U.S. Asks Judge to Break Up Google

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

The Justice Department said that the best way to address the tech company’s monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.

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Bluesky launches blue check verification

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

Bluesky announced on Monday that it is rolling out blue check verification, confirming previous rumors that this feature was on its way to the platform. Like Twitter’s original blue check (RIP), Bluesky’s blue check will verify that notable accounts are legitimate, making it easy for users to trust that an account’s posts are real. In […]

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Reddit briefly down for users worldwide

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

Popular social network and forum site Reddit reported significant outages on Monday morning.  The connection errors started at around 11:20 a.m. ET, according to the website Downdetector, which collects anecdotal reports from impacted users globally. At its peak, more than 90,000 users logged an outage report with the downtime tracking website.  At 11:52 a.m. ET, […]

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An AI doctoral candidate in California says they had their student visa revoked

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

An AI doctoral student in California had their SEVIS record — the digital proof of their valid student visa — terminated, putting their immigration status at risk. Speaking to TechCrunch, the student, who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal, said they were notified via their college’s international student center that they’d been identified in a criminal records […]

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20 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

Despite a still tight venture capital market, new unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly VC-backed startup minted unicorns so far this year (as of the end of March). These include healthcare companies like Hippocratic AI and satellite space companies like Loft Orbital.  This […]

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Final weeks to secure your spot in the AI spotlight at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

The countdown is real! Exhibit tables for TechCrunch Sessions: AI are almost gone, and the May 9 deadline is closing in fast. If you’ve been meaning to showcase your AI innovation, this is your last window to make it happen. No more “maybe next year.” No more waiting for the perfect moment. This is it! […]

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The biggest questions facing Big Tech ahead of earnings

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

All of the megacap companies have significant exposure to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which will be a major topic on earnings calls.

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Will a Federal Judge Break Up Google?

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

On Monday, the tech giant and the U.S. government face off in court over how to fix the company’s online search monopoly. The outcome could alter Google and Silicon Valley.

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5 Best Accounting Software for Property Management in 2025

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

Find the best accounting software for property management to track rent, expenses, and financials. Compare top options for landlords and property managers.

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Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Techme101

Meta is using AI technology to search for kids who are lying about their age on Instagram in order to bypass safeguards, the company announced on Monday. When Meta finds an account that it suspects belongs to a teen, the platform will enroll them into a restricted Teen Account, even if the account lists an […]

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