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Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.

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Amazon’s Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

According to Amazon, the feature “utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music.”

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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

Now, when users search for places in Map like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they’ll see a new “know before you go” tips section that will surface important information about the place.

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Adobe to buy Semrush for $1.9 billion

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

Adobe said it would offer $12 per share for Semrush, almost double the latter’s closing price of $6.89 on Tuesday, before news of the deal.

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With upcoming ban, Meta begins to notify Australian teens that their accounts will be shut down

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

When the ban goes into effect on December 10, Meta will revoke account access for users under the age of 16 in Australia.

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Target joins OpenAI’s growing list of retail apps

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI is pushing deeper into retail, with Target set to debut a new ChatGPT-powered app for shoppers. The app is launching in beta next week.

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The Epstein files have claimed their first OpenAI victim: board member Larry Summers

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI’s board days after Congress released documents showing he was close friends with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Credit risk automation platform Kaaj raises $3.8M seed from Kindred Ventures

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

Kaaj announced on Wednesday a $3.8 million seed round from Kindred Ventures and Better Tomorrow Ventures.  

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As Lovable hits $200M ARR, its CEO credits staying in Europe for its success

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

Lovable CEO Anton Osika said he credits ignoring advice to move to Silicon Valley for the AI coding company’s success.

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TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Techme101

TikTok is adding new digital wellbeing tools like an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges for using the app within limits

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