Author Archives: Techme101

Apple tells Patreon to move creators to in-app purchase for subscriptions by November

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

Patreon isn’t happy about Apple’s new subscription billing mandate, arguing Apple’s shifting rules create uncertainty for creators.

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Apple’s Cook says he’s ‘heartbroken’ by Minneapolis events and has spoken with Trump

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

Apple CEO Tim Cook called for “deescalation” in Minneapolis, where two people have been killed by federal agents this month.

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Allbirds is closing its last brick-and-mortar store in San Francisco

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

Once symbolic of a mid-2010s San Francisco tech bro, Allbirds is cutting costs to “support the long-term health of the business.”

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AI industry looks to repeat crypto lobbying success and put war chest to work in midterm elections

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

AI super PACs will be a major force in midterm elections as national and state debates over artificial intelligence regulation, and lobbying dollars, rise.

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Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

The e-commerce giant has been cutting costs while pouring resources into building data centers to compete in the race to dominate artificial intelligence.

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Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

Train in AI threat detection, OSINT tools, and Zero Trust security models with lifetime access for just $19.99. The post Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Plus-one passes are almost gone and only 3 days remain

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

The TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 plus-one passes at 50% off are almost sold out, and this deal ends in 3 days. Register here before this deal ends on Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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How AI Mirrors Are Changing the Way Blind People See Themselves

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

These digital tools are providing access to detailed descriptions about physical appearance and surroundings. The post How AI Mirrors Are Changing the Way Blind People See Themselves appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Trump’s acting cybersecurity chief uploaded sensitive government docs to ChatGPT

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

A report cited officials as saying that Homeland Security sought to determine if there was any harm to government security as a result of the lapse.

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NYC snowfall sees millions of dollars traded on prediction markets

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Techme101

The recent snowstorm in New York City surprisingly led to Kalshi’s largest climate-related market, according to a report, but not everyone is happy with the outcome. It also comes just weeks after Polymarket declined to pay out on bets about … Continue reading →

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