So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Techme101

In the AI boom, chatbots and GPTs come and go quickly. (Remember Llama?) GPT-5 had a big year, but 2026 will be all about Qwen.

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In Cryptoland, Memecoin Fever Gives Way to a Stablecoin Boom

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Techme101

In a year that began with a memecoin trading frenzy, stablecoins have emerged as the respectable face of the crypto industry.

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Europe at ‘fork in the road’ between AI competition and climate: fund managers

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Techme101

As power-hungry infrastructure scales and demand for electricity surges, friction between competition and climate goals becomes harder to ignore.

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One year on from the UK’s grand AI plan: has its infrastructure buildout been a success?

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Techme101

Hefty financial commitments from tech giants are positive signals, but big challenges remain for the U.K. to fulfil its ambitions.

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New NASA boss Isaacman says U.S. will return to the moon within Trump’s term

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Techme101

New NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said that the U.S.’s return to the moon is key to unlocking the “orbital economy.”

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How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Techme101

French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.

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Nvidia-Groq deal is structured to keep ‘fiction of competition alive,’ analyst says

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Techme101

Groq’s description of its Nvidia deal as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement” mimics other recent big AI transactions orchestrated by U.S. tech giants.

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What’s ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Techme101

VCs share their thoughts on what next year could bring to the market.

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Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Techme101

A classic hardware startup, Naware’s founders set out with a problem — kill weeds without chemicals — and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.

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Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Techme101

Whether you’re looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.

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