Monthly Archives: September 2023

Universal Music Declares War on Streaming Noise

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

The world’s largest record label has struck a deal in France to demonetize “functional music” like AI sludge and noise tracks and give more money to artists.

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Huawei’s chip breakthrough poses new threat to Apple in China — and questions for Washington

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro smartphone has a chip that appears to support 5G, despite U.S. sanctions that have sought to cut the Chinese tech giant off from the technology.

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Catch+Release launches an AI-powered search for user-generated content

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

Catch+Release, a startup that lets brands license creator content, said it has launched an AI-powered search that lets users look for user-generated content in natural language queries. The startup helps companies license creator content for their marketing campaigns. While brands … Continue reading →

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Material wealth: Scrap metal trading marketplace Metaloop raises $17M

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

European Union (EU) lawmakers this month announced plans to reduce waste and increase recycling across the bloc, with proposals to collect and process 45% of 16 identified “strategic” raw materials by 2030. These include metals such as copper, which is … Continue reading →

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European cyber insurance startup Stoïk raises $10.7 million and expands to Germany

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

French startup Stoïk offers a cyber insurance product to small and medium companies — a bit like Coalition in the U.S. And things have been working well in France. So the company just announced that it plans to expand to Germany … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of “the system”.

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What the continued UAW strike means for EVs

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

The United Auto Workers’ strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis is well into its fourth day, with no deal in sight. The strike comes as all three automakers have made aggressive moves to retool existing factories to build electric … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Grow Your Tech Startup

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

New startups are created every day –  each with fresh ideas and solutions. However, the reality is stark: up to 90% of startups fail, with the average failure rate for the first year standing at 10%. But as time progresses, … Continue reading →

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10 Business Communication Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

What are the most essential business communication trends to adopt in 2024? As you know, efficient business communication is a key factor in team productivity and customer satisfaction. Statistics show that smooth customer communication is a cornerstone of building a … Continue reading →

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Smartwatch vs. Smartband: Similar But Not the Same

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Techme101

Have you ever wanted to track your daily steps or been intrigued by the shiny smartwatch displays in an Apple store? 20% of Americans wear some sort of smartwatch or fitness tracker every day, and as these technologies improve, usage will only … Continue reading →

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