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A Waymo robotaxi stalled in front of VP Harris’ motorcade

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

A Waymo robotaxi got stuck making a U-turn in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade Friday evening in San Francisco.  ABC 7 reported that a San Francisco police officer had to manually drive the vehicle out of the way.  … Continue reading →

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Series, a GenAI game development platform, has quietly raised $28M from Netflix, Dell, a16z, others

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

It’s been quite the year for game industry exec Pany Haritatos.  Last month, he quietly closed an oversubscribed $28 million from Netflix, Dell a16z, and others. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand to build a data center and accelerate AI growth

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

Google is investing 36 billion Thai baht ($1 billion) into Thailand to build a new data center and expand its cloud infrastructure, the company said Monday.

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Everything you need to know about VPNs

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

We break down what virtual private networks, or VPNs, do and don’t do, because using a VPN can be as dangerous as not using one. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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We are skeptical of VPN providers, and you should be, too

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

You cannot and and should not trust either free or paid-for VPN providers. Here’s why. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Top 6 Mobile Payment Methods To Consider

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

Here are the top technologies making cash go the way of the dinosaurs.

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Microsoft to face higher competition scrutiny in Germany, including over its use of AI

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) said the software giant could face restrictions if the competition authority deems an intervention is necessary. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Beta Technologies unveils first passenger carrying electric aircraft

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

Beta Technologies unveiled Monday the next electric aircraft in its lineup — a passenger-carrying version of its ALIA vertical takeoff and landing and fixed-wing vehicles. Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles don’t rely on a runway, whereas fixed-wing aircraft … Continue reading →

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Bitcoin and crypto stocks sink after last week’s rally, but still head for a positive September

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

Bitcoin and crypto stocks retreated on the final trading day of September following a rally last week.

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Make Better Diagrams With Microsoft Visio Professional 2021, Now $18

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Techme101

Create org charts, flow diagrams, mind maps, SWOT analysis and even floor plans with user-friendly controls and over 250,000 preset templates.

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