labeling program will launch in 2025, the Biden administration confirmed, after initially slated for last year.
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Trump announces $20B plan to build new data centers in the US

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

The data centers will primarily support AI and cloud technologies, the president-elect said.
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Meticulous shows off its smart espresso machine at CES 2025

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

Meticulous is showcasing its smart espresso maker, which it says is the world’s first robotic lever espresso machine, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The prototype has raised nearly $5 million in funding on Kickstarter and another $1.6 million million on Indiegogo. The company’s first batch of espresso machines is set to ship […]
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Hims & Hers donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta both announced $1 million donations, and Amazon and Apple CEO Tim Cook have also reportedly contributed.

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Zuckerberg conceded there would be more ‘bad stuff’ on his sites. Here’s the latest.

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Techme101

The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect Trump and his conservative allies.

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