CNBC Daily Open: A banner year for markets in 2025

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

The S&P 500 rallied 16.39% in 2025, mostly on the back of enthusiasm over AI, though some pockets of the sector weakened as the year drew to a close.

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Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

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Can a social app fix the ‘terrible devastation’ of social media?

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Techme101

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp have raised new funding for a social media app that helps users “plan with intention.”

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DoorDash says it banned driver who seemingly faked a delivery using AI

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Techme101

DoorDash seems to have confirmed a viral story about a driver using an AI-generated photo to lie about making a delivery.

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French and Malaysian authorities are investigating Grok for generating sexualized deepfakes

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Techme101

France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors.

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Plaud launches a new AI pin and a desktop meeting notetaker

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Techme101

Plaud is going after the likes of Granola to launch a desktop app that records online meetings

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Subtle releases ear buds with its noise cancelation models

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Techme101

Subtle’s new $199 earbuds will also let you dictate in any app on desktop or phone

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Tech billionaires cashed out $16 billion in 2025 as stocks soared

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Techme101

Jeff Bezos led the way. The Amazon founder sold 25 million shares for $5.7 billion in June and July, right around the time he was getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez in Venice.

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California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Techme101

A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information.

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Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Techme101

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison.

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