Meta replaces Global Affairs President Nick Clegg with Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

It’s the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.

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China-Linked Cyber Threat Group Hacks US Treasury Department

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

Threat actors entered Treasury Department systems through BeyondTrust. The breach may be related to the Salt Typhoon attacks reported throughout the year.

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Meta policy chief Nick Clegg steps down

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

The President of Meta’s Global Affairs team, Nick Clegg, is stepping down from his position at the company, the executive announced in a tweet on Thursday. Clegg, Meta’s politically centrist policy chief since 2018, will be replaced by one of the company’s most prominent Republican executives, Joel Kaplan. Clegg noted on X that Kaplan is […]
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Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Vegas leaves 1 dead, 7 injured

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

A Tesla Cybertruck that exploded and burst into flames Wednesday morning just outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas has left one person dead and seven people injured, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a 37-year-old man who was an active duty U.S. Army Green Beret from Colorado Springs, […]
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CES 2025: What to expect from the year’s first and biggest tech show

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

CES 2025 officially kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, running through the end of the day on January 10. The “official” dates are specific to when the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center is open to attendees, and ultimately belie the show’s true duration. A pair of press days kick off Sunday […]
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Nominate a company for CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

CNBC is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Disruptor 50 list — our annual look at the most innovative venture-backed companies.

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Inside the Y2K Crisis That Never Was, 25 Years Later

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

Planes didn’t fall from the sky on Jan. 1, 2000. A technology reporter who wrote a front-page article early that morning reflects on a crisis that never was.

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Big Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead.

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The No-Worry Guide to VoIP Number Porting

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

The only reason people think VoIP number porting is hard is because it’s unfamiliar. It’s actually really easy — here’s exactly how to do it.

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Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Techme101

Spotify announced Thursday the launch of its new “Partner Program” that lets popular podcast hosts monetize their video content. Spotify’s new program gives qualifying creators on its platform opportunities for extra income beyond just advertising revenue, such as video payouts. The program was initially announced back in November and is officially available in the U.S., […]
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