Trump says he will label violence against Tesla as domestic terrorism

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

President Donald Trump said he will label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, per a transcript shared by the White House pool reporters, a sign of deepening ties with Elon Musk. “Tesla Takeovers” have been breaking out across the globe at Tesla dealerships as people protest what they see as a hostile takeover of […]
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The New Yorker has finally embraced modernity

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

When the first email was sent in 1971, Richard Nixon was president. The video game “Pong” was still in development. The Pittsburgh Pirates was a good baseball team. This is to say, technological achievements like the email have lived long enough to have their own grandchildren. And yet, one of the most storied magazines in […]
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Big Apple OS Makeover: Here’s What to Expect & When

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

According to reporting, Apple’s next OS update may bring major design changes, but iPads and Macs will keep separate systems, balancing innovation with distinct user experiences.

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Y Combinator founders raising less money signal a ‘vibe shift,’ VC says

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Otherwise Fund’s Terrance Rohan, investing in Y Combinator since 2010, says he noticed a “vibe shift” with this batch thanks to AI.
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Apple fixes new security flaw used in ‘extremely sophisticated attack’

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

The flaw was in the browser engine WebKit, used by Safari and other apps.
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Reddit rallies after three-day slump as analyst calls selloff ‘excessive’

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Reddit shares rose more than 10% following an analyst note on Tuesday that said the company’s shares remain “extremely attractive.”

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DOGE axes CISA ‘red team’ staffers amid ongoing federal cuts

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Affected staff say more than 100 employees working to protect U.S. government networks were ‘axed’ with no prior warning
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Podcast app Pocket Casts makes its web player free

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Pocket Casts, the podcast app acquired by Automattic in 2021, is now making its web player free. The company says the move offers an alternative to the big platforms’ closed ecosystems, where algorithmic-driven content is prioritized and podcasts are kept behind paywalls. Podcasts were built on open technology — the open, decentralized standard RSS, which […]
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Yet another AI robotics firm lands major funding, as Dexterity closes latest round

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

The intersection of robotics and AI continues to attract attention from investors and Big Tech alike. The latest indicator? Dexterity, a startup specializing in industrial robots with “human-like” finesse, has raised $95 million at a post-money valuation of $1.65 billion, per Bloomberg. The investment, which includes backing from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sumitomo Corp., highlights […]
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Geothermal could power nearly all new data centers through 2030

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Geothermal resources have enormous potential to provide the sort of consistent power that data centers crave.
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