Samsung launches three new foldable smartphones as it fends off Chinese rivals

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

Samsung on Wednesday launched three new folding smartphones in total, including two thinner top-end devices and a cheaper version of its flip phone.

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X Chief Linda Yaccarino Says She Is Leaving the Social Media Platform

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

Linda Yaccarino, whom Elon Musk hired to run X in 2023, grappled with the challenges the company faced after Mr. Musk took over.

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How Crypto Lobbying Won Over Trump

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

The industry’s courtship of Donald J. Trump resulted in one of the great lobbying free-for-alls in recent Washington history.

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Nvidia becomes world’s first $4tn company

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

Shares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace.

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Yplasma zaps the air to cool chips for data centers

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

Yplasma recently raised $2.5 million to refine its plasma actuators, which can modify the flow of air.

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Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]

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Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, first company to do so

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

Nvidia topped a $4 trillion market cap for the first time as investors scooped stock in the tech giant building the hardware for the generative AI boom.

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Moroccan founder raises $4.2M for her YC-backed startup building the next layer of AI search 

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

ZeroEntropy is serving up retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) through an API. It’s landed Initialized, a16z Scout and a long list of angels, as investors.

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How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

These carrier security settings can prevent your phone number from being hijacked or stolen.

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BNY Mellon will have custody of Ripple’s new stablecoin as institutional interest in crypto swells

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Techme101

BNY Mellon will be the primary custodian for the Ripple’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves going forward, the two companies jointly announced Wednesday.

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