Author Archives: Techme101

Brazilian bill proposes to double gambling taxes to 24%

In Brazil, a new bill has been proposed which would see an increase in the tax on online gambling companies, raising it from 12% to 24%, if it were to be approved. Congressman Lindbergh Farias, who is the leader of … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Brazilian bill proposes to double gambling taxes to 24%

Meta removes Facebook page allegedly used to target ICE agents after pressure from DOJ

Meta removed a Facebook group page that was allegedly used to “dox and target” U.S. ICE agents in Chicago after being contacted by Department of Justice.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Meta removes Facebook page allegedly used to target ICE agents after pressure from DOJ

Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal

Spotify is partnering with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal will feature curated shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, expanding later to include more genres. The move reflects Spotify’s … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal

Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire

Officials in the US and UK have taken sweeping action against “one of the largest investment fraud operations in history,” confiscating a historic amount of funds in the process.

Posted in Business | Tagged | Comments Off on Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire

OpenAI forms expert council to bolster safety measures after FTC inquiry

The council will help guide OpenAI’s work around ChatGPT and Sora, and define what healthy AI interactions look like.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on OpenAI forms expert council to bolster safety measures after FTC inquiry

Salesforce Turns Slack into an AI Hub with Agent360 Integration

Slack’s rebuilt AI assistant connects directly to Salesforce’s Agentforce suite, providing enterprises with a centralized hub for agents, data, and automation. The post Salesforce Turns Slack into an AI Hub with Agent360 Integration appeared first on TechRepublic.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Salesforce Turns Slack into an AI Hub with Agent360 Integration

Mozilla’s Firefox adds Perplexity’s AI answer engine as a new search option

The integration offers conversational, cited answers instead of traditional links and follows positive feedback from earlier tests in select markets. Perplexity will expand to mobile soon.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Mozilla’s Firefox adds Perplexity’s AI answer engine as a new search option

Impulse Space details plan to deliver up to 6 tons a year to the Moon

Impulse Space sees a growing demand for mid-sized deliveries to the moon.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Impulse Space details plan to deliver up to 6 tons a year to the Moon

‘Sovereign AI’ Has Become a New Front in the US-China Tech War

OpenAI has announced “AI sovereignty” partnerships with governments around the world, but can proprietary models compete with Beijing’s open source offerings?

Posted in Business | Tagged | Comments Off on ‘Sovereign AI’ Has Become a New Front in the US-China Tech War

Apple Quietly Drops the ‘+’ From Apple TV

Apple’s low-key Apple TV rebranding hints at a deeper strategy to unify Apple’s streaming, device, and content ecosystem. The post Apple Quietly Drops the ‘+’ From Apple TV appeared first on TechRepublic.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Apple Quietly Drops the ‘+’ From Apple TV