Tag Archives: TechCrunch

How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.

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X splits Verified Organizations into ‘Premium Business’ and ‘Premium Organizations’

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

The social network says Premium Business will help companies drive growth on the platform by boosting credibility with a gold checkmark and increasing visibility through affiliate badges.

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Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively — just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla’s current offerings.

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Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

Facebook updated its algorithm so users can have greater control over which Reels videos they see.

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ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones 

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

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Anthropic plans to open India office, eyes tie-up with billionaire Ambani

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

Anthropic’s next big bet is India — one of its fastest-growing markets worldwide.

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Mastodon is taking cues from Bluesky with plans for its own starter ‘Packs’

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature.

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The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

Apple’s iPhone Air is refreshing to use. But its battery and single camera is not for most people.

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One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.

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Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Techme101

The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.

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