Microsoft will test a Copilot AI feature that performs work on local files in Windows 11

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Early adopters will be able to tell Microsoft’s Copilot assistant to take action on files stored on their Windows 11 PCs.

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Honor Teases ‘Robot Phone’ Blending AI, Robotics, and Next-Gen Imaging

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Honor’s Robot Phone pairs AI smarts with a fold-out robotic camera arm and next-gen imaging—the first milestone in its Alpha Plan for an AI device ecosystem.
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Spotify partners with record labels to create ‘artist-first’ AI music products

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Spotify has announced new partnerships with major record labels — including Sony, Universal, Warner, and Merlin — to build “responsible AI” tools that protect artists’ rights and ensure fair compensation. The initiative will let artists opt in or out of AI use.

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Shutdown layoffs, United earnings, Apple’s new products and more in Morning Squawk

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

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

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Some Microsoft Surface Books Are Now Over $700 Off

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

If you’re after a powerful and flexible laptop, the Microsoft Surface Book 3 is a great choice.
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Jack & Jill raises $20 million to bring conversational AI to job-hunting

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Jack & Jill uses conversational AI to sidestep the listing and resumé shuffle. With $20 million in seed funding, the company is plotting its US expansion.

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Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

“We were the targets.” WIRED spoke to seven Tesla Cybertruck owners about their most controversial purchase and why they’re proud to drive it.

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Alibaba says its AI spending in e-commerce is already breaking even

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

The Chinese tech giant is spending tens of billions of dollars on AI despite concerns that companies are spending too much on the tech with limited results.

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Fintech startup Upgrade valued at $7.3 billion in new funding round

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Upgrade raised $165 million in a new funding round that valued the fintech startup at $7.3 billion.

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Jack & Jill raises $50 million to bring conversational AI to job-hunting

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Techme101

Jack & Jill uses conversational AI to sidestep the listing and resumé shuffle. With $20 million in seed funding, the company is plotting its US expansion.

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