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Musk’s xAI, SpaceX combo is the biggest merger of all time, valued at $1.25 trillion

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The record-setting deal will be the largest merger of all time and is valued at $1.25 trillion

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Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urges the protection of children from a “digital wild west.”

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PayPal hires HP’s Enrique Lores as its new CEO

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

PayPal is appointing CFO and COO Jamie Miller as interim CEO until March 1.

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Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Peak XV is transitioning board roles and opening a U.S. office while continuing to view India as its largest market.

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The xAI-SpaceX merger, Palantir earnings, China’s frowning horses and more in Morning Squawk

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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ByteDance Targets Mid-2026 Relaunch for Doubao AI Smartphone

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The second-generation Doubao AI smartphone is seeking smoother app access and licensing deals that widen distribution. The post ByteDance Targets Mid-2026 Relaunch for Doubao AI Smartphone appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Disney shares are flat as CEO succession takes the spotlight. Here’s what’s happening

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

An analyst said the question of who will succeed Bob Iger as CEO has been an ‘overhang’ on Disney’s stock.

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In Google earnings, analysts want answers on Apple’s Siri-Gemini deal

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

As Google gets set to report its fourth-quarter results, analysts will be looking for any new details on the company’s latest partnership with Apple.

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India’s Supreme Court to WhatsApp: ‘You cannot play with the right to privacy’

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

India’s top court is investigating WhatsApp’s data-sharing model, monopoly power, and user consent.

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Vema predicts cheap hydrogen could change where data centers are built

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Vema Hydrogen drills wells to stimulate hydrogen production deep underground, which could result in some of the cheapest hydrogen available.

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