Chrome Add-On Caught Stealing Amazon Commissions

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

A Chrome extension posing as an Amazon ad blocker was caught hijacking affiliate links in the background, redirecting commissions without user consent.
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Nintendo shares sink 10% as gaming giant faces memory shortage concerns

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

Nintendo is facing pressure this year from a shortage in memory chips — a key component in its gaming consoles — that has resulted in surging prices.

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‘Muskonomy’ shakeup: SpaceX valuation approaches Tesla’s after merger with xAI

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

Elon Musk is now overseeing two companies worth over $1 trillion, at least on paper.

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Pinterest CEO rebukes, fires ‘obstructionist’ employees who created tool to track layoffs

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready lashed out at staffers who created an internal tool to track layoffs at the company, and fired those involved.

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CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia denies rift with OpenAI, while software and asset management stocks plunge

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday that there’s “no drama involved” between the company and OpenAI. “Everything’s on track,” he added.

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KKR and Singtel to acquire remaining stake in data center firm STT GDC for over $5 billion

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

The deal pegs the enterprise value at S$13.8 billion.

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Microsoft promotes sales leaders as company pursues AI growth

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft’s commercial business, wants to reduce the customer feedback loop as the company sells artificial intelligence services.

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‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.

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Netflix Leader Pushes Warner Deal Before Skeptical Lawmakers

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

Senators asked Ted Sarandos about whether the acquisition would raise prices, squeeze talent and degrade the moviegoing experience.

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Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Techme101

The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.

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