Author Archives: Techme101

Roomba’s bankruptcy may wreck a lot more than one robot vacuum maker

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

Roomba’s bankruptcy should serve as a warning sign to many small companies that big tech may not be able to come to the rescue, say M&A experts.

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Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

Lucid Motors says its Gravity SUV will sell far better than its Air sedan. But Lucid is losing money, and the rollout has been challenging.

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Google was at risk of losing its dominance — until it promoted this AI executive

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

Josh Woodward, a 16-year Google veteran, is tasked with running the Gemini app and going head-to-head with OpenAI in the booming generative AI market.

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Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia’s new leadership — managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month — can or will rein in Maguire’s social media activity.

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Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.

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WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

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Former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick leaves Meta board after eight-month stint

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

Dina Powell McCormick, who was a member of President Donald Trump’s first administration, has resigned from Meta’s board of directors.

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Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency.

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Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people.

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Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.

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