In defense of Apple’s $230 iPhone sock

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

From the same label that made the iconic Steve Jobs mockneck, the iPhone Pocket could be the next Labubu… if you have the disposable income.

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Apple halves commissions for mini app makers

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

Apple introduces a new program for app developers offering a reduced 15% commission on qualifying mini app transactions.

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Google Sues ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Service After $1B+ Scams Target Millions

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

Google is suing a Chinese phishing network behind $1B in global scams, aiming to shut down its Lighthouse platform and boost security with AI and passkeys.
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CISA warns federal agencies to patch flawed Cisco firewalls amid ‘active exploitation’ across the US government

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

The federal cybersecurity agency said some government departments had been actively exploited after failing to properly patch their systems.

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TikTok launches its own version of Instagram’s broadcast channels

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

TikTok is rolling out “bulletin board,” a new one-to-many messaging feature that mirrors Instagram’s broadcast channels. The tool lets creators and brands share text, images, and videos directly with followers.

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Verizon chairman Mark Bertolini says the board ‘needed to act’ to revive company

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

Verizon chairman and Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that the telecom company’s board “needed to act” with its leadership transition.

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Sam Atlman-backed Exowatt wants to power AI data centers with billions of hot rocks

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

The solar-thermal startup wants to deliver electricity for as little as one cent per kWh. But first it has to scale production to 1 million units per year.

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Teen founders raise $6M to reinvent pesticides using AI — and convince Paul Graham to join in

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

Bindwell applies AI drug discovery techniques to invent new pesticide molecules.

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Musk’s xAI raises $15 billion in latest funding round

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101
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OpenAI and NYT Clash Over Millions of Private ChatGPT Conversations

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Techme101

When 800 million people use ChatGPT weekly for their most personal digital conversations, a fight like this does not stay in the courtroom.
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