Author Archives: Techme101

This New Social Network Says It Won’t Sell Your Data — and It Just Hit 2.5M Users

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

UpScrolled says it has passed 2.5 million users after TikTok’s US ownership change, as the rival app scrambles to scale and set moderation rules. The post This New Social Network Says It Won’t Sell Your Data — and It Just … Continue reading →

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Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Gradient’s heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.

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Watch Club is producing short video dramas and building a social network around them

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Watch Club will house microdramas and fan discussions in the same app, creating a fandom-focused social media experience.

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French police search X office in Paris, summons Elon Musk for questioning

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

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What tech CEOs and executives have said about ICE’s actions in Minnesota

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here’s how tech leaders are responding to the moment.

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Teradyne stock pops on earnings beat driven by AI demand

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The robotics company said Q4 results were driven by “strong AI-related demand in compute and memory.”

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Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

From enhanced Search features to AI-powered explanations, the company is rolling out a broad suite of tools aimed at both remote viewers and attendees. The post Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New Google Contacts UI Update Improves Sharing, Import Experience

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Google Contacts is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive refresh for sharing and import screens, adding a review step to prevent oversharing. The post New Google Contacts UI Update Improves Sharing, Import Experience appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TikTok recovers from dip in usage that benefited rival apps following U.S. ownership change

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

TikTok usage dropped following ownership change, benefiting rival apps. But now, its numbers are climbing again.

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Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues.

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