AMD strikes a deal to sell ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business for $3B

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

Semiconductor giant AMD followed through with its plan to spin out ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business. AMD announced on Monday that it was selling ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business to electronic manufacturing services company Sanmina. The $3 billion deal is a mix of cash and stock: $2.25 billion in cash; a $300 million premium, including 50% cash […]

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Google launches standalone NotebookLM app for Android

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

Google has officially released the NotebookLM app for Android, a day before Google I/O 2025 and a day before the company said it would roll out. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google has now made the service available on the go. The iOS app […]

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A Silicon Valley VC Says He Got the IDF Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire said in a webinar hosted by Israel’s Defense Ministry that he connected the IDF with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet far sooner than believed.

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UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

Detailed weather forecasts and better predictions about the rain will soon be enjoyed in the UK.

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Trump to sign bill criminalizing revenge porn and explicit deepfakes

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Techme101

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Take It Down Act today, a bipartisan law that enacts stricter penalties for distributing non-consensual explicit images, including deepfakes and revenge porn. 

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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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