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Nuclear startup Terrestrial Energy goes public via SPAC, netting $280 million in merger

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

The Canadian company is developing small modular reactors. It previously raised nearly $100 million.

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Has GetReal cracked the code on AI deepfakes? $18M and an impressive client list says yes

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

The proliferation of scarily realistic deepfakes is one of the more pernicious byproducts of the rise of AI, and falling victim to scams based on these deepfakes is already costing companies millions of dollars — not to mention the implications … Continue reading →

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Waze removes Google Assistant from iOS due to ongoing issues

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

Since the integration of Google Assistant for Waze on iOS in 2020, iPhone users have faced ongoing issues that the company has struggled to resolve for “over a year,” Waze wrote in a post, apologizing for the “prolonged inconvenience.”  On … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s Alexa Fund is now backing AI startups

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

Amazon started the Alexa Fund in 2015 to back early-stage voice startups. With the advent of large language models and Amazon launching Gen AI-powered Alexa+ along with a family of multimodal AI models, the fund now wants to broaden its … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

With a national ban unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.

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Microsoft Project vs. Smartsheet: Which Tool Is Better?

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

Is Microsoft Project similar to Smartsheet? Use our guide to compare the main differences in features and pricing between Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.

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The TikTok ban is losing support among Americans, study says

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

Americans’ support for a TikTok ban is declining, according to a study from the Pew Research Center. This survey of over 5,000 U.S. adults found that just 34% of respondents supported banning the short form video app. When Pew ran … Continue reading →

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Amazon launches personalized shopping prompts as part of its generative AI push

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

Amazon continues to infuse AI into its shopping tools to encourage customers to make more purchases. The company announced on Wednesday a new feature called “Interests,” aimed at creating a more personalized and conversational search experience.  With the new feature, … Continue reading →

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Google fixes Chrome zero-day security flaw used in hacking campaign targeting journalists

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

Kaspersky attributed the hacks to an espionage campaign targeting journalists and employees at educational institutions.

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Rivian spins out a new micromobility startup called Also with $105M from Eclipse

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Techme101

Before RJ Scaringe founded Rivian in 2009, he had micromobility on his mind. More than a decade later, his musings took root in a small skunkworks program inside Rivian that set out to answer one question: Could the company’s technology be … Continue reading →

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