Monthly Archives: July 2023

Microsoft-Activision Merger: A Major Victory for Microsoft

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Techme101

Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has sent shockwaves through the technology sector. The gaming industry could see significant changes as a result of this merger, opening up new possibilities for both parties involved. Federal antitrust regulators had sought … Continue reading →

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Personalizing E-Commerce: Big Data and AI

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Techme101

E-commerce has rapidly expanded in recent years, dramatically altering the ways in which both consumers and businesses conduct commerce online. E-commerce has entered a new era of personalization thanks to the rapid developments in technology, especially in the fields of … Continue reading →

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Your Job Is at Risk: 27% of Occupations Could Be Automated by AI

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Techme101

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a topic of great interest and concern in recent years. As technology continues to advance, there is growing speculation about its potential impact on jobs and the workforce. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development … Continue reading →

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Google quietly ditched plans for an AI-powered chatbot app for Gen Z

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Techme101

Called “Bubble Characters,” the mobile app engaged in conversations with young users and even offered advice.

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Prolific raises $32M to train and stress-test AI models using its network of 120K people

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Techme101

AI, when it works well, can feel like magic, but all too often AI-based systems don’t work as they should: If the data used to train models is not deep, wide and reliable enough, any kind of curveball can send … Continue reading →

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Teen and mom plead guilty to abortion charges based on Facebook data

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Techme101

A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to helping her daughter have a medication abortion last year. The legal proceeding against her hinged on Facebook’s decision to provide authorities with private messages between that mother and her 17-year-old daughter discussing the … Continue reading →

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EU to Lead the Metaverse Revolution and Take on Big Tech

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Techme101

The European Union (EU) intends to establish itself as a leader in the emerging field of metaverse development. The European Union is worried about the potential dominance of Big Tech and the implications it may have for smaller competitors in … Continue reading →

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Empowering Lives with Cutting-Edge Medical and Healthcare IoT Solutions

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Techme101

The explosive surge in the adoption of IoT technology has paved the way for remarkable advancements in network technologies. Believe it or not, experts are saying that the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to rake in a mind-blowing … Continue reading →

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Everything you need to know about e-bike battery fires

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Techme101

The e-bike revolution started with the pandemic and has been hailed as the answer to everything from traffic congestion to greenhouse gas emissions to fitness to depression. Indeed, it has the potential to spark real change, but there’s a deadlier … Continue reading →

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Tritium to Bring Fast EV Chargers to Hawaii

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Techme101

Tritium DCFC has taken a significant step toward the electrification of highways and interstates by securing a groundbreaking order from the state of Hawaii through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI). This initiative from the federal government aims to … Continue reading →

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