Monthly Archives: February 2023

Pipe has a new CEO from Block, months after founding team announces departure

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

Pipe, an alternative financing platform that was last privately valued by investors at $2 billion, has announced its new chief executive, an appointment that comes months after the company’s three co-founders stepped down from their posts in a stunning, unusual … Continue reading →

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VC Mark Crane explains how to raise funding beyond Silicon Valley

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

Once upon a time, if you wanted to build a tech startup, you relocated to Silicon Valley. Full stop. While there’s no disputing SV’s place and continued prominence in the startup world, today’s early-stage founders have more geographic freedom and … Continue reading →

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9 Expert Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

The internet can be a valuable source of knowledge, education, and amusement for kids. At the same time, it can come with its own problems, such as inappropriate material, cyberbullying, and online harassment. Some websites can be hazardous for children … Continue reading →

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TikTok is crushing YouTube in annual study of kids’ and teens’ app usage

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

For another year in a row, TikTok has found itself as the social app kids and teens are spending the most time using throughout the day, even outpacing YouTube. According to an ongoing annual review of kids’ and teens’ app … Continue reading →

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Roku partners with DoorDash to give users 6 months of free DashPass and shoppable ads

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

Today, Roku and DoorDash announced a multi-year partnership in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to give Roku users six months of complimentary DashPass, as well as interactive shoppable ads for DoorDash businesses in the U.S. Now, new and existing Roku … Continue reading →

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Meta, Long an AI Leader, Tries Not to Be Left Out of the Boom

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

It has long had technology to rival chatbots like ChatGPT, but can’t afford to back artificial intelligence that can spread misinformation and toxic content.

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The People Onscreen Are Fake. The Disinformation Is Real.

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

For the first time, A.I.-generated personas, often used for corporate trainings, were detected in a state-aligned information campaign — opening a new chapter in online manipulation.

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Save $50 off a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

This 12” touchscreen laptop is the perfect tool for remote work. The post Save $50 off a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 3 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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A new Linux variant of Clop ransomware has major flaws, researchers say

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

Security researchers have observed the prolific Clop ransomware operation targeting Linux systems for the first time. The good news is that the flawed encryption used by the new variant means it’s possible for victims to recover their stolen files for … Continue reading →

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OnePlus teases tablet, mechanical keyboard

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Techme101

This morning, OnePlus made a pair of big announcements: the OnePlus 11 smartphone and the Buds Pro 2. All in all, a good morning for the Oppo-owned phone maker after months of teasing the products. But as the company is … Continue reading →

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