Facebook says, ‘How do you do, fellow kids?’

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

As Meta tries to rekindle the flame between Facebook and socially anxious youths, the company released a blog post Wednesday titled, “Navigating your 20s with Facebook.”
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U.S. safety regulator calls for probe of Temu, Shein over ‘deadly baby and toddler products’

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

Temu and Shein have shot to popularity in the U.S. over the past year due to their ultracheap apparel, electronics and home goods.

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Paylocity is acquiring corporate spend startup Airbase for $325M

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

HR and payroll software company Paylocity has agreed to acquire corporate spend startup Airbase for $325 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first or second quarter of Paylocity’s fiscal year, which would be sometime in the next 30 to 60 days. It […]
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Publishers prevail in lawsuit over Internet Archive’s ’emergency’ e-book lending

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

A long-running lawsuit over the Internet Archive’s “emergency” e-book lending practices during the COVID-19 pandemic has ended in a loss for the website and a victory for publishers. The lawsuit concerned the Internet Archive’s National Emergency Library, a program it established at the beginning of the pandemic to allow wider access to some 1.3 million […]
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Nvidia says it didn’t receive antitrust subpoena from DOJ

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

“We have inquired with the U.S. Department of Justice and have not been subpoenaed,” an Nvidia representative said.

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Ryan Breslow’s lofty $450M Bolt deal is in trouble

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

Ryan Breslow’s plan to get himself re-installed as CEO of fintech company Bolt — and push through a $450 million fundraising deal that would value the startup at a staggering $14 billion — has apparently stalled. According to Forbes, Breslow sent an email to shareholders thanking them for signing off on the deal. The problem is that many […]
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Short series app My Drama takes on Character.AI with its new AI companions

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

Maybe a lack of AI characters is what Quibi got wrong. At least, that’s what one startup appears to believe.  My Drama is a new short series app with over 30 shows, with a majority of them following a soap opera format in order to hook viewers. The app is now launching an AI-powered chatbot […]
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Woman who allegedly killed two people using Ford BlueCruise charged with DUI homicide

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

A 23-year-old woman who allegedly killed two men in March while using Ford’s hands-free system, BlueCruise, has been charged with DUI homicide by Pennsylvania State Police. The woman, Dimple Patel, turned herself in on Tuesday. Patel was also charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, tampering with evidence, careless driving, reckless driving and prohibited text-based […]
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X is hiring staff for security and safety after two years of layoffs

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

The hiring effort comes after X, formerly known as Twitter, laid off 80% of its trust and safety staff since Musk’s takeover.
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9 Best Airtable Alternatives for 2024

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Techme101

Airtable is a great tool for collecting and sharing data, but it has some gaps in functionality when it comes to task management. Explore the best alternatives based on type of project and use case.

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