Wikipedia legally challenges ‘flawed’ online safety rules

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

It argues the regulations could threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia’s volunteer contributors.

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Bosch Ventures is turning its attention to North America with new $270M fund

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

The venture arm of Bosch has a new $270 million fund that will continue its tradition of investing in deep-tech startups. This time, however, Bosch Ventures plans to put more of its money into North American startups. Launched in 2007, Bosch Ventures is now on its sixth fund. And while the corporate VC is technically […]

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Apple hits back at US judge’s ‘extraordinary’ contempt order

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

The legal battle – started by Epic Games – could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store.

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Nintendo forecasts sales of 15 million Switch 2 consoles as it gears up for launch

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

Nintendo said it expects to sell 15 million units of its new Switch 2 console in the fiscal year ending March 2026.

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Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is joining OpenAI

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

Simo, already a board member at OpenAI, will transition out of Instacart over the next few months and join the AI company full-time as Application CEO.

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OpenAI Hires Instacart C.E.O. to Run Business and Operations

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, said he hired Instacart’s Fidji Simo to join in a new role as chief executive of applications.

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Uber Revenue Is Up 14%, Despite Economic Fears

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

The company also predicted that business in the current quarter would be stronger than Wall Street had predicted.

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NSO Group Ordered to Pay Meta $167 Million in Damages

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

Meta had sued the firm, NSO Group, for using its spyware to hack 1,400 WhatsApp accounts belonging to journalists, dissidents and others.

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How to Use A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your iPhone and Android

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.

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Apple says Epic Games contempt ruling could cost ‘substantial sums’

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Techme101

Apple wants a court to pause a decision in its case against Epic Games, and allow it to charge commission on in-app transactions that link out for payment.

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