Monthly Archives: August 2025

Gilbert Arenas indicted in gambling ring uncovered after 2023 Hollywood murder

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Techme101

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has been arrested in connection with a federal indictment tied to an alleged high-stakes gambling ring, which has now brought attention to a 2023 murder in the Hollywood Hills. The indictment follows the investigation into … Continue reading →

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Inside Microsoft’s Real-Time War Against Cybersecurity Threats

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Techme101

At Black Hat 2025, Microsoft revealed how its security teams work in real time to outpace hackers and stop attacks before they escalate.

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Instagram’s map feature spurs user backlash over geolocation privacy concerns

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Techme101

Instagram’s new map feature is causing concern among some users who worry that it will expose their location to others without their consent.

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Tesla exec leading development of chip tech and Dojo supercomputer is leaving company

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Techme101

Pete Bannon, who joined Tesla from Apple in 2016, is leaving the electric vehicle maker.

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Trump Says Intel CEO ‘Must Resign Immediately’ – Here’s Why

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Techme101

Lip-Bu Tan began working as Intel CEO in March. Since then, he scaled back projects and reduced headcount in efforts to rightsize the chip maker.

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Trump’s Chip Ultimatum: Invest in US Manufacturing or Face ‘A Very Large Tariff’

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Techme101

Trump threatens steep tariffs on imported chips, urging tech firms to shift production to the US, sparking global supply chain concerns.

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6.8M WhatsApp Accounts Shut Down in Meta’s Fight Against Scam Networks

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Techme101

Scam groups use fake investments, crypto fraud, and social media manipulation to deceive victims across platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok.

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Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Techme101

The disbanding of Tesla’s Dojo efforts follows the departure of around 20 workers, who left the automaker to start their own AI company dubbed DensityAI focused on data center services for industries.

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Rocket Lab eyes big defense opportunities with new acquisition

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Techme101

Rocket Lab is taking the concept of an ‘end-to-end’ space company to new heights with a forthcoming acquisition.

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High costs and thin margins threatening AI coding startups

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Techme101

Coding assistant startups are highly unprofitable, says a source familiar with Windsurf financials.

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