AI startup Replit launches feature to vibe code mobile apps

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

Replit launched a feature that lets users create publishable mobile apps using just natural language prompts.

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Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

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Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixed

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

X has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.

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This pharma stock just got whacked — there’s still a major catalyst ahead

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Taiwan will invest $250 billion in U.S. chipmaking under new trade deal

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil, the Department of Commerce announced on Thursday.

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AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

Higgsfield says its on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.

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Chip stocks pop after TSMC’s earnings beat boosts confidence in industrywide demand

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

Shares of chipmakers AMD and Nvidia popped along with equipment makers like Applied Materials after TSMC reported better-than-expected results.

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A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know.

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.

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Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.

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Coinbase, the Biggest U.S. Crypto Company, Asserts Its Power in Washington

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Techme101

The top executive of the crypto exchange Coinbase scuttled a planned Senate committee vote on a major cryptocurrency bill after voicing his concerns, a sign of the company’s clout.

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