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Okosix will show its biodegradable plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Techme101

Healthcare has a plastic problem, but Okosix thinks its bio-derived, biodegradable material can replace single-use plastics throughout the industry.

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Instagram updates its Map feature to make it easier to tell if you’re sharing your location

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Techme101

Instagram is adding a more prominent indicator at the top of the Map to remind users whether or not they’re sharing their location.

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Inside Microsoft’s AI bet with CTO Kevin Scott at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Techme101

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share how one of the world’s largest technology companies is navigating the AI revolution and what it means for startups and the future of innovation. Register now … Continue reading →

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AMD to supply 6GW of compute capacity to OpenAI in chip deal worth tens of billions

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Techme101

AMD has signed a multi-year chip supply deal with OpenAI that could generate tens of billions in revenue for the chipmaker, helping accelerate its momentum in the AI industry. 

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Firefly leans into its defense ambitions with $855M SciTec acquisition

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Techme101

Firefly Aerospace has agreed to buy defense analytics firm SciTec for about $855 million in cash and stock as the company tries to push deeper into the national security market.

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Heidi Health raises $65M Series B led by Steve Cohen’s Point72

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Techme101

Heidi Health raised a $65 million Series B led by Steven Cohen’s Point72.

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Waffles eat Bluesky

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Techme101

A waffle-centric controversy underlines ongoing tensions between Bluesky and some of its most vocal users.

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Suspect arrested after threats against TikTok’s Culver City headquarters

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Techme101

Police say they have arrested a suspect allegedly connected to multiple online threats that led TikTok to evacuate its headquarters near Los Angeles on Friday.

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California’s new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don’t have to clash 

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Techme101

“Are bills like SB 53 the thing that will stop us from beating China? No,” said Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at youth-led advocacy group Encode AI. “I think it is just genuinely intellectually dishonest to say that … Continue reading →

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OpenAI and Jony Ive may be struggling to figure out their AI device

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI and Jony Ive reportedly face significant technical challenges as they work to develop a screen-less, AI-powered device.

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