Amazon trials last-mile deliveries by tram in Frankfurt

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

Amazon has announced a new pilot package delivery service in Frankfurt, Germany, that meshes electric road and rail transport. The e-commerce giant will use vans from its delivery depot to the first tram stop on the outskirts of Frankfurt, with the city’s new Gütertram service transporting the goods to awaiting cargo bikes. Gütertram constitutes part […]
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Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties After Losing E.U. Appeals

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

The cases had established the European Union as the world’s leading tech watchdog, but have since raised questions about its protracted appeals process.

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China’s Huawei Unveils the Mate XT, Its $2,800 ‘Trifold’ Phone

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

The latest announcement from Apple’s China rival came just hours after the unveiling of iPhone 16.

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Microsoft Is Disabling Default ActiveX Controls in Office 2024 to Improve Security

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

Microsoft has been on the warpath against legacy Office features that are providing entry points for bad actors since 2018.

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Creator startup Spotter raises another $7.4M

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

Spotter, a startup that underwrites creators and offers AI tools, raised $7.4 million, according to a Form D filing viewed by TechCrunch. A representative for Spotter confirmed the filing’s legitimacy, but did not offer further details. This additional funding is much smaller than Spotter’s most recent raise, a $200 million Series D round led by […]
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Spare fixes cities’ outdated transport services for disabled residents

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

Cities spend hundreds of millions each year on paratransit services, or public rides for disabled residents, yet those services remain limited and unpredictable. Wheelchair users often face late pickups, hindering them from getting to work or medical appointments on time. As populations age, the strain on these services and city budgets continues to grow.  Vancouver-based […]
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iPhone 16 Cheatsheet: Key Features, Price, Hacks & More

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

Discover the iPhone 16 cheat sheet with essential features, pricing details, news and useful hacks. Get tips on maximizing your iPhone 16 experience and uncover hidden gems.

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Gartner: The Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends For 2025

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

Agentic AI, AI governance platforms and post-quantum cryptography are among the most disruptive future technology trends facing IT leaders.

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Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV will have Tesla charging built in

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

Lucid Motors is just a few months away from finally launching its electric SUV, and the company now says the upcoming vehicle — dubbed Gravity — will have Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) built right in, making an adapter unnecessary. Lucid announced the news ahead of a planned “Technology and Manufacturing Day” event at […]
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MariaDB goes private with new CEO as K1 closes acquisition

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Techme101

MariaDB‘s short-lived tenure as a public company is all but over, as the struggling database business is now fully under the auspices of K1 Investment Management. MariaDB also announced a new CEO in the form of former Micro Focus executive Rohit de Souza, who replaces Paul O’Brien after just 16 months in the hotseat in […]
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