Monthly Archives: June 2023

Rex’s new app makes it easy to discover and share recommended places with friends

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

A team of Twitter alumni is today launching a new consumer social app, Rex, aimed at helping people share their personal recommendations of places to visit — like restaurants, bars, museums, and other businesses, even trails and parks. Using a … Continue reading →

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The 15-inch MacBook Air offers superb battery life and portability at an aggressive price

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

It’s probably the best laptop for most people if you like the MacOS operating system and plan to use it for everyday tasks.

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Reddit API charges spark community outrage, days-long blackout

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

Hundreds of Reddit’s largest communities will go dark to protest proposed changes to how the company bills third-party developers beginning Monday.

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A subsection of tech is set to be worth $1 trillion. But taboos are holding it back

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

The FemTech sector is set to be worth $1 trillion by 2027, but the “taboo” nature of women’s health is one factor preventing the industry from getting funding.

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ABB buys smart home device maker, Eve Systems

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

ABB this week announced that it has acquired Eve Systems, a German firm best known for a broad range of smart home accessories, including smart lights, plugs, air monitors and security cameras. I’ll admit the deal initially struck me as … Continue reading →

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Apple 15-inch M2 MacBook Air review

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

The thin and light notebook is a creature of sacrifice. It’s a reminder that freedom of movement means leaving things behind. It’s packing a single knapsack for a week-long trip, leaving your home unencumbered, but entirely aware that some of … Continue reading →

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OpenAI, DeepMind and Anthropic to give UK early access to foundational models for AI safety research

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

Following the UK government’s announcement last week that it plans to host a “global” AI safety summit this fall, prime minister Rishi Sunak has kicked off London Tech Week with another tidbit of news — telling conference goers that OpenAI, … Continue reading →

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Slack’s Cal Henderson and Sir Richard Branson back firstminute Capital’s third fund

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

Despite some typically British (or, more accurately, English) doom-mongering about the UK’s VC ecosystem lately, there’s no denying it’s capability for re-invention. Witness Moonfire’s recent new $115 million fund, IQ Capital’s $200 million fund, and Seedcamp’s new $180 million fund. … Continue reading →

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MOVEit hack: media watchdog Ofcom data downloaded in cyber attack

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

The regulator said information about firms and employees had been affected by a cyber-attack.

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Nasdaq to acquire financial services software company Adenza from Thoma Bravo for $10.5B

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Techme101

Nasdaq today revealed that it’s doling out $10.5 billion to acquire Adenza, a company that develops risk-management and related regulatory software for the financial services market. The megabucks deal, which constitues an even mix of cash and stock, will extend … Continue reading →

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