Microsoft says communities won’t see energy price hikes near data centers as utility costs rise

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Microsoft is asking Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission to raise the electric rate the company pays for a data center in the state.

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Alibaba-backed PixVerse launches real-time AI video tool, top executive tells CNBC

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Co-founder Jaden Xie told CNBC that the company is about to close another financing round, after raising $100 million in the last 6 months.

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UK Open Banking Celebrates 8th Anniversary With 16M Users

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

One in five UK consumers and small businesses actively use these services, creating an ecosystem worth approximately £4.1 billion to the UK economy.
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Apple launches ‘Creator Studio’ bundle of apps for $12.99 per month

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

The bundle includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac.

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The market’s Powell reaction, JPMorgan earnings, Siri’s AI upgrade and more in Morning Squawk

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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Salesforce releases updated Slackbot powered by Anthropic’s AI model

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Slack is upgrading Slackbot, its personal assistant, with generative AI.

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Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers – but reflects Apple’s failure to develop its own AI tools.

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Deepgram raises $130M at $1.3B valuation and buys a YC AI startup

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Deepgram is raising its Series C round at a $1.3 billion valuation.

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Slackbot is an AI agent now

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Salesforce unveils Slackbot, a new AI agent that allows users to complete tasks across multiple enterprise applications from Slack.

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Superorganism raises $25M to back biodiversity startups

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Techme101

Superorganism launched in 2023 as what it claims is the first venture capital firm focused on biodiversity, aiming to serve as the conservationist on the cap table for nature-friendly startups. Now, the firm has closed its first fund, securing $25.9 million in capital commitments from Cisco Foundation, AMB Holdings, and Builders Vision, among others, along […]

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