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Macau arrests 600 in casino-linked crackdown on illegal money changers

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Techme101

Macau authorities say they have arrested close to 600 people tied to foreign exchange crimes and seized more than $9 million since a new law against illegal money changers came into effect. The Combating Illegal Gambling Crimes Law, which began … Continue reading →

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How AI Is Upending Politics, Tech, the Media, and More

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

At WIRED’s AI Power Summit Monday, industry executives and officials discussed the impact artificial intelligence is having on every corner of society—and where it goes from here.

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With no DOJ breakup, Alphabet becomes a $3 trillion company 

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Investors continue to reward Alphabet’s stock after a judge declined to break up Google earlier this month.

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Rodatherm Energy wants to make geothermal more efficient, but will it be cheaper?

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Rodatherm Energy emerged from stealth with $38 million in Series A funding. It plans to build a closed-loop geothermal power plant that uses refrigerants to move heat to the surface.

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Tesla’s stock erases loss for the year, soaring 85% from April low

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Tesla’s rally on Monday pushed the stock into positive territory for the year, as the shares bounce back from a particularly rough first quarter.

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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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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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