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Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues.

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PayPal hires HP’s Enrique Lores as its new CEO

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

PayPal is appointing CFO and COO Jamie Miller as interim CEO until March 1.

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Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Peak XV is transitioning board roles and opening a U.S. office while continuing to view India as its largest market.

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India’s Supreme Court to WhatsApp: ‘You cannot play with the right to privacy’

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

India’s top court is investigating WhatsApp’s data-sharing model, monopoly power, and user consent.

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Vema predicts cheap hydrogen could change where data centers are built

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Vema Hydrogen drills wells to stimulate hydrogen production deep underground, which could result in some of the cheapest hydrogen available.

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Avalanche thinks the fusion power industry should think smaller

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

Avalanche has raised $29 million in fresh funding to pursue its unique approach to fusion power, which can currently fit on a table.

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Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been charged for alleged fraud

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The startup CEO says she plans to publicly address the charges this week.

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Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Techme101

The round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, now values the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s xAI, with plan to build data centers in space

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Techme101

The merger creates the world’s most valuable private company, and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of space-based data centers.

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China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Techme101

The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.

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