FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI and crypto didn’t help

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

You’re not the only one getting voicemails about your car’s extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 2.6 million people submitted reports on falling victim to fraud in 2024, totaling $12.5 billion in losses. That’s a big jump from $2.5 billion lost in 2023, when the FTC received roughly the same […]
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TikTok now lets parents see their teen’s follower/following list, block access during certain hours

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

TikTok announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out new features to protect teens on its app. The social network is giving parents the ability to block their teen from using TikTok during certain hours and see their teen’s following and followers lists through new Family Pairing features. TikTok is also going to encourage young users […]
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CRM Database Explained: Definition, Benefits & Best Practices

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Learn what a CRM database is, its key features, types, benefits, and best practices, as well as how to choose the right one for your business.

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Musk’s Starlink to launch in India through Airtel

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Airtel has tied up with SpaceX to launch Starlink in India.
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Junction, an API to link health wearables with labs, raises $18M

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Medical devices, wearables — we are all familiar with them. But are they linked in any way to the healthcare system and the databases that are supposed to keep us healthy? The answer in most cases is no, they are not. Vital, which is rebranding to “Junction”, provides a single API to integrate wearables and […]
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Online estate planning firm Trust & Will raises $25 million in funding round that includes Northwestern Mutual, UBS

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Legal technology company Trust & Will said Tuesday that it has raised $25 million in a Series C funding round led by Moderne Ventures.

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Google Chromecast users’ fury at second day of TV streaming issue

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Google says it is aware of an issue impacting some Chromecast devices and is working to fix.

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This Professional Web Development & Coding Bundle for 2025 Is Just $50

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Learn essential coding and development skills, from Python-powered AI to version control with Git and GitHub.

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General Fusion fires up its newest steampunk fusion reactor

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

The reactor, called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), is General Fusion’s latest iteration in a string of devices that have tested various parts of its unique approach.
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Zolve, a neobank for global citizens moving to the US, raises $51M and secures $200M debt

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Techme101

Zolve, a neobanking startup targeting global citizens seeking credit, has raised $251 million in a new round to expand into Canada and launch loans.
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