Author Archives: Techme101

How to Use a VPN: 4 Easy Steps to Get Started

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

Learn how to set up and use a VPN with just four easy steps. This step-by-step guide takes you through how you can secure your connection and online data.

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How to Permanently Save Voicemails in iOS & Android

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

Important voicemails need to be saved for various reasons — whether legal, business, or personal. Find out how to permanently save a voicemail on iOS and Android devices with our step-by-step guide.

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Blackbird gobbles up $50M for its blockchain-based payment-loyalty app for restaurants

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

A founder who has carved out a name for himself building products to help restaurants connect better with would-be diners has raised $50 million for his latest startup: a new take on the idea of customer loyalty.  Blackbird Labs has … Continue reading →

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XL Batteries is using petrochemical infrastructure to store solar and wind power

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

The startup has commissioned a demonstration unit of its organic flow battery.

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Why Creatives Are Suddenly Obsessed with This 4K Monitor

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

It’s not just the ultra-thin bezels and color accuracy; this display is changing how pros work and create.

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Meta expands restrictions for teen users to Facebook and Messenger

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

The system imposes more restricted settings on younger users – though campaigners say it’s unclear what difference they make.

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Meta introduces restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

Meta is introducing Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. The feature, which automatically enrolls young users into an app experience with built-in protections, will be available on these platforms in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada before expanding to additional … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s Sipay raises $78M to expand its Stripe-like services into emerging markets

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

Billing itself as “Stripe for emerging markets,” Turkish Fintech Sipay has raised a $78 million Series B funding round, claiming a valuation of $875 million in the process. This round is significant, as Sipay plans to expand into markets outside … Continue reading →

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Apple might import more iPhones from India to side-step China tariffs

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

Apple is considering importing more iPhones from India to side-step the 54% additional tariffs on goods imported from China that U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. The company sees this as … Continue reading →

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IBM releases a new mainframe built for the age of AI

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Techme101

IBM is releasing the latest version of its mainframe hardware that includes new updates meant to accelerate AI adoption. The hardware and consulting company on Monday announced IBM z17, the latest version of its mainframe computer hardware. This fully encrypted … Continue reading →

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