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Microsoft’s World of Warcraft workforce votes to unionize

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

The workforce behind World of Warcraft has voted to unionize, with 500 staff taking action, according to the Communication Workers of America.  Those involved include artists, designers, engineers, QA testers, and other professionals in the development team of the ever-popular … Continue reading →

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Apple Maps has come to web browsers

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

After a decade of Apple Maps on iPhones, the very useful travel assistant is now available on web browsers following the release of a beta version.  The new option provides driving and walking directions for users, as well as ratings … Continue reading →

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Pepe-Themed Meme Coin Launching Soon with Its Own Blockchain Features

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

Pepe Unchained is a new meme coin aiming to emulate the success of predecessors like Pepe and other successful meme coins. Addressing the limitations of traditional blockchains, it’s developing a specialized Layer-2 solution for meme coins, promising faster transactions and … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s MNT-Halan banks $157.5M, gobbles up a fintech in Turkey to expand

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

MNT-Halan, a fintech unicorn out of Egypt, is on a consolidation march. The microfinance and payments startup has raised $157.5 million in funding and is using the money in part to fund the acquisition of another fintech, Tam Finans, to … Continue reading →

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Energy tech startup Greenely grabs €8M to reach more households and support Europe’s energy transition

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

The energy transition is a marathon, not a sprint. But opportunities for acceleration are growing. Swedish startup Greenely* has just spotted one. It’s closing an €8 million Series A funding round to expand its energy management platform into neighbouring Nordic … Continue reading →

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Apple’s no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

Apple’s smartphone market share in China declined 2% in the second quarter as it faces intensifying rivalry from rivals like Huawei, a Canalys report showed.

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Kamala Harris debuts official TikTok account as presidential campaign picks up

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

Kamala Harris debuted an official TikTok account on Thursday, underscoring the social broadcasting app’s importance to the 2024 presidential campaign.

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Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Techme101

Samsung Electronics’ mobile boss TM Roh discussed Galaxy AI and software strategy, while hinting at future foldable products and mixed reality headsets.

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How Are Emerging Technologies Changing the Human Intelligence Landscape

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Techme101

The way we learn and do our jobs is changing because of digital tools and AI. In fact, modern tech solutions are changing the way we teach, grasp information, make decisions, and gain knowledge. When it comes to AI, this … Continue reading →

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OpenAI Goes For Google With Search Engine Prototype

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Techme101

SearchGPT combines AI-generated content with human-written articles in a search engine format that can handle follow-up questions.

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