New Microsoft Update Improves Windows Sign-In Experience

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Windows 11’s optional KB5074105 update fixes the missing password icon bug linked to August 29, 2025’s KB5064081 and delivers 32 improvements.
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2026 plans: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applications drop.

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Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.

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This New Social Network Says It Won’t Sell Your Data — and It Just Hit 2.5M Users

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

UpScrolled says it has passed 2.5 million users after TikTok’s US ownership change, as the rival app scrambles to scale and set moderation rules.
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Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Gradient’s heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.

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Watch Club is producing short video dramas and building a social network around them

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Watch Club will house microdramas and fan discussions in the same app, creating a fandom-focused social media experience.

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French police search X office in Paris, summons Elon Musk for questioning

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

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What tech CEOs and executives have said about ICE’s actions in Minnesota

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here’s how tech leaders are responding to the moment.

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Teradyne stock pops on earnings beat driven by AI demand

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The robotics company said Q4 results were driven by “strong AI-related demand in compute and memory.”

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Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

From enhanced Search features to AI-powered explanations, the company is rolling out a broad suite of tools aimed at both remote viewers and attendees.
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