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Spiro raises $100M, the largest-ever investment in Africa’s e-mobility

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Techme101

Dubai-headquartered Spiro is growing quickly with e-motorbikes and a battery swapping network designed for Africa’s needs.

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European AI rising star Nexos.ai raises $30M to unlock enterprise AI adoption

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Techme101

Nord Security co-founders have closed a €30 million Series A for their new startup, Nexos.ai, an orchestration platform aimed at helping companies adopt AI securely.

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YC alum Cercli, an AI-powered Rippling for MENA, raises oversubscribed $12M Series A

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Techme101

In a region long defined by fragmented enterprise systems, outdated compliance tools, and HR software that rarely talks to finance, Cercli is building a unified alternative for MENA businesses with AI at its core. The Dubai-based startup, founded by ex-Careem … Continue reading →

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Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs 

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Techme101

When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here’s how Felicis’ Peter Deng won the deal.

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Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new ‘tinted’ option

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Techme101

Apple is responding to user feedback on its new Liquid Glass design with a setting that lets users choose between Clear and Tinted appearances. Introduced in iOS 26.1 beta 4, the option gives users more control over interface opacity after … Continue reading →

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U.S. and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Techme101

Leaders of the country’s governments announced they would work together to secure critical minerals supplies outside of Chinese control. The deal includes a new gallium refinery in Western Australia.

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Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Techme101

New data from Similarweb shows Meta AI’s mobile app is surging in popularity, jumping from 775,000 to 2.7 million daily active users in just four weeks. The app is now seeing roughly 300,000 new installs per day — up from … Continue reading →

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Cards Against Humanity settles trespass lawsuit against SpaceX

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Techme101

Cards Against Humanity, the irreverent party game company known for its provocative humor, has settled its trespassing lawsuit against SpaceX, one year after filing the complaint and launching a profanity-laced marketing campaign against Elon Musk’s rocket company. The dispute centered … Continue reading →

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Shin Starr’s robotic food truck kitchen will serve up Korean BBQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Techme101

Shin Starr’s OLHSO food truck is an autonomous kitchen on wheels, serving Korean BBQ cooked by a robot.

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FTC removes Lina Khan-era posts about AI risks and open source

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Techme101

One post, authored by Khan’s staff, was published on January 3, 2025 with the title “AI and the Risk of Consumer Harm.” It noted that the FTC was “taking note of AI’s potential for real-world instances of harm – from … Continue reading →

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