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Meta pauses teen access to AI characters ahead of new version

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

Meta will developed new versions of AI characters that will give age-appropriate responses.

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Google Photos’ latest feature lets you meme yourself

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos.

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The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.

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PowerGen’s Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

AI data centers dominated PowerGen, revealing how inference-driven demand, grid limits, and self-built power are reshaping the energy industry. The post PowerGen’s Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Pardoned Binance founder Zhao says his business relationship with the Trumps was ‘misconstrued’

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said that he has “no business relationships whatsoever” with the Trump family.

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A former Trump official wants to build a massive data center in a remote corner of Greenland. Will it work?

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

Construction is yet to begin on the facility, but it’s aiming to hit a capacity if 1.5 gigawatts by the end of 2028.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Samsung’s Built-In Privacy Screen Feature

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

Samsung appears to have leaked a built-in privacy display for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, hinting at a hardware-based feature designed to block side-angle viewing. The post Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Samsung’s Built-In Privacy Screen Feature appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

They can intercept user credentials while providing real-time context that helps attackers convince victims to approve MFA challenges during phone calls.. The post Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.

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Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: reports

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Techme101

The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.

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