Author Archives: Techme101

Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what’s happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.

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Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay package must be restored, Delaware Supreme Court rules

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Shareholder Richard J. Tornetta brought the suit, accusing Musk and the Tesla board of a breach of fiduciary duties.

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Daily Tech Insider Breaks Down the Surge in Factory Robots, Flash Models, and Hyperscale Funding

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Dec. 15–19 recap: This week, software learned new tricks, hardware sprouted extra limbs, and investors rushed to fund both before the coffee cooled. The post Daily Tech Insider Breaks Down the Surge in Factory Robots, Flash Models, and Hyperscale Funding … Continue reading →

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Cursor continues acquisition Spree with Graphite deal

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million.

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Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud Expand Partnership in Multibillion-Dollar Deal

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud expand their partnership in a multibillion-dollar deal to secure AI workloads as attacks on AI infrastructure surge. The post Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud Expand Partnership in Multibillion-Dollar Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas.

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Slot jackpot tax increase to go into effect in time for 2026 taxes

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

The IRS has now published updated confirmation that the casino slot jackpot tax is to be almost doubled in 2026. An X post by Vital Vegas stated: “Sources say the IRS will officially confirm the reporting threshold for slot jackpots … Continue reading →

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Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook launches “For You” personalized betting hub

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has launched a new feature called “For You” on December 17. This is an in-app personalization hub that caters to each user and their individual betting habits. This is based on things such as favorite leagues, … Continue reading →

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Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘EarnPhone’ startup Mode Mobile

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Given NGL’s track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile seems like a good match.

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Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Cisco warned that Chinese government hackers are exploiting a zero-day in some of its products. Researchers now say there are hundreds of vulnerable Cisco customers.

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