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OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Techme101

When news broke that OpenAI was in talks to acquire AI coding company Windsurf for $3 billion, one of the first questions on the mind of anyone following the space was likely: “Why not buy Cursor creator Anysphere instead?” After all, … Continue reading →

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Etsy touts ‘shopping domestically’ as Trump tariffs threaten price increases for imports

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

Etsy said it’s working to help its millions of sellers “run their businesses with as little disruption as possible.”

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Defense tech Theseus landed Y Combinator, the US Special Forces and $4.3M from a tweet

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

On February 18, 2024, Ian Laffey posted on X that he and two others he’d just met built a cheap drone at a hackathon that calculated its coordinates simply by using its camera and Google Maps. He and his colleagues, … Continue reading →

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Ramp is trying to get the US government as a customer after seeing a tweet from DOGE

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

Expense management startup Ramp is being considered for a charge card pilot program by the U.S. government’s General Services Administration, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The government’s internal expense card program, dubbed SmartPay, is a $700 billion program. … Continue reading →

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Google hit with second antitrust blow, adding to concerns about future of ads business

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that Google held illegal monopolies in online advertising markets due to its position between ad buyers and sellers.

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In Major Ruling, Judge Finds Google ‘Willfully Acquired and Maintained Monopoly Power’ Over Digital Ad Market

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

A recent court ruling in April 2025 has found Google guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the online advertising market — so what happens now?

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OpenAI launches Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

In a bid to more aggressively compete with rival AI companies like Google, OpenAI is launching Flex processing, an API option that provides lower AI model usage prices in exchange for slower response times and “occasional resource unavailability.” Flex processing, … Continue reading →

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Carbon removal startup Holocene bought by oil and gas giant Occidental

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

The deal was executed through Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

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Discord sued by New Jersey over child safety features

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

The New Jersey attorney general sued Discord over allegations that the company misled consumers about child-safety features.

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As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Techme101

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have underscored the increasing geopolitical risk that almost all businesses now face. As the situation continues to shift with Trump’s unpredictable deal-making, it’s also becoming clear how challenging it is for companies, nonprofits, consultants, and lawyers … Continue reading →

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