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Instagram TV app coming to Amazon Fire streaming device

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Meta said Tuesday that it will begin testing its Instagram for TV app in the U.S. via Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices.

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Massive iOS 26 Leak Exposes Apple’s Hardware Plans Through 2027

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

A leaked internal iOS 26 build reveals codenames pointing to future iPhones, Macs, and Siri updates, offering hints of Apple’s roadmap through 2027. The post Massive iOS 26 Leak Exposes Apple’s Hardware Plans Through 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.

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Canadian peer-to-peer clothing rental company Rax is expanding to the U.S.

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Rax is a peer-to-peer clothing rental company that won top consumer pitch at Disrupt this year.

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Trump’s New Tech Force to Consist of ‘Elite Corps of Engineers’

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

President Trump launches the US Tech Force to accelerate AI adoption across government, partnering with top tech companies and federal agencies. The post Trump’s New Tech Force to Consist of ‘Elite Corps of Engineers’ appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft Tweaks Windows to Slow Google Chrome Downloads

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

A minor UI tweak or another move in an ongoing battle for control over how users experience the web? The post Microsoft Tweaks Windows to Slow Google Chrome Downloads appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The tech giant’s adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.

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Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history.

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Databricks raises capital at $134 billion valuation in latest funding round

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Companies such as Databricks, SpaceX and OpenAI have reached mega valuations while staying private for longer.

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India’s Digantara raises $50M for space-based missile defence tech

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

With this funding, Digantara has raised $64.5 million in total.

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