Google’s Taara Hopes to Usher in a New Era of Internet Powered by Light

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The Alphabet “moonshot” project is launching a new chip to deliver high-speed internet with light instead of radio waves.

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On new budget iPhone 16e, there’s a big change in Apple’s biometric security

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

With the new iPhone 16e, Apple is taking a break from fingerprint technology in its smartphone line-up. But the biometric separation may only be temporary. 

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Skype announces it will close in May

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Final 24 hours to save up to $1,130

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The early bird gets the worm and time is running out! You have less than 24 hours left to save up to $1,130 when purchasing passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. If you want massive savings on Disrupt 2025 individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets, secure your low ticket rate today. These offers […]
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Only 3 more days to save up to $325 at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The AI revolution won’t wait — will you? Secure your seat at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before time runs out! You’ve got only three days left to save up to $325. The clock stops on March 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don’t miss out on the lowest rates of the year! AI is transforming everything, and […]
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Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here’s how it lost out to video call rivals

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

Skype is among the world’s most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn’t see the Covid bump that Zoom did.

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Intel delays its Ohio chip factory to 2030

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

Intel’s first chip fabrication plant in Ohio may not open until 2030 at the earliest. According to a report in The Columbus Dispatch, Intel has slowed the building of its promised $28 billion semiconductor project in central Ohio for the second time this year. Construction won’t be completed until 2030, the chipmaker told the publication, […]
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Microsoft hangs up on Skype: service to shut down May 5, 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

After kickstarting the market for making calls over the internet 23 years ago, Skype is closing down. Microsoft, which acquired the messaging and calling app 14 years ago, said it will be retiring it from active duty on May 5 to double down on Teams. Skype users have 10 weeks to decide what they want […]
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Belgium investigating alleged cyberattack on intelligence agency by China-linked hackers

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

The hackers reportedly exploited a flaw in US cybersecurity firm Barracuda’s software to access VSSE’s email server
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The SEC Is Abandoning Its Biggest Crypto Lawsuits

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Techme101

Regulators at the US Securities and Exchange Commission have called a sudden truce with the cryptocurrency industry, bringing an end to years of legal conflict.

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