OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT’s Model Router System for Most Users

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

As OpenAI scrambles to improve ChatGPT, it’s ditching a feature in its free tier that contributed to last summer’s user revolt.

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Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.

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Netflix doubles down on video podcasts with iHeartMedia deal

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Netflix’s has its second big foray into video podcasts with its new partnership with iHeartMedia.

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Vibe coding startup Lovable’s latest funding round values it at $6.6 billion, sources say

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Accel is participating in the round, the sources said, adding it would more than triple the valuation it achieved with its previous round in July.

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AI future: Big Tech faces key House vote on reforming permit process

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Backers say the SPEED Act is crucial to helping the U.S. beat out China and other global competitors for leadership in AI.

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Instagram TV app coming to Amazon Fire streaming device

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Meta said Tuesday that it will begin testing its Instagram for TV app in the U.S. via Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices.

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Massive iOS 26 Leak Exposes Apple’s Hardware Plans Through 2027

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

A leaked internal iOS 26 build reveals codenames pointing to future iPhones, Macs, and Siri updates, offering hints of Apple’s roadmap through 2027.
The post Massive iOS 26 Leak Exposes Apple’s Hardware Plans Through 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Canadian peer-to-peer clothing rental company Rax is expanding to the U.S.

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Rax is a peer-to-peer clothing rental company that won top consumer pitch at Disrupt this year.

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Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.

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Trump’s New Tech Force to Consist of ‘Elite Corps of Engineers’

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

President Trump launches the US Tech Force to accelerate AI adoption across government, partnering with top tech companies and federal agencies.
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