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Germany’s online gambling reckoning draws closer with landmark Tipico case

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

In Germany, a landmark court case is unfolding, and it is one that will have great significance for the iGaming market in the country and across all of the European Union (EU).  The case is C-530/24, DK v Tipico Co. … Continue reading →

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Waymo reportedly raising a $16 billion funding round

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

Waymo is reportedly finalizing a new funding round that will value the robotaxi company at $110 billion.

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SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

SpaceX’s filing claims these satellites will be “a first step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization — one that can harness the Sun’s full power.”

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Here is what caused the wild swings in our 34-stock portfolio last week

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

The S&P 500 closed lower Friday after briefly topping 7,000 for the first time ever Wednesday.

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Nvidia CEO pushes back against report that his company’s $100B OpenAI investment has stalled

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that a recent report of friction between his company and OpenAI was “nonsense.”

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Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence.

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HomeBoost’s app will show you where to save on your utility bills

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

The startup is partnering with utilities to help homeowners determine the best upgrades to cut their energy use.

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Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender’s island, host him at SpaceX

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein’s island and host him at SpaceX.

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Amazon asks FCC for extension for Leo satellite internet service

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

The company needs to bring more of its satellites online so it can begin offering an internet-from-space service that was recently rebranded as Amazon Leo.

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a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Techme101

Kofi Ampadu, the partner at a16z who led the firm’s Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, has left the firm.

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