Why China’s Xiaomi Can Make an Electric Car and Apple Can’t

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.

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Alkami is buying fintech Mantl for $400 million

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

Digital banking services provider Alkami Technology is acquiring Mantl, which has been described as “the Shopify of account opening,” for $400 million. Mantl, founded in 2016 by Nathaniel Harley and Benjamin Conant, developed software to make it easier for people to open accounts digitally at community banks and credit unions. The end goal is that […]
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Tesla applies for ride-hail permit in California — but there’s a catch

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

Tesla applied for a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission to operate a transportation service in the state — a required first step if the automaker wants to eventually operate a robotaxi service there. Tesla’s application for a transportation charter-party carrier permit was first reported by Bloomberg. TechCrunch has independently confirmed with the CPUC […]
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Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.

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Wix vs. Squarespace: Which Website Builder Is Best for You?

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The right website builder can make all the difference—this Wix vs. Squarespace comparison breaks down which platform can help you make the strongest impact online.

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Mozilla responds to backlash over new terms, saying it’s not using people’s data for AI

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

Mozilla has responded to user backlash over the Firefox web browser’s new Terms of Use, which critics have called out for using overly broad language that appears to give the browser maker the rights to whatever data you input or upload. The company says the new terms aren’t a change in how Mozilla uses data, […]
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The biggest data breaches of 2025 — so far

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

School student records. Federal government data. Health records and more. Expect an unprecedented year for data breaches.
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Google’s Taara Hopes to Usher in a New Era of Internet Powered by Light

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The Alphabet “moonshot” project is launching a new chip to deliver high-speed internet with light instead of radio waves.

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On new budget iPhone 16e, there’s a big change in Apple’s biometric security

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

With the new iPhone 16e, Apple is taking a break from fingerprint technology in its smartphone line-up. But the biometric separation may only be temporary. 

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Skype announces it will close in May

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

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