Author Archives: Techme101

The Untold Winners of the Trump Memecoin Frenzy

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

When US president Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, he sparked a trading frenzy. A constellation of little-known crypto platforms quietly profited.

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North One Business Banking Review: Key Features & Costs 

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

Should you open a North One Business Checking account? I break down its pricing and features to see how it compares with similar financial providers and help you assess if it matches your needs. 

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Square Business Banking Review: Key Features & Costs 

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

Should you open a Square Business Checking account? I break down its pricing and features to see how it compares with similar financial providers to help you decide if it fits your needs. 

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Keyboard maker suspends U.S. shipments over Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

The mechanical keyboard maker Qwertykeys announced Wednesday that it has suspended all U.S. product shipments owing to new tariffs levied by the Trump administration. The Guangdong-based outfit cites a February 1 announcement of 10% tariffs on imported Chinese goods as … Continue reading →

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Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

Flashes, an Instagram alternative built on top of the Bluesky social network, is now opening its doors to beta testers. Announced just weeks ago, the app offers people a means of exiting Meta’s social networking empire for a more open … Continue reading →

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Roblox plummets 16% on disappointing bookings, daily active users miss

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

Roblox shares plunged more than 16% after falling short of Wall Street’s bookings and daily active user estimates.

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Andreessen Horowitz Defends Hiring Daniel Penny

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger to death, was hired to join the firm’s American Dynamism investment team.

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Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.

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Spotify, Warner Music Group sign new deal to help deliver ‘further paid subscription tiers’

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

Spotify and Warner Music Group (WMG) have unveiled a new multi-year agreement that covers both recorded music and music publishing, the companies announced on Thursday. WMG owns labels behind popular artists like Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran. The companies … Continue reading →

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Mistral releases its AI assistant on iOS and Android

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Techme101

Mistral, the company sometimes considered Europe’s great hope for AI, is releasing several updates to its AI assistant, Le Chat. In addition to a major web interface upgrade, the company is releasing a mobile app on iOS and Android. As … Continue reading →

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