Author Archives: Techme101

Charlie Javice trial becomes a master class in hubris for both sides

Charlie Javice’s high-profile fraud trial has become a showcase of embarrassing missteps on both sides, with eyebrow-raising details about how JPMorgan Chase was allegedly deceived into buying her startup, Frank, for $175 million when it had just 300,000 customers instead … Continue reading

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Week in Review: Google buys Wiz 

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got tons of stories to share from this week, like the greatest hits from Nvidia GTC; the NASA astronauts finally came home; Rippling’s lawsuit; and Google bought Wiz. Let’s get to it! Google … Continue reading

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The 20 hottest open source startups of 2024

A new report showcases the 20 top-trending open source startups around the world, more than half of which are closely aligned with AI. The report is the handiwork of European venture capital firm Runa Capital, which has operated the Runa … Continue reading

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Crypto’s long battle with SEC comes to a close with Ripple victory

Ripple said this week that the SEC had officially dropped its four-year-old lawsuit against the company, ending a long battle between the regulator and crypto.

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Rising API Vulnerabilities Demand a Multi-Layered Defense

APIs are crucial in modern digital ecosystems but face growing threats, making robust security essential to prevent data breaches and operational disruptions. A multi-layered defense strategy that incorporates scalable infrastructure, AI/ML-driven defenses, and real-time threat detection is vital for comprehensive … Continue reading

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A Mysterious Startup Is Developing a New Form of Solar Geoengineering

Stardust, an Israeli–US startup, intends to patent its unique aerosol technology for temporarily cooling the planet.

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The FBI Is Investigating Attacks on Tesla as ‘Domestic Terrorism.’ Here’s Why That Matters

The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk’s role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.

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Meta settles UK ‘right to object to ad-tracking’ lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff

A human rights campaigner, Tanya O’Carroll, has succeeded in forcing social media giant Meta not to use her data for targeted advertising. The agreement is contained in a settlement to an individual challenge she lodged against Meta’s tracking and profiling … Continue reading

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Huawei’s Pura X Ditches Android for HarmonyOS, Debuts AI Assistant With DeepSeek

Huawei flips the foldable game with Pura X — a wide-screen flip phone powered by HarmonyOS 5, packed with AI, pro cameras, and zero reliance on Android.

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After a college football career and 2 failed House races, Bo Hines is helping steer U.S. crypto policy

With David Sacks as his boss and Trump’s full backing, Bo Hines has a central role in U.S. crypto policy.

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