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WhatsApp Lands on Apple Watch with Messaging, Voice Notes, and Reactions

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

WhatsApp arrives on Apple Watch: read, reply, send voice notes, and react with emojis. Calls not yet supported. Works on watchOS 10+ (Series 4+). The post WhatsApp Lands on Apple Watch with Messaging, Voice Notes, and Reactions appeared first on … Continue reading →

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Snap stock surges 13% after announcing Perplexity AI deal, reporting strong revenue

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

Perplexity will integrate its AI-powered search engine directly into the Snapchat app.

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How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot’

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do?

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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Restructure Their Philanthropy

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative said its restructured organization, Biohub, would lead its focus on artificial intelligence and scientific research.

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Mastodon’s latest software update brings quote posts to all server operators

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

Mastodon’s latest software version brings quote posts with added controls to all servers.

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Microsoft Finally Fixes the Infamous ‘Update and Shut Down’ Bug

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

Microsoft fixes Windows’ long-standing “Update and shut down” bug in Windows 11. Update KB5067036 stops unwanted restarts, with wider rollout in November. The post Microsoft Finally Fixes the Infamous ‘Update and Shut Down’ Bug appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Peloton recalls 833,000 bikes after reports of injuries

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning Peloton users to stop using the affected bikes immediately.

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Duolingo stock plunges 27% on light guidance as company prioritizes user growth

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn told CNBC that the company has shifted its investment strategy in recent months to focus on long-term initiatives.

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AI startup Metropolis, biggest parking lot network in U.S., raises $1.6 billion for major retail expansion

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

Metropolis, which uses AI, computer vision for payments, raised $1.6 billion in equity and debt for a big retail push at gas stations, drive-thrus, and hotels.

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Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Reynolds-backed password manager tops $400 million in ARR on AI tail winds

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Techme101

Canadian cybersecurity startup 1Password has surpassed $400 million in annual recurring revenue.

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