Monthly Archives: August 2025

DraftKings and MLB union “close” to deal on player likeness suit

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Techme101

It appears a resolution is on the horizon for the ongoing legal fight between the Major League Baseball union groups and DraftKings. The issue stems from DraftKings using the likenesses and images of MLB players without permission in its app. … Continue reading →

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Tesla Autopilot plaintiffs seek $345 million in damages over fatal crash in Florida

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Techme101

Jury deliberations have begun in a Tesla trial concerning a fatal Autopilot crash from 2019.

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Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Techme101

SixSense offers an AI-powered platform that helps chip makers prevent defects. It landed backing led by Peak XV’s Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA).

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Facing questions on AI strategy, Tim Cook says Apple is ‘very open’ to acquisitions

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Techme101

“The way that we look at AI is that it’s one of the most profound technologies of our lifetime” Cook said. “It will affect all devices in a significant way.”

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Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Techme101

Amazon is spending a fortune on AI infrastructure and CEO Andy Jassy sees a new way to pay for it with Alexa+.

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Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Techme101

That’s an uptick from the $800 million hit last quarter.

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