Author Archives: Techme101

Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians.

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SoftBank reportedly looking to launch a trillion-dollar AI and robotics industrial complex

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

The investing conglomerate is looking to team up with TSMC on the initiative as SoftBank continues to pour money into AI.

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After trying to buy Ilya Sutskever’s $32B AI startup, Meta looks to hire its CEO

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

Mark Zuckerberg’s AI talent hiring spree continues. In recent months, Meta tried to acquire Safe Superintelligence, the $32 billion AI startup co-founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, according to a report from CNBC on Thursday. Sutskever ultimately turned … Continue reading →

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What Lt. Col. Boz and a Band of Tech Exec Brothers Will Do in the Army

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth and leaders from OpenAI and Palantir have joined a detachment intended to make the US Armed Forces “force leaner, smarter, and more lethal.”

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Tesla inks first deal to build China’s largest grid-scale battery power plant

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

The U.S. company posted on the Chinese social media service Weibo that the project would be the largest of its kind in China when completed.

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Everything we know about Tesla’s robotaxi launch in Austin

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

CEO Elon Musk has long touted a driverless robotaxi, and the pressure is on the billionaire to deliver on his promises.

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Europe’s Growing Fear: How Trump Might Use U.S. Tech Dominance Against It

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

To comply with a Trump executive order, Microsoft recently suspended the email account of an International Criminal Court prosecutor in the Netherlands who was investigating Israel for war crimes.

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Startup hiring isn’t just about the pitch, it’s about the package — Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal break it down at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options — and stock options — you’ve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right … Continue reading →

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Tesla partners with Electrify Expo to launch full-weekend EV test drives

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

The 48-hour take-home program will be available to attendees of the upcoming Electrify Expo in Los Angeles, with more automakers joining soon.

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Coinbase secures EU crypto license, swaps Ireland for Luxembourg as main hub

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Techme101

“Luxembourg is leading the way with its pro-business climate and thoughtful approach to regulation,” Coinbase Brian Armstrong tells CNBC.

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