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Back In Stock: Get a Lenovo Chromebook For Just $60

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

Perfect for commuters or remote workers, this Chromebook features a 11.6-inch HD display, a rugged design, and a $60 price tag that’s too good to pass up.

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Anthropic teams up with Palantir and AWS to sell its AI to defense customers

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

Anthropic on Thursday announced that it’s teaming up with Palantir, the data-mining firm, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide U.S. intelligence and defense agencies access to Anthropic’s Claude family of AI models. The news comes as a growing number … Continue reading →

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Canada orders shutdown of TikTok offices over security risks (but won’t block app)

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

With all eyes on how a new Trump administration in the U.S. will interface with China Tech in the years ahead, its neighbor to the north has levelled a blow to one of the biggest apps to come out of … Continue reading →

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Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

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Glint Solar grabs $8M to help accelerate solar energy adoption across Europe

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

Solar energy is booming, which is good news for Glint Solar. The Norwegian software-as-a-service startup has built a platform that’s helping energy giants and large solar developers such as E.ON, Recurrent Energy, and Statkraft cut the time it takes to plan … Continue reading →

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Payments giant Adyen reports 21% jump in third-quarter sales

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

Adyen, whose technology allows firms to accept payments online and in-store, reported third-quarter net revenue of 498.3 million euros, up 21% year-over-year.

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Trump likely to uphold CHIPS Act despite his campaign rhetoric, experts say

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

President elect Donald Trump is unlikely to roll back the Biden administration’s CHIPS and Science Act, despite his campaign rhetoric on the bill, experts say.

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Truecaller founders step down as spam-blocker regains momentum

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

The co-founders of Swedish caller identification app Truecaller are stepping back from day-to-day operations, marking the end of an era for one of Sweden’s most successful consumer technology companies as it pushes towards a goal of 1 billion users. Alan … Continue reading →

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Australia looks to ban social media for kids under age 16

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday announced plans in the country to ban social media for children under 16, saying that “social media is doing harm to our kids, and I’m calling time on it.” The proposed legislation will … Continue reading →

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‘Prediction markets’ set to pay out $450M to election bettors

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Techme101

Following Donald Trump’s election victory, thousands of bettors anticipate a potential $450 million payout from online betting sites, says Reuters. As Trump’s odds surged on so-called prediction markets near the end of the race, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket gained … Continue reading →

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