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Tesla offers free Supercharging for Model S with a catch

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

Tesla is trying to boost its Model S sales before the year is out, but it’s got a funny way of doing it.  After initially abandoning its free Supercharging for life offer in 2018, the automaker is bringing it back … Continue reading →

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YouTube will now let creators opt out of third-party AI training

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

YouTube on Monday announced it will give creators more choice over how third parties can use their content to train their AI models. Starting today, creators and rights holders will be able to flag for YouTube if they’re permitting specific … Continue reading →

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Meta updates its smart glasses with real-time AI video

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are getting several new AI-powered upgrades, including the ability to have an ongoing conversation and translate between languages. Ray-Ban Meta owners in Meta’s early access program for the U.S. and Canada can now download firmware … Continue reading →

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Europe Selects Sites for Seven AI Factories

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

The dedicated AI research facilities will be located in Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, and Sweden.

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Softbank CEO announces a $100 billion investment into the US

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

On Monday, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced that his company would invest $100 billion into the US over the next four years.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Israeli spyware maker Paragon bought by U.S. private equity giant

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

The company’s spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How Empower Has Become Uber’s Rival in Washington D.C.

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

A company called Empower is trying to take on Uber, Lyft and local regulators as it piles up fines and draws new passengers to its service.

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BlackBerry sells Cylance for $160M, a fraction of the $1.4B it paid in 2018

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

Arctic Wolf has acquired Cylance, BlackBerry’s beleaguered cybersecurity business, for $160 million — a significant write-down from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid to acquire the company in 2018. Under the terms of the deal, which is expected to close in … Continue reading →

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Snapchat introduces a unified monetization program for creators

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

Snapchat is introducing a revamped, unified monetization program for creators. The new program will reward creators for both content posted to Stories and Spotlight, its TikTok copycat. Previously, Snapchat monetized these two formats through separate programs. Under the new program, … Continue reading →

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Skims co-founder Jens Grede addresses those IPO rumors

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Techme101

Skims co-founder Jens Grede has confirmed that plans for an IPO are on the back burner—for now at least, according to a new interview with WWD.  TechCrunch reported in August that investors were hoping for the retail darling, last valued … Continue reading →

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