Cocospy stalkerware apps go offline after data breach

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

The trio of spyware apps — hacked earlier this year — no longer work.

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Struggling DNA testing firm 23andMe to be bought for $256m

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

It said new buyers Regeneron had committed to protect user data as part of the deal.

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How Miami Schools Are Leading 100,000 Students Into the A.I. Future

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

After initially banning artificial intelligence chatbots, schools are embracing the tools. Miami, the third-largest U.S. school district, shows how.

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Apple’s Alibaba A.I. Deal Provokes Washington’s Resistance

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

The Trump administration and congressional officials have raised concerns about a deal to put a Chinese company’s artificial intelligence on iPhones.

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Bluesky takes on ‘Sports Twitter’ with NBA playoff feature

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

As the playoffs rage on, Bluesky announced that it is beta testing a new feature during the NBA playoffs. While an NBA game is in progress, a red border with a “live” designation will appear around posts from the NBA’s account. When users click on the NBA’s profile picture, they will be redirected to the […]

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Pharma giant Regeneron to buy 23andMe and its customers’ data for $256M

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

23andMe was sold by bankruptcy auction, a year after the company had a massive data breach.

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Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

All the lefties fled to Bluesky following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. But CEO Jay Graber says the app is for everyone—and could revolutionize how people communicate online.

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For Tech Whistleblowers, There’s Safety in Numbers

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

Amber Scorah and Psst are building a “digital safe” to help people shine a light on the bad things their bosses are doing, without getting found out.

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Deel wants Rippling to hand over any agreements involving paying the alleged spy

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

Deel has lobbed a new volley in the ongoing legal battle with rival HR tech startup Rippling. Deel filed a motion, containing a series of letters, asking the Irish court to make Rippling hand over information. In one letter, Deel wants unredacted versions of witness affidavits, including the famed one by former Rippling employee, Keith […]

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UK driverless cars coming in 2027 – but Uber says it’s ready now

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were “set to be on the road” by 2026.

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