Author Archives: Techme101

Robinhood plans to launch a startups fund open to all retail investors 

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

The “Robinhood Ventures Fund I” is intended to allow any retail investor to make money on startups, but the details are scant.

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Divergent raises $290M to expand production of specialized military parts

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Divergent Technologies’ new round will help the company expand its manufacturing footprint across the U.S.

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Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users’ brains to ensure they fully wake up.

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Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026.

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Inside the Shift at Disrupt: Building Community and Scaling in the AI Era

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Nirav Tolia (Nextdoor), Jane Alexander (CapitalG), and Vanessa Larco (Premise, NEA) join TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, SF) to share strategies for building resilient companies and scaling in the AI era.

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Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Apple’s iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign is available to all eligible iPhone users starting today.

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Hundreds of Google AI Workers Were Fired Amid Fight Over Working Conditions

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Over 200 contractors who work on improving Google’s AI products, including Gemini and AI Overviews, have been laid off, sources say. It’s the latest development in a conflict over pay and alleged poor working conditions.

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USA Today Enters Its Gen AI Era With a Chatbot

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

DeeperDive, a new tool that converses with readers, is an effort to beat the AI industry at its own game.

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In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

A lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips were connected in ways that have not been previously reported.

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Israel announces seizure of $1.5M from crypto wallets tied to Iran

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

The Israeli government ordered the seizure of 187 wallets it said belong to the IRGC, which have over time received $1.5 billion in crypto, according to a blockchain analysis firm.

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