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Applied Intuition raises $600 million as it pushes further into defense

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year — and then some.

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Anysphere launches a $200-a-month Cursor AI coding subscription

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Anysphere launched a new $200-a-month subscription plan for its popular AI coding tool, Cursor, the company announced in a blog post on Monday. The new plan, Ultra, offers users 20x more usage on AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, … Continue reading →

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Threads expands open social web integrations with fediverse feed, user profile search

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Posts from federated users will be found on the Following tab of the Threads app.

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Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly seeking a $4.3B equity raise

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Elon Musk’s xAI company is looking to raise $4.3 billion in equity funding, adding onto the $5 billion it’s seeking in debt funding.

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How AI chatbots keep people coming back

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Chatbots are increasingly looking to keep people chatting, using familiar tactics that we’ve already seen lead to negative consequences. Sycophancy can make AI chatbots respond in a way that’s overly agreeable or flattering. And while having a digital hype person … Continue reading →

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Senate GOP bill spares nuclear and geothermal energy while hammering wind and solar

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

The Senate Finance Committee’s language would take a sledgehammer to some parts of the renewable-friendly Inflation Reduction Act while sparing others. 

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Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Own is the latest alternative to TikTok to emerge in the market, featuring blockchain technology and a token economy.

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Sword Health nabs $40M at $4B valuation, pushes IPO plans to at least 2028

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

The digital health startup says it secured the fresh capital to update its valuation and finance acquisitions.

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US court denies Apple’s request to dismiss antitrust case concerning iCloud

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

The lawsuit alleges Apple violates competition laws by forcing users of its devices to back up critical files and device settings on iCloud.

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Honda dips its toes in cargo delivery micromobility

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Honda will supply last-mile delivery companies with the Fastport eQuad.

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