Monthly Archives: July 2025

VPNs top download charts as age verification law kicks in

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.

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Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.

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Do startups still need Silicon Valley? Hear from the founders and funders challenging old assumptions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders … Continue reading →

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Meet the minds shaping AI: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 AI Stage revealed

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage comes alive with the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top VCs reveal what it takes to win funding in a rapidly evolving landscape, as they place bets on the … Continue reading →

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Flights grounded as Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot hit by cyberattack

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

Russian prosecutor said it opened a criminal investigation into the cyberattack targeting Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia.

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Programmers Aren’t So Humble Anymore—Maybe Because Nobody Codes in Perl

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

Perl is a messy, maddening programming language, the “duct tape of the internet.” But at least you can tell it was made by humans.

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Huawei reclaims No. 1 smartphone spot in China — and Apple returns to growth

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

Apple shipped 10.1 million smartphones in the quarter in China, up 4% year on year, Canalys data showed.

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VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.

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Alibaba to launch AI-powered glasses creating a Chinese rival to Meta

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

Alibaba’s Quark AI Glasses will be powered by Alibaba’s Qwen large language model and its advanced AI assistant called Quark.

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Samsung Electronics signs $16.5 billion chip-supply contract; shares rise

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Techme101

Samsung Electronics shares opened 3.5% higher after the company disclosed a $16.5 billion contract to supply semiconductors to a major global corporation.

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