U.S. halts UK tech trade deal negotiations, FT reports

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The ‘technology prosperity deal’ is aimed at increasing collaboration between the countries on tech like AI, nuclear fusion and quantum

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Google to Kill Popular Dark Web Report Tool

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

This marks another abrupt end to a Google service that users had come to rely on.
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UK Treasury Draws Up New Rules to Police Booming Crypto Sector

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The nation is moving toward a framework that treats digital assets much like traditional financial products.
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The AI chip shortage could raise smartphone prices — new research spells out by how much

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The average selling price of smartphones in 2026 is expected to rise 6.9%, Counterpoint Research said.

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Coupang CEO Quits After Breach Hits 33.7M South Koreans

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The e-commerce firm’s data breach exposed nearly two-thirds of the entire country’s population after hackers operated undetected for five months.
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How to Get a Free Business Phone Number: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Learn how to get a free business phone number, compare providers, understand limitations, and decide when to upgrade to a business VoIP service.
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CNBC Daily Open: AI infrastructure stocks are taking a beating

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The ready availability of clients means companies that provide the compute just need to make sure their finances are in order.

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CNBC Daily Open: Debt worries continue to weigh on AI-related stocks

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The ready availability of clients means companies that provide the compute just need to make sure their finances are in order.

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OpenAI’s Chief Communications Officer Is Leaving the Company

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Hannah Wong told staff she is moving on to her “next chapter.” The company will be running an executive search to find a replacement, according to a memo.

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UK launches taskforce to ‘break down barriers’ for women in technology

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector’s gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

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