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Former Google engineer found guilty of espionage and theft of AI tech

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

The case marks the first conviction on AI-related economic espionage charges in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice.

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SpaceX’s IPO could open the floodgates — and secondaries are booming in the meantime

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

To unpack what SpaceX’s IPO chatter means, how private liquidity works before a debut, and what investors are looking for in today’s pre-IPO giants, we spoke with Greg Martin, managing director at Rainmaker Securities, a broker-dealer specializing in secondary share … Continue reading →

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Uber is literally in the driver’s seat when it comes to AV bets

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

Self-driving truck startup Waabi’s billion-dollar fundraise isn’t just about trucks.   The deal, for $750 million up front plus another $250 million from Uber tied to deployment milestones, marks a major expansion into robotaxis for the company founded by former Uber AI chief Raquel … Continue reading →

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Anthropic brings agentic plug-ins to Cowork

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

The company says you can use plug-ins to “tell Claude how you like work done, which tools and data to pull from, how to handle critical workflows, and what slash commands to expose so your team gets more consistent outcomes.”

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The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.

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SoundCloud Data Breach Exposes Nearly 30M User Accounts

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

A SoundCloud breach affecting 29.8 million accounts exposed email addresses and profile data, increasing phishing risks. The post SoundCloud Data Breach Exposes Nearly 30M User Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

Bluesky’s first transparency reports tackle moderation, regulatory compliance, account takedowns, and more. The number of government legal requests went up fivefold.

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After Minneapolis, Tech CEOs Are Struggling to Stay Silent

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

Silicon Valley’s power brokers spent the past year currying favor with President Trump. Two deadly shootings in Minneapolis are now exposing the price of that bargain.

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Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

Apple’s new iPhone privacy setting blurs location data shared with wireless carriers, limiting precise tracking while preserving emergency services. The post Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Ultimate Guide to Checkout Optimization for Ecommerce Teams

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Techme101

Reduce checkout abandonment with practical UX, payments, performance, and testing strategies that scale from small ecommerce sites to enterprise platforms. The post The Ultimate Guide to Checkout Optimization for Ecommerce Teams appeared first on TechRepublic.

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