Mark Cuban’s War on Drug Prices: ‘How Much Fucking Money Do I Need?’

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Techme101

“I’m not trying to land on Mars,” Cost Plus Drugs founder Mark Cuban joked at WIRED’s The Big Interview event.

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HuggingFace CEO has concerns about Chinese open source AI models

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Techme101

HuggingFace’s CEO warns that open source Chinese AI models risk spreading censorship worldwide.
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The abject weirdness of AI ads

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

“I’m trying to find holiday gifts for my sisters. I open a bunch of tabs, I want my wife’s advice.” That’s CEO of the Browser Company, Josh Miller, in his company’s latest ad for its new AI browser, Dia. Consulting your spouse to find gifts for your siblings is a pure – and dare I […]
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ServiceTitan’s IPO keeps getting weirder

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

ServiceTitan made a few interesting disclosures about what it will do with the money from its IPO and who it will sell the stock to.
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Okta shares pop 18% on earnings beat, strong guidance

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

Okta shares soared on Tuesday after the company reported strong third quarter results

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Salesforce shares rise after earnings beat on revenue, fourth-quarter guidance

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

Salesforce reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday and posted strong fourth-quarter guidance.

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund loses one of first partners to emeritus role

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

Brian Singerman said on Tuesday that he’s stepping down as a general partner of Founders Fund after 13 years.

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Meta to Face €550 Million Lawsuit in Spain Over Targeted Advertising

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

The Association of Information Media, representing 90 Spanish media outlets, accuses Facebook’s parent company of violating E.U. data protection laws.

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The 6 Best Free Speed Test Apps to Check Internet Performance

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

In the remote work era, reliable Wi-Fi is a must. From testing network performance to locating nearby connectivity, these are six of the best speed test apps to consider.

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SpaceX mulls tender offer at $350B valuation

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Techme101

SpaceX’s valuation continues to rise at an eye-popping pace, with the company reportedly in talks to sell insider shares at a price that would value it at around $350 billion, Bloomberg reported.  It would mark an enormous increase from the $255 billion price that was circulating last month, and a doubling since shares were sold […]
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