Meta’s VR layoffs, studio closures underscore Zuckerberg’s massive pivot to AI

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Techme101

Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI.

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Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofit Says

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Techme101

Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, an organization that works on web access said.

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New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.

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Palantir is trying to ‘destroy’ Percepta through legal action, startup’s execs say in filing

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Three months after Palantir sued Percepta employees, lawyers for the defendants said Palantir is trying to “scare others away” from leaving the company.

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Trump Warns Microsoft: Don’t Make Americans Pay for AI Electricity

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

President Donald Trump pressures Microsoft and Big Tech to cover the costs of powering AI data centers as rising electricity bills spark consumer concerns.
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Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

The tech giant has pledged to be a “good neighbor” as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.

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A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

A consumer economics watchdog says Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.

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Ammobia says it has reinvented a century-old technology

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

The startup has a new take on the Haber-Bosch process used o make ammonia. If Ammobia can deliver, it could change industries from power generation to maritime shipping.

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China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You’re Still Alive

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Are You Dead Yet soared to the top of app-store charts and became a magnet for investors. In an exclusive interview with WIRED, one of its creators says they’re changing the name anyway.

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Jim Cramer reveals his favorite big-cap stock to own now, sees 20% upside ahead

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Sentiment toward this Mag 7 stock has strengthened as it’s increasingly seen as a leader in generative AI.

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