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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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Prominent global VC Endeavor Catalyst is raising $300M, sources say

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Endeavor Catalyst, the co-investment fund affiliated with global entrepreneurial network Endeavor Global, is raising a new $300 million fund, its fifth and largest fund yet, as it looks to deepen its bet on high-growth startups across Africa, Latin America, the … Continue reading →

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Google to scale up AI-powered fraud detection and security operations in India

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Google has unveiled its Safety Charter in India, which will expand its AI-led developments for fraud detection and combating scams across the country, the company’s largest market outside the United States. Digital fraud in India is rising. Fraud related to … Continue reading →

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Spotify’s Daniel Ek just bet bigger on Helsing, Europe’s defense tech darling

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Spotify’s Daniel Ek just led a €600 million investment in Helsing, a four-year-old, Munich-based defense tech company that is now valued at €12 billion, according to the Financial Times. The deal makes it one of Europe’s most valuable privately held … Continue reading →

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You can now set up double dates with friends on Tinder 

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Techme101

Tinder launched a new Double Date feature, which allows users to team up with friends and chat with potential matches together.

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The cracks in the OpenAI-Microsoft relationship are reportedly widening

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI and Microsoft have an increasingly strained relationship, according to a recent WSJ report.

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Finland warms up the world’s largest sand battery, and the economics look appealing

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Techme101

Pornainen recently turned on a 100 MWh thermal battery filled with ground up soapstone.

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Instagram tests a reposts feature

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Techme101

Instagram is testing the ability for users to repost posts, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday.

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