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X is down for the second time this week

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, is down for the second time this week. Nearly 80,000 reports have spiked on Down Detector since around 10am ET Friday morning.

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Go Programming Language 1.26 Patches Several Security Flaws

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

The patched issues span core standard library components including archive/zip and net/http, as well as security-sensitive areas of the crypto/tls stack. The post Go Programming Language 1.26 Patches Several Security Flaws appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google and Mozilla Patch 26 Security Flaws in Chrome 144, Firefox 147

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Google Chrome 144 and Firefox 147 patch 26 security flaws, including high-severity bugs and sandbox escapes. Here’s what’s fixed and why updates matter. The post Google and Mozilla Patch 26 Security Flaws in Chrome 144, Firefox 147 appeared first on … Continue reading →

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YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse.

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Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X.

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73-year-old Chapin man avoids prison for $100,000 video poker scheme

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

A 73-year-old man from Chapin, South Carolina, has been sentenced to five years of probation after it was uncovered that he intended to “engage in illegal” gambling businesses. James O. Helms helped run a “large-scale gambling organization” in Lexington, Kentucky. … Continue reading →

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Playtech expands its wares into South Africa with LottoStar

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Playtech, the company behind the tech that powers many online gambling platforms, has announced that it intends to expand its presence in South Africa via its partner LottoStar. The gambling tech company will now take on “more than 100” games … Continue reading →

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Snoop Dogg is partnering with Trivelta to launch an online casino

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Rapper Snoop Dogg has set his sights on the gambling industry as he partners with the iGaming technology provider TRIVELTA to launch the online casino ‘Dogg House Casino.’ According to the announcement, this aims to be a first-of-its-kind artist-led casino … Continue reading →

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Coalition for Prediction Markets backs Rep. Ritchie Torres’s Bill against insider trading

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

The Coalition for Prediction Markets has shown support for Representative Ritchie Torres’s effort to strengthen integrity in the sector. It was in early January when the Congressman announced he would be introducing a bill called the ‘Public Integrity in Financial … Continue reading →

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Every person and players allegedly involved in the NCAA point shaving scandal

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Twenty-six people have been named and charged in a massive point-shaving scheme. The game fixing plans had impacted both the NCAA Division I men’s basketball and the Chinese Basketball Association games. United States Attorney David Metcalf announced who the 26 … Continue reading →

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