Author Archives: Techme101

Y2K Kids Were the Last to Really Rage With No One Watching

The angst of nu metal is being discovered by Gen Z, but with digital eyes always looming, the ephemeral catharsis of collectively going mad is a thing of the past.

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Less than 24 hours until 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators hit TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and ticket rates rise

The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27–29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flood San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and … Continue reading

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Autumn Budget 2025: UK gambling firms brace themselves for sharp tax rises – what to expect

The UK government is preparing a sweeping overhaul of gambling taxes in its Autumn Budget 2025, which could shake up one of the country’s most profitable yet controversial industries. Chancellor Rachael Reeves has been steadily increasing pressure on gambling operators, … Continue reading

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High school’s AI security system confuses Doritos bag for a possible firearm

A high school student in Baltimore County, Maryland was reportedly handcuffed and searched after an AI security system flagged his bag of chips as a possible firearm.

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OpenAI reportedly developing new generative music tool

OpenAI is working on a new tool that would generate music based on text and audio prompts, according to a report in The Information. Such a tool could be used to add music to existing videos, or to add guitar … Continue reading

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Week in review: Stocks hit records on inflation data, earnings — plus, we started a new name

The S&P 500 on Friday peaked above 6,800 for the first time ever before closing just below that level.

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Who are AI browsers for?

OpenAI launched an AI-powered browser this week, but it feels like it offers a slight efficiency gain at best.

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TikTok robot star Rizzbot gave me the middle finger

About a week ago, I woke to a dizzying DM on Instagram — Rizzbot flipping me off. This sent me down a rabbit hole about humanoids in society.

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India, the market BlaBlaCar once walked away from, is now its biggest

BlaBlaCar is seeing rapid growth in India, with 20 million passengers expected this year — up 50% from last year.

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AI spending is boosting the economy, but many businesses are in survival mode

As AI lifts the economy and stock market, businesses in retail, travel and construction are struggling with high costs and a downbeat consumer.

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