A lot of the internet is down right now

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

Large swaths of the internet went down on Thursday, affecting a range of services, from global cloud platform Cloudflare to popular apps like Spotify. It appears that a Google Cloud outage may be at the root of these other service disruptions. Google Cloud said it started investigating service issues affecting its customers at 11:46am PT. […]

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a16z-backed Infinite Machine shows off cheaper, modular electric scooter

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

The Olto is the newest entry into the always-churning market for electric two-wheelers, and it will cost $3,495.

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Hotel management platform Canary nabs $80M Series D from YC, Insight Partners

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

Canary offers a product suite that encompasses every part of the guest journey, from booking to departure. The company offers services that let hotel guests check in on mobile devices or text the front desk for help. And it’s leaning into AI in serving its customers’ guests through voice, web, and text with an LLM, sometimes offering instant responses.

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Unpacking AI Agents

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

Need to make a dinner reservation or change your flight? Now AI agents can do that for you. This episode of Uncanny Valley looks into what Sam Altman calls “the next giant breakthrough.”

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Chime opens at $43 in Nasdaq debut after pricing IPO above expected range

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

Chime began trading Thursday on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol CHYM.

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Here are Apple’s top AI announcements from WWDC 2025

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

At WWDC 2025, Apple announced several AI features, such as a workout coach, live translation, and more.

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Snapchat adds new features for creators, including an easier way to edit videos

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

Snapchat is introducing a suite of new tools and features to make it easier for creators to post and share content on its platform.

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Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

House Democrats sent letters to the potential buyers of the genetic testing company, asking how they plan to protect customer genetic data under a change of ownership.

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Oracle shares pop 15% to record high on earnings beat, cloud optimism

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

Oracle’s outlook was better than expected, leading many analysts to lift their price targets on the stock.

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OpenAI and Barbie-maker Mattel team up to bring generative AI to toy-making, other products

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Techme101

Barbie-maker Mattel and OpenAI have teamed up to bring generative AI to the toy-making and ever-expanding pipeline of IP repackaging.

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